Community Health and Wellness, AS
The Associate of Science in Community Health and Wellness prepares students to work in a variety of community, health, and wellness settings. The students are prepared to promote lifestyle behavior changes that enhance overall health and reduce the burden of preventable, chronic, and infectious diseases in the communities. The courses and service-learning experiences prepare students for employment in communities such as schools, non-profit, and healthcare organizations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply culturally relevant and evidence-based practice to educate the public about health and wellness.
- Create and disseminate culturally relevant health promotion messages by effectively using a variety of media platforms and strategies.
- Develop a capstone project targeted toward addressing a health problem within an underserved community.
Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Major-Related Courses | ||
CH-101 | Introduction to Community Health and Wellness | 3 |
CH-250 | Health and Aging | 3 |
CH-200 | Communication and Technology in Community Health | 3 |
CH-290 | Community Health Practicum | 3 |
HC-108 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
or SC-114/114L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
SC-102 | Introduction to Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
Major Area Electives | 9 | |
Major-Related Courses Subtotal | 27 | |
General Education and Related Courses | ||
EN-111 | College Writing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
EN-121 | Analytical Thinking, Writing & Research | 3 |
HS-101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
LA-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
LA-102 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
LA-122 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
LA-255 | Psychology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
MA-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
MA-135 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
Open Elective | 6 | |
General Education and Related Courses Subtotal | 33 |
Total Credits 60
Recommended Sequence
Semester 1 | Credits | |
---|---|---|
CH-101 | Introduction to Community Health and Wellness | 3 |
EN-111 | College Writing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
HC-108 or SC-114/114L |
Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
LA-102 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
MA-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
EN-121 | Analytical Thinking, Writing & Research | 3 |
HS-101 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
LA-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
LA-122 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
SC-102 | Introduction to Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 3 | ||
CH-200 | Communication and Technology in Community Health | 3 |
CH-250 | Health and Aging | 3 |
MA-135 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
Open Elective | 3 | |
Major Area Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 4 | ||
CH-290 | Community Health Practicum | 3 |
LA-255 | Psychology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
Major Area Electives | 6 | |
Open Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 60 |