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Community Public Health A.A. Degree
Semester Hours:  64
Effective Term: Fall  2015
 Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED; RDG094
Corequisites: None


Program Description: The Community Public Health Associate of Arts degree establishes a foundational understanding of health and disease factors based on community public health principles. The degree prepares graduates for positions in community public health focused on improving the quality of life of individuals and communities.

Recommended Proficiencies: None

Course Requirements
Community Public Health Associate of Arts Degree (64 Credits)
Offered: District-wide

Prerequisites:
High School Diploma or GED
RDG094 College Reading

General Education Requirements AGEC-A (35-36)

Written Communications (6)
ENG101 English Composition III (3)
ENG102 English Composition IV (3)

Oral Communications (3)
COM 263 Intercultural Communications (3) (Recommended for degree)

Arts and Humanities (6-9)
Select one Art AGEC course (3)
Select one Humanities course (3)
PHI105 Introduction to Ethics (3) (Recommended for degree)


Social and Behavioral Sciences (6-9)
Select AGEC courses from two different disciplines.
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) (Required for degree)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3) (Recommended)

Physical and Biological Sciences (8)
CHM151 General Chemistry I (4) (Required for degree)
CHM152 General Chemistry II (4) (Required for degree)

Mathematics (3-4)
MAT 151 College Algebra (4) or higher

Subject Options (0-6)
Based on your major, review the specific A.A. Degree requirements in the CAC catalog, consult an academic advisor, and see the Transfer Guides at http:// aztransfer.com/college/

Special Awareness Requirements (0-9 Credits)
Select AGEC courses to fulfill these requirements.

1. At least three semester credits of coursework in
Intensive Writing and Critical Inquiry
(Fulfilled by PHI105, Introduction to Ethics)

2. At least three semester credits of coursework in
Cultural Awareness (Ethnic/Race/Gender)
(Fulfilled by COM263, Intercultural Communications)

3. At least three semester credits of coursework in
Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness

Note: Courses used in other areas, such as Oral Communications, Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, or Transfer Electives, may also be used to satisfy the three Special Awareness Requirements categories. A course may not be used to satisfy more than one Special Awareness Requirements category.

Core Requirements (37)

BIO181 General Biology (4)
BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
CHM151 General Chemistry I (4)
CHM152 General Chemistry II (4)
CPH100 Introduction to Public Health (3)
CPH178 Personal Health and Community Wellness (3)
CPH296 Community Public Health Internship (2)
NTR200 Human Nutrition (3)
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3)

AND

PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3)
OR
MAT162 Applied Statistics (3)

Other Requirements (3)
Reading Competency: RDG094

Computer Competency (3):
AGB124 Microcomputers in Agriculture (3)
OR
CIS120 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) (Recommended)

For transfer into the School of Public Health at the University of Arizona, a grade of "B" or better is required for ENG102.

Students must earn:
a grade of "C" or better in each AA Degree required course;

a minimum of 20 credits from CAC which includes the AGEC-A requirements.

This A.A. Degree requires 64 credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Evaluation Level) Assess public health in terms of science, politics, and prevention, evaluate their relationship, roles and responsibilities regarding public health and explain key issues facing community public health professionals.
2. (Analysis Level) Identify and classify areas of controversy, differentiate between the powers and responsibilities of the government and explain the rationale supporting the varying positions.
3. (Evaluation Level) Critique the analytical methods used by public health professionals, including epidemiology principles and methods, problems and limitations to identify strategies to address public health concerns.
4. (Evaluation Level) Assess the use of statistics, probability, and risk assessment and risk perception in the public health sector.
5. (Evaluation Level) Explain and justify the role of data in public health, including the need for accuracy and confidentiality of data.
6. (Analysis Level) Analyze the biomedical basis of public health including infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and genetic diseases and the role of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
7. (Evaluation Level) Examine and evaluate the social and behavioral factors in health including personal habits, psychosocial factors effect on health behavior, effects on health of tobacco, poor diet and inactivity, epidemiology of injuries, maternal and child health as a social issue.
8. (Synthesis Level) Analyze a public health problem in a community and develop a plan of action to solve the problem.
9. (Evaluation Level) Assess environmental issues in public health including a clean environment, clean air, clean water and solid and hazardous waste, safe food and drugs, and population growth.
10. (Analysis Level) Analyze medical care and public health issues including the conflict between public health and medical professions.
11. (Evaluation Level) Critique the current U.S. Medical System and provide objective reasons why it needs changing, specifically in regards to health services research and the aging population.
12. (Application Level) Apply common communication tactics to the dissemination of public health information to the public.
13. (Evaluation Level) Select the most appropriate way to use technology to deliver health care services to the community and to ensure that the current findings of health care research are communicated to their communities.
14. (Evaluation Level) Select the appropriate policies, educational programs, and incentives to develop and maintain individual and community lifestyles that promote optimal health.
15. (Analysis Level) Relate the concept of wellness to the long term benefits of maintaining a high level of wellness for living in today's world.
16. (Synthesis Level) Demonstrate, model and maintain the utmost ethical standards in personal and professional conduct.
17. (Synthesis Level) Develop a scientifically sound program of exercise which will improve and/or maintain the health-related components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, body composition, muscle strength and flexibility.
18. (Synthesis Level) Develop the ability to apply principles of physical fitness, nutrition, weight control, stress management, alcohol/drug abuse and disease prevention to positively modify an individual's lifestyle.
Standards for Program
AZ Department of Public Health Services (ADPHS) http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/index.htm;
AZ Public Health Association (AZPHA) http://www.azpha.org