Public Health, Associate in Science
Program Decription
The A.S. in Public Health degree is designed to prepare students for careers in public health. Students will be introduced to how science, prevention, policy and education contributes to protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This program is designed to transfer to four-year institutions.
Transfer Information
Students pursuing the Business Administration degree can transfer into majors such as Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and Global/International Business. Many colleges offer opportunities for transfer both in and out of state. Admission is competitive and may require specific coursework to be completed prior to applying. Students are encouraged to work closely with OCC business faculty and Advising Transfer Services. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in NJ can explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer. www.njtransfer.org
Career Information
The Associate of Science Degrees are designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum provides students the knowledge and skills needed to pursue various career pathways, while providing a credential beyond the high school degree. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with OCC business faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options. OCC students can also utilize Focus2 Career, a resource provided by OCC, to explore degree programs and corresponding careers. To get started, log in through Ocean Connect.
First Semester
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| HEHP 227 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics (Or Higher) | 3 |
| BIOL 161 | General Biology I | 4 |
| or BIOL 130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| STSC 150 | Student Success Seminar 1 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| BIOL 162 | General Biology II | 4 |
| or BIOL 131 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | |
| HEHP 184 | Exploration of the U.S. Healthcare System and Healthcare Professions | 3 |
| PSYC 172 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Public Health Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HEHP 225 | Contemporary Health | 3 |
| Technology Gen Ed 3 | 3 | |
| Any General Education Course | 3-4 | |
| AHMT 110 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Public Health Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HEHP 188 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| SOCI 181 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Open Elective 5 | 3-4 | |
| Humanities General Education Course 4 | 3 | |
| Elective if needed to reach 60-credits | 0-2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12-15 | |
1 A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available. Please speak to your academic advisor for assistance when selecting.
2 Students have the opportunity to choose electives that focus on Health Administration, Community Health or Environmental Public Health.
Health Administration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HEHP 183 | Introduction to Health Administration | 3 |
| BUSN 151 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 3 |
Community Health
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 134 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC 278 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| SOWK 191 | Foundations of the Community Health Worker | 3 |
| SOWK 192 | Introduction to Community Healthcare Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 194 | Interviewing and Communication Techniques | 3 |
Environmental Public Health6
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENVI 142 | Industrial Hygiene | 4 |
| ENVI 205 | Hazardous Materials Management | 3 |
| ENVI 210 | Indoor Environmental Quality | 3 |
| ENVI 217 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
3 Students may attempt to “test out” of the technology requirement. If they succeed, they must take an additional course(s) in math or science from the List of Approved General Education Courses.
4 Suggested General Humanities General Education courses
- HIST 191 African-American History
- PHIL 191 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 192 Contemporary Ethical Issues
5 Course selections should be based on the requirements of the intended transfer to a four-year institution. Students should speak to their advisor for clarification.
6 Students completing all Environmental Public Health electives, and CHEM 180 or higher, are eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion in Industrial Hygiene/Hazardous Materials Management.