Public Health Pathway (ASA)

Public Health Pathway (ASA)

The Public Health Pathway Associate in Science and Arts degree has been designed to prepare students to transfer as Junior status to bachelor’s degree programs in Public Health, Public Health Education, and Health and Human Services.

Pathway Counselor

Sylvia Hayes, Counselor
Phone: (231) 777-0362
Email:  counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
Schedule an Appointment

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Public Health Pathway (ASA) Degree Requirements

Source: 2024-25 Catalog

The MiTransfer Pathway Associate in Science and Arts (ASA) degree includes the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in a particular discipline.

A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, is required for the ASA Degree. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in individual courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. These courses are shown in bold type below. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. Any course can be used only ONCE in any category.

General Education Requirements  (Minimum – 35 credits)
Communication – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better
English – 101, 102
Science – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better. Courses must be in two or more disciplines (subjects). Must include at least one lab science.

Lab classes:
Biology – any MCC Biology course with a lab
Chemistry – any MCC Chemistry course with a lab
Environmental Science – 110L&L
Geography – 101A, 215
Geology – 101A, 102, 250lab
Physical Science – 101A
Physics – 201CL&L, 202CL&L, 203L&L, 204L&L


Non-Lab:
Anthropology – 105D
Astronomy – 101, 105A
Biology – 115, 200, 207LEC, 250LEC
Geography – 214, 260
Geology – 100, 201, 250LEC
Math – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Math – 115A
Ethics and Logic – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Philosophy – 101, 102, 104, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207
Social Relationships – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Psychology – 201
Western Culture -3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Art – 198, 199, 202
English – 200A, 201A, 205, 206, 210, 213, 225, 226,
227, 228, 231
History – 101, 102
Humanities -195
Theater – 201
American Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
History – 201, 202, 207, 211, 212B, 214, 220
Political Science – 111, 205, 220
International Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Anthropology – 103, 110
English – 207, 211, 218A
French – 101, 102, 201, 202
Geography – 104, 105
German – 101, 102, 201, 202
History – 150, 151, 216
International Cultural Studies – 101GER (Germany)
Philosophy – 105
Political Science – 202, 210A, 210B, 211
Spanish – 101, 102, 201, 202, 202
Aesthetic Values – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better
Art – 100A, 104, 105B, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 117, 118, 204B, 207, 208, 209, 214, 215, 220
Dance – 100, 101, 102, 106, 200, 201, 206, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D
English – 216, 223
Music classes numbered 100 and above except Music 240
Music – 100, 101, 102, 103A, 192, 193A, 194, 195, 201, 202
Theater – 101, 102, 108, 121, 122, 141, 142, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 202, 203, 204, 217, 260
Physical Education and Health – minimum 2 credits. Choose ONE of the following options:
PEA 101A and choose ONE PEA or Dance course
MCC and the MTA require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements, which are noted on this guide. Classes that may be used to fulfill MTA requirements are in bold.
Program Specific Courses – 12 credits with grades of “C” or better. MUST take all classes
HE 102
HE 120
HE 130
SOC 101
Computer Competency
Pass any 3-credit-hour or greater CIS class with a “C” or better, or pass MCC’s CIS 110/120A Computer Competency Test.
Recommended Elective – minimum 15 credits
Elective credits will be comprised of additional classes and required class credits earned in the general education requirements.
Please work with the MCC Pathway Counselor & refer to the transfer guide from 4 year institution to select courses to transfer.

CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY

Public Health Pathway Careers

Health educators and community health workers work in a variety of settings, including:

  • hospitals
  • nonprofit organizations
  • government
  • doctors’ offices
  • private businesses
  • colleges

MICHIGAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Public Health Pathway: MiTransfer Colleges and Universities

The Michigan colleges and universities listed below are MCC’s transfer partners in the Public Health Pathway for the MiTransfer Pathway Agreement:

  • Andrews University
  • Central Michigan University
  • Eastern Michigan University
  • Ferris State University
  • Northern Michigan University
  • University of Michigan- Dearborn
  • University of Michigan – Flint
  • Wayne State University
  • Western Michigan University

Public Health Pathway Map

YEAR 1 – FALL SEMESTER

ENG 101English Composition3
SOC 101Principles of Sociology3
PEA 101AFitness, Wellness & Nutrition1
Math Requirement3-4
Western Culture Requirement3-4
Elective (Please meet with a Counselor to select course)3
Total Credit Hours16-18

YEAR 1 – WINTER SEMESTER

ENG 102General Composition3
CIS 110/120AComputer Competency Requirement3
HE 102Nutrition3
PSYC 201General Psychology4
International Culture Requirement3-4
Total Credit Hours16-17

YEAR 2 – FALL SEMESTER

HE 120Introduction to Public Health3
Science Lab Requirement4
Physical Education Requirement1
American Culture Requirement3-4
Elective (Please meet with a Counselor to select course)3
Total Credit Hours14-15

YEAR 2 – WINTER SEMESTER

HE 130Community Health3
Aesthetic Values Requirement3
Ethic & Logic Requirement3
Science Requirement3-4
Elective (Please meet with a Counselor to select course)3
Total Credit Hours15-16
Required Degree Total62
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