Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree in Public Health at Front Range Community College and transfer to Fort Lewis College, University of Colorado Denver, or University of Northern Colorado. This degree is transferable to the listed universities offering bachelor's degrees in Public Health and Human Services.
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What You Will Learn
Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
Learn about the role of a public health professional, psychology, human disease, and explore the role of communication in public health.
My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| BIO 1004 or BIO 1111 | Biology: A Human Approach (BIO 1004) or General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 1111) | 4 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Note: GT-AH courses must be completed from different categories: (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4).
If you take more credits in Mathematics and Science than are listed, it will reduce the 16 credits of electives needed.
ANT 1005 will count towards the Biology requirement (GT-SC1), however, it is not offered at every campus location.
Second Semester
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| BIO 1005 or BIO 1112 | Science of Biology w/Lab (BIO 1005) or General College Biology II w/Lab (BIO 1112) | 4 |
| PSY 2440 or PSY 2552 | Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440) or Psychopathology (PSY 2552) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: If you take more credits in Mathematics and Science than are listed, it will reduce the 16 credits of electives needed.
ANT 1005 will count towards the Biology requirement (GT-SC1), however, it is not offered at every campus location.
Third Semester
Semester Note: You may take a minimum of three credits from any GT-MA1, GT-SC1, or GT-SC2 course. Preferred courses ENV 1111 or BIO 2104 will require four credits for this elective.
You should take BIO 2104 if you've already taken BIO 1111.
Fourth Semester
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: GT-AH courses must be completed from different categories: (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4).
Choose electives in consultation with a program advisor at the receiving four-year institution.
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| BIO 1004 or BIO 1111 | Biology: A Human Approach (BIO 1004) or General College Biology I w/Lab (BIO 1111) | 4 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Note: ANT 1005 will count towards the Biology requirement (GT-SC1), however, it is not offered at every campus location.
Spring Semester 2
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
| COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 | Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
| BIO 1005 or BIO 1112 | Science of Biology w/Lab (BIO 1005) or General College Biology II w/Lab (BIO 1112) | 4 |
| PSY 2440 or PSY 2552 | Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440) or Psychopathology (PSY 2552) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Note: Students that took BIO 1111 and BIO 1112 will only need to take 14 credits of electives to complete the Associate of Arts in Public Health degree.
ANT 1005 will count towards the Biology requirement (GT-SC1), however, it is not offered at every campus location.
Spring Semester 5
Summer Semester 6
| GT-HI1 | Any History (GT-HI1) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 8
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Elective | Any GT or Approved Elective List Course | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Note: Students that took BIO 1111 and BIO 1112 will only need to take 14 credits of electives to complete the Associates of Arts in Public Health degree.
The Associates of Arts degree in Public Health is a Degree with Designation (DWD) with agreements with Fort Lewis College, University of Colorado Denver, and University of Northern Colorado. Students are encouraged to connect with the institution they plan to transfer to and work with a program advisor. This degree is meant to transfer to a 4-year college to complete an undergraduate program in Public Health or Human Services.