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PBHLT - Public Health Program, A.S.

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Program Title

Public Health Program, A.S.

Program Code

PBHLT

Program Description

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.

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:

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3

  • Humanities Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects or course - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3

  • course - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

  • course - Algebraic Modeling Credits: 4 or higher level Mathematics General Education course

  • course - General Biology I or course - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4

  • course - General Biology II or course - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

  • course - Information Technology Credits: 3

Career Studies: 30 Credits

  • course - Chemistry in Life Credits: 4 *

  • course - Introduction to Inorganic, Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4 *

  • course - Medical Terminology or course - Nutrition and Health Credits: 3

  • course - Statistics Credits: 4

  • course - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3

  • course - Public Health Issues in Disaster Management Credits: 3

  • course - Environmental Politics and Policy Credits: 3 **

  • course - Public Speaking Credits: 3

  • course - Marriage and the Family or course - Analysis of Social Problems Credits: 3

Notes:

*Students may substitute course - General Chemistry I and course - General Chemistry II for course - Chemistry in Life and course - Introduction to Inorganic, Organic and Biological Chemistry

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

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

  • course - General Biology I or course - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4

  • course - Information Technology Credits: 3

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • course - Statistics Credits: 4

  • course - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects or course - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Semester 2: Spring Term

  • course - General Biology II or course - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

  • course - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3

  • course - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

  • course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3

  • Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3: Fall Term

  • course - Chemistry in Life Credits: 4

  • course - Public Health Issues in Disaster Management Credits: 3

  • course - Public Speaking Credits: 3

  • course - Medical Terminology or course - Nutrition and Health Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Semester 4: Spring Term

  • course - Introduction to Inorganic, Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4

  • course - Algebraic Modeling Credits: 4 or higher level Mathematics General Education course

  • course - Environmental Politics and Policy Credits: 3

  • course - Marriage and the Family or course - Analysis of Social Problems Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14