Public Health (AS)
60 Credits
The Associate of Science in Public Health is designed specifically for students to transfer to the appropriate upper-level college or university of their choice, where they can complete a BAS or BS degree. As such, the program provides core courses in Public Health and general education requirements that would be included in the first two years of study at four-year institutions. The degree program provides students with foundational knowledge in public health. Public health professionals work within a variety of settings including state and local health departments, hospitals, workplace wellness programs, government agencies, educational institutions, research organizations, and international development agencies.
Electives in Core Discipline - 13-15 credits
| HLTH 2105 | Women's Health | 3 cr |
| HLTH 1106 | Drug Use and Abuse | 3 cr |
| HLTH 1118 | Stress Management | 3 cr |
| HLTH 1010 | Medical Terminology | 3 cr |
| HLTH 1107 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 cr |
| CHWN 1100 | Organization, Resources, Teaching and Capacity Building | 3 cr |
| CHWN 1300 | Coordination, Documentation, Reporting, Informatics, Navigator and Care Coordinator for the Community Health Worker | 3 cr |
| CHWN 1400 | Communication Skills and Cultural Competence | 2 cr |
| CHWN 2096 | Internship | 2 cr |
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| Exercise Science elective | 1 cr |
| HLTH 1112 | CPR for the Professional Rescuer | 1 cr |
| HLTH 1103 | College First Aid and Adult CPR | 2 cr |
Core Courses – 25-27 Credits
| HLTH 1104 | Personal and Community Health | 3 cr |
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| CHWN 1500 | Health Promotion | 3 cr |
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| HLTH 2010 | Healthcare in the US | 3 cr |
| HLTH 2011 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 cr |
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| HLTH 2012 | Public Health Advocacy and Leadership | 3 cr |
| Or both | |
| CHWN 1000 | Advocacy and Outreach | 2 cr |
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| CHWN 1200 | Legal and Ethical Responsibilities for the Community Health Worker | 1 cr |
Additional Required Courses – 35 Credits
Other Degree Requirements
- If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 college-level credits total.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn a minimum of 20 college-level credits at Normandale.
Coursework in this degree program satisfies a portion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Please see MnTC Degree Audit Report.
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