Program Description
Public health is the science of promoting health,
preventing disease, extending life and improving
quality of life for populations. The population can
be as small as a community or as large as a
country. Public health professionals address the
impact of genetics, environment and individual
behavior on the health of the population. The
mission of public health is accomplished through
the development and delivery of educational
programs, creation of policy, regulation and
administration of resources and continuing
research. The scope of public health practice is
broad encompassing a wide range of disciplines
which emerge from the five core areas; behavioral
science, epidemiology, biostatistics, administration
and environmental health. This degree program is
designed to articulate with the BS in Public Health
Sciences, University of Maryland School of Public
Health. Students may choose to complete this
program at either the Shady Grove campus or the
main campus in College Park. Students not
transferring into the BS in Public Health Sciences
are advised to check the requirements of the
institution and program to which they intend to
transfer.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be
able to:
Identify and analyze credible sources of health
information.
Describe the biopsychosocial factors which
impact human health.
List and describe controllable and
uncontrollable risk factors for disease.
List and describe the leading causes of
morbidity and mortality in the US.
Analyze the contribution of both controllable
and uncontrollable risk factors to the health
status of individuals and populations.
Evaluate the impact of personal/individual
choice in achieving and maintaining good
health.
Evaluate the impact of individual choice on
the health of the population.
Program Advisor
D
r. Maureen Edwards
240-567- 7590
maureen.edwards@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information please v
isit:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/heespe/
Public Health Sciences
Associates of Sciences AS: 415
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
Public Health Sciences
Associates of Science AS: 415
415
2018-2019
Suggested Course Sequence
This section is available on the catalog website at
http://catalog.montgomerycollege.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=1840
First Semester
BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I 4 semester
hours (NSLD)
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours *
HLTH 160 - The Science and Theory of Health
3 semester hours
MATH 150 - Elementary Applied Calculus I
4 semester hours (MATF)
Second Semester
BIOL 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 semester hours (NSLD)
CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I
4 semester hours
PSYC 102 - General Psychology 3 semester
hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
BIOL 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 semester hours
CHEM 150 - Essentials of Organic and
Biochemistry 4 semester hours
COMM 108 - Foundations of Human
Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL) OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech
Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
HLTH 225 - Introduction to Health Behaviors
3 semester hours
SOCY 100 - Introduction to Sociology 3 semester
hours (BSSD)
Fourth Semester
BIOL 210 - Microbiology 4 semester hours
BIOL 222 - Principles of Genetics 4 semester
hours
HLTH 299 - Capstone in Public Health Sciences
1 semester hour
Humanities distribution (HUMD) 3 semester
hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.
† Choose math according to transfer school.
‡ Consult with departmental adviser before selecting program lectives. Select from the following program
electives: HLTH 121 , HLTH 125 , HLTH 131 , HLTH 150 , HLTH 170 , HLTH 200 , HLTH 212 , HLTH 215 , HLTH
220 and HLTH 230 . At least six program elective credits must be at the 200-level.
Public Health Sciences
Associates of Science AS: 415
PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES A.S.: 415
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation
EN 102/ENGL 102 3
Math Foundation
MA 160/MATH 150 4
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
PY 102/PSYC 102 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
SO 101/SOCY 100 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 107/BIOL 150 4
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
BI 204/BIOL 212 4
General Education Elective (GEEL)
3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102 or HLTH Elective)* 3
BI 203/BIOL 210 4
BI 205/BIOL 213 4
BI 222/BIOL 222 4
CH 101/CHEM 131 4
CH 120/CHEM 150 4
HE 120/HLTH 160 3
HE 200/HLTH 225 3
HLTH 299 1
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Public health is the science of promoting health, preventing disease, extending life and improving quality of
life for populations. The population can be as small as a community or as large as a country. Public
health professionals address the impact of genetics, environment and individual behavior on the health of
the population. The mission of public health is accomplished through the development and delivery of
educational programs, creation of policy, regulation and administration of resources and continuing
research. The scope of public health practice is broad encompassing a wide range of disciplines which
emerge from the five core areas; behavioral science, epidemiology, biostatistics, administration and
environmental health. This degree program is designed to articulate with the BS in Public Health
Sciences, University of Maryland School of Public Health. Students may choose to complete this program
at either the Shady Grove campus or the main campus in College Park. Students not transferring into the
BS in Public Health Sciences are advised to check the requirements of the institution and program to which
they intend to transfer.
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 or HLTH Elective.
Last Modified: July 2018
Total Credits:
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
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See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
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If students plan to transfer to a school other than UMCP or the Universities at Shady Grove
they should consult the transfer institution for more detailed information on course transfer.
3
3
SP 108/COMM 108 or
SP 112 /COMM 112
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A
M
Public Health Sciences
Arts and Sciences AA: 415
415
Transfer Opportunities
Montgomery College has partnerships with multiple four-
year institutions and the tools to help you transfer. To learn
more please visit:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/Transfer/
or
http://artsys.usmd.edu/
University of Maryland -Shady Grove
Campus (MD)
AS Pubic Health Sciences to B.S. Public Health
Science
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