Public Health, A.S.

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Brookdale Community College, County College of Morris, Mercer County Community College, and Middlesex County College have formed a consortium to offer the Public Health A.S. program that is transferable to baccalaureate degrees in public health. Graduates of bachelor’s degree programs in public health have career opportunities in environmental health, state and local health departments, hospitals, educational institutions, and research organizations.

Transfer information: Articulation Agreement with Rutgers and Transfer Resources

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate scientific foundation knowledge and skills appropriate for students seeking advanced study in the field of public health
Apply the scientific method of inquiry to gather and analyze data and use information relevant to major local, national and global health challenges
Conduct a literature search on health issues using a variety of academic and public resources
Engage in collaborative approaches for improving population health

Requirements

General Education - 30 credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Humanities Any General Education Humanities Credits: 3
PSYC105 - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects Credits: 3 or
PSYC106 - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3
SOCI101 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
MATH145 - Algebraic Modeling Credits: 4 or higher level mathematics General Education course
BIOL101 - General Biology I Credits: 4 or
BIOL111 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL102 - General Biology II Credits: 4 or
BIOL112 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
COMP129 - Information Technology Credits: 3

Career Studies 30 credits

CHEM116 - Chemistry in Life Credits: 4 *
CHEM136 - Introduction to Inorganic, Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4 *
HESC105 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3 or
HESC115 - Nutrition and Health Credits: 3
MATH131 - Statistics Credits: 4
PBHL105 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
PBHL205 - Public Health Issues in Disaster Management Credits: 3
POLI228 - Environmental Politics and Policy Credits: 3 **
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
SOCI215 - Marriage and the Family Credits: 3
or
SOCI202 - Analysis of Social Problems Credits: 3

Notes:

*Students may substitute CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 for CHEM 116 and CHEM 136
**Offered Spring term only.

Total credits required for degree: 60

Program code for Registration: PBHLT

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Suggested Sequence - Public Health, A.S.

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

BIOL101 - General Biology I Credits: 4 or
BIOL111 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
COMP129 - Information Technology Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
MATH131 - Statistics Credits: 4
PSYC105 - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects Credits: 3 or
PSYC106 - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Semester 2 - Spring Term

BIOL102 - General Biology II Credits: 4 or
BIOL112 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
PBHL105 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
SOCI101 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Humanities Any General Education Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

CHEM116 - Chemistry in Life Credits: 4
PBHL205 - Public Health Issues in Disaster Management Credits: 3
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
HESC105 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3 or
HESC115 - Nutrition and Health Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Semester 4 - Spring Term

CHEM136 - Introduction to Inorganic, Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
MATH145 - Algebraic Modeling Credits: 4
or higher level mathematics
POLI228 - Environmental Politics and Policy Credits: 3
SOCI215 - Marriage and the Family Credits: 3 or
SOCI202 - Analysis of Social Problems Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Transfer Information

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