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Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Public Health Option)

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • Southern Arkansas University
    • BS Public Health
  • Other four-year universities
    • Check with your advisor.

Program Description

This degree option is designed to incorporate the disciplines and general education requirements for completion of a four-year degree in public health. Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. With a four-degree in public health, students are ready to fill a variety of entry-level positions in government and non-government agencies, health care and community organizations in such positions as community health educator, disease intervention specialist, health unit administrator, care plan coordinator, environmental health specialist, emergency health planner, and epidemiologist. Take steps toward a career in public health by complete this AAS degree at SAU Tech and transferring to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree in public health.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 61 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (16 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1023College Algebra

3

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

SPCH 1113Principles of Speech

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3

HIST 2023U.S. History II

3

PSCI 2003American Government National

3

Semester II (16 hours)

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3

ART 2013Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HIST 1003World History I

3

HIST 1013World History II

3

Semester III (15 hours)

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

PHIL 2403Introduction to Philosophy

3

GSTD 1041Student Success III

1

Semester IV (14 hours)

BI 2234Microbiology

4

BIOL 2414Anatomy & Physiology II

4

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3

PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours: 61