Associate of Science (A.S.) - Public Health
The Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Public Health is designed to introduce the student to Public Health sciences while providing a transfer pathway toward the B.S. in Public Health. To receive an Associate of Science degree with a Concentration in Public Health, students must:
- Complete all lower-division general education requirements with a letter grade of C- or better;
- Earn a minimum of 60 credits, at least 30 of which must be from the University of Montana;
- Maintain an institutional cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all University of Montana courses taken for a traditional letter grade.
- Complete 9 credits of transferable coursework in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) beyond those taken as general education requirements.
- Complete 9 credits of transferable Public Health coursework.
Degree Specific Credits: 60
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Notes:
- Missoula College students are limited to enrolling in lower-division coursework (course level 100 or 200).
- Matriculating students may begin coursework in the autumn, spring, or summer.
- Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the 60 credit requirement or general education course requirements, but do fulfill financial aid credit load requirements.
- Students may work with their advisor to develop an A.S. degree plan to best prepare them to transition to a four-year degree.
Degree Specific Requirements for an A.S. with a Concentration in Public Health
Note: Some courses required for the Associate of Science with a concentration in Business satisfy multiple Perspectives or GER Categories; visit with your advisor for more information.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 9 of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Anthropology and Global Health | ||
| Culture & Society | ||
| Human Form and Function I | ||
| Human Form and Function II | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Vectors and Parasites | ||
| Microbiology for Health Sciences | ||
| Personal Health and Wellness | ||
| Basic Exercise Prescription | ||
| Reimagining Global Health: Biosocial Perspectives | ||
| Public Health Biology | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Writing Skills
Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 6 total credits required.
Note: NOTE: Students who place into and successfully complete WRIT 201 are considered to have satisfied both the WRIT 101 and the Lower-Division Approved Writing Course General Education Requirements.
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Intermediate Writing Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete any course designated as an Intermediate Writing Course during semester it's taken. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics
Note: Appropriate placement into mathematics courses required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete any Mathematics course level 104 or higher (excluding M 111). | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Perspectives
Rule: A minimum of 3 credits towards each perspective category is required. 21-27 total credits required.
Note: Some courses satisfy multiple Perspectives or GER Categories; visit with your advisor for more information. Students who take the maximum number of Perspective "double-dippers" possible will be able to complete the Perspectives with a total of 21 credits.
Expressive Arts (A)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 3 credits in any course with the Expressive Arts (A) designation. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Literary & Artistic Studies (L)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 3 credits in any course with the Literary & Artistic Studies (L) designation. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Historical & Cultural Studies (H)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 3 credits in any course with the Historical & Cultural Studies (H) designation. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Social Sciences (S)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 3 credits in any course with the Social Sciences (S) designation. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Ethical & Human Values (E)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 3 credits in any course with the Ethical & Human Values (E) designation. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Democracy and Citizenship (Y)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 3 credits in any course with the Democracy and Citizenship (Y) designation. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Cultural and International Diversity (X)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 3 credits in any course with the Cultural and International Diversity (X) designation. | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Natural Sciences (N)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete a minimum 6 credits in any course with the Natural Sciences (N) designation. At least one course must have a laboratory component. | 6 | |
Additional STEM Courses for the AS Degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 9 credits of the following courses in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) beyond those taken as general education requirements. | 9 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics | ||
| Probability and Linear Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Trigonometry | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Sciences: | ||
| Discover Biology | ||
| Montana Ecosystems | ||
| Principles of Living Systems | ||
| Principles of Living Systems Lab | ||
| Communicating Biology | ||
| Basic Human Biology | ||
| Basic Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | ||
| Microbiology for Health Sciences | ||
| Microbiology Health Sciences Lab | ||
| Pharmacology and Addictions | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Physical Geology | ||
| Introduction to Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Basic Human Nutrition | ||
| Fundamentals of Physical Science | ||
| Environmental Studies: | ||
| Nature and Society | ||
| Business Technology: | ||
| Accounting Procedures I | ||
| Accounting Procedures II | ||
| Payroll Accounting | ||
| Principles of Financial Accounting | ||
| Principles of Managerial Accounting | ||
| Income Tax Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Government and Nonprofit Accounting | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Medical Billing Fundamentals | ||
| Pharmaceutical Products | ||
| Medical Office Procedures | ||
| Computerized Medical Billing | ||
| Personal Finance | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Issues in Sustainability | ||
| Social Media Strategy & Management | ||
| Programming with C++ I | ||
| Interdisciplinary Computer Science I | ||
| Intro to Computer Modeling | ||
| Social & Ethical Issues in CS | ||
| System Analysis and Design | ||
| Databases and SQL | ||
| Nutritional Cooking | ||
| Technical Drafting | ||
| Introduction to CAD | ||
| 3D CAD | ||
| GIS Mapping | ||
| Civil Drafting | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Digital Imaging I | ||
| CCNA 1: Exploration | ||
| CCNA 2: Exploration | ||
| Introduction to Operating Systems and the Command Line | ||
| Network OS - Desktop | ||
| Network OS - Server Administration | ||
| Network OS - Infrastructure | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Enterprise Security | ||
| CCNA 3: Exploration | ||
| CCNA 4: Exploration | ||
| Cloud Systems | ||
| Computer Repair & Maintenance | ||
| Professional Certification | ||
| Digital Publishing & Design | ||
| Interactive Web II | ||
| Intro to Surveying for Engineers | ||
A.S. Degree Electives
Note: Number of elective credits required varies; student needs to ensure s/he earns at least 60 total credits for the AA degree. Transfer students may count up to 30 transfer credits towards the total 60 necessary for degree. A maximum of 15 technical credits may be counted towards the total 60. (A student may use 20 technical credits towards the 60 if s/he has earned an AAS degree.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete elective credits to attain the 60 credits required for the General AA degree. | 13-27 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-