Public Health, BS (2024-2025) (AS-T Public Health Science)

The AS-T in Public Health Science guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. The AS-T in Public Health Science will meet the PH 1 , PH 99 , STAT 95 (in lieu of PH 67 ), CHEM 30A , and BIOL 21 requirements at SJSU.

Below is the roadmap to the BS in Public Health degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AS-T in Public Health Science.

All Major Core courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All Upper Division Major Elective courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (15-16 units)

Upper Division Writing Placement Exercise Completed
PH 100W - Writing Workshop 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
PH 103 - Introduction to Health Policy 3 units
PH 161 - Epidemiology 3 units
PH 162 - Health Care Organization and Admin 3 units
PH 165A - Public Health Leadership Series I 1 unit
Physical Education (if met, then take *PH 15 - Human Life Span ) 2-3 units

2nd Semester (14-15 units)

PH 102 - Health Team Building 3 units
PH 104 - Community Health Promotion 4 units
PH 158 - Health Communications 3 units
PH 165B - Public Health Leadership Series II 1 unit
PH 167 - Biostatistics 3 units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 0-1 unit

Year 2

3rd Semester (14 units)

PH 135 - Health Issues in a Multicultural Society 3 units (Area S)
PH 165C - Public Health Leadership Series III Fieldwork Experience 2 units
PH 145 - Community Mental Health OR PH 176 - Introduction to Global Health 3 units
**Select two Upper Division Public Health Elective Courses 6 total units

4th Semester (16 units)

US1 Course (American/US History) 3 units
- if US1 already satisfied, then take an **Upper Division Public Health Elective Course
POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR if US2+3 already satisfied, take an SJSU Studies Area V International Experience Course 3 units
PH 165D - Public Health Leadership Series IV 1 unit
PH 172 - Contemporary Environmental Health Issues 3 units (Area R)
PH 179 - Public Health Capstone 3 units
**Select one Upper Division Public Health Elective Course 3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.

* If PH 15 equivalent already taken, then take 3 units of Lower OR Upper Division University Elective.

** Upper Division Public Health Elective Courses: PH 164 , PH 168 , PH 183 , PH 188 , PH 191 , PH 193 , PH 195 , PH 197 , PH 198 , or RECL 152