MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Community Health

Major: 8145
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 51.2208

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Allied Health, Nursing
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers
21-1091.00 Health Education Specialists
21-1099.00 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
11-9111.00 Medical and Health Services Managers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
31-9099.00 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Community Health provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in community health, integrative health, health care coordination, and related health systems fields. Students planning to apply to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program should consult with a transfer specialist. Students seeking employment in the area of Community Health upon completion of a certificate or associate degree should refer to the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Integrated Public Health: Community Health Work or the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Integrated Public Health.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the components of the United States health system and the professional roles typical in health care settings. (HCR210, HCR220, HCR230, [FYC]) 2. Interpret ethical, professional, and legal standards specific to the health care system. (HCR210, HCR220, HCR230, (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 3. Describe human health, behavior, and development across the life cycle. (BIO156, BIO156XT, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO202, BIO205, CFS205, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, FON241, FON241LL, HCR230, HCR240, HCR240AA, HCR240AB, PSY101, SOC101, (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 4. Analyze individual and social determinants contributing to health outcomes and health inequities. (BIO156, BIO156XT, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO202, BIO205, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, HCR210, HCR220, HCR230, HCR240, HCR240AA, HCR240AB, MAT206, PSY101, SOC101, SWU225, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 5. Summarize scientific information from diverse sources related to human health, wellness, and disease. (BIO156, BIO156XT, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO202, BIO205, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, HCR210, HCR220, HCR230, HCR240, HCR240AA, HCR240AB, MAT206, PSY101, SOC101, SWU225, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 6. Evaluate sources of scientific health care data to support evidence-based practices. (BIO156, BIO156XT, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO201, BIO201XT, BIO202, BIO205, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, HCR210, HCR220, HCR230, HCR240, HCR240AA, HCR240AB, MAT206, PSY101, SOC101, SWU225, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 7. Communicate health-related information to diverse groups in verbal, nonverbal, and written forms. (CFS205, COM225, FON241, FON241LL, HCR210, HCR220, HCR230, HCR240, HCR240AA, HCR240AB, PSY101, SOC101, (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 8. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR + BIO156XT Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 OR One year of high school biology 0-4 + BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) OR + BIO201XT Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) 4 + BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 CFS205 Human Development 3 + CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND + CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM130AA Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (4) 4 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition (3) OR FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition (3) AND + FON241LL Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory (1) 3-4 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 + HCR210 Clinical Health Care Ethics 3 + HCR220 Introduction to Nursing and Health Care Systems 3 HCR230 Culture and Health 3 + HCR240 Human Pathophysiology (4) OR + HCR240AA Human Pathophysiology I (2) AND + HCR240AB Human Pathophysiology II (2) 4 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3			Credits: 48-55

Restricted Electives
Complete all courses in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Nursing and Health Innovation), Bachelor of Science, Community Health Credits: 0 No additional coursework needed. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Nursing and Health Innovation), Bachelor of Science, Health Care Coordination Credits: 0 No additional coursework needed. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Nursing and Health Innovation), Bachelor of Science, Integrative Health - Nursing & Gen Health Interest Credits: 3 CPD102AH Stress Management (3) OR SWU250 Mindfulness for Stress Management (3) 3	Credits: 0-3

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 12-15
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in the Required Courses area.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 3 AND Met by HCR210 in the Required Courses area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0
Met by PSY101 and CFS205 in the Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0
Met by BIO201 and [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA] in the Required Courses area.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in the Required Courses area.

General Electives
	Credits:
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0
Met by GBS221, MAT206, or SWU225 in the Required Courses area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by HCR230 in the Required Courses area.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by HCR220 in the Required Courses area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-3
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: