Associate in Science degree - Health Education
Catalog 2012-2013
The associate of science (AS) degree in health education exposes the student to a multi-dimensional approach to health by incorporating the study of social, behavioral and physiological sciences. Students will learn about risk factors for disease and disability and be taught behavior-changing skills, all of which have broad applications in fields that teach Health Education such as academic, community, corporate, and/or medical. The course of study also provides a broad foundation in health sciences for those students who want to pursue specialized occupations in the health profession.
Students may apply the knowledge to work in areas such as a workplace wellness, county health department, hospital/health insurance health education center, state or university health center, Planned Parenthood, or any health club that offers heath education information. Students wishing to pursue a career in the field of public health education should consider this two year program as it provides preparation for baccalaureate degrees useful in the field of health education.
DVC health education students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select either General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU G.E.). General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer.
To earn an associate in science degree with a major in health education, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete all graduation requirements as listed in the catalog. Degree requirements can be completed by attending classes in the day, the evening, or both. Certain courses may satisfy both major and other graduation requirements; however, the units are only counted once.
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Major requirements |
Units |
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COOP 180 |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1 |
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HSCI 124 |
Health and Wellness |
3 |
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HSCI 140 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
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HSCI 298 |
Health Science Independent Study |
1 |
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NUTRI 115 |
Nutrition and Health: Personal Applications |
3 |
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PETHE 281 |
Principles of Optimizing Human Performance |
3 |
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PSYCH 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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SOCIO 12O |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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ADS 101 |
Introduction to Substance Abuse and Treatment |
3 |
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COUNS 120 |
Student Success |
3 |
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HSCI 126 |
Stress Management and Health |
3 |
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HSCI 127 |
Drugs, Health and Society |
3 |
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HSCI 164 |
Mind Body Healing |
3 |
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HSCI 170 |
Women's Health |
3 |
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HSCI 230 |
Advanced First Aid/CPR |
3 |
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LS 121 |
Information Literacy and Research Skills |
1 |
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NUTRI 120 |
Sports Nutrition |
3 |
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NUTRI 160 |
Nutrition: Science and Applications |
3 |
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Total minimum required units |
24 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in [ (Datatel code AS.HSC1.D)]
SLOs updated May 15, 2013 1:29:28 PM
