Public Health Focus
Program Code: RENPNAS
This program map is a scheduling tool designed to show students how they can meet the Associate in Arts DTA requirements while also focusing on Public Health course work. This plan is not a guarantee that you will be accepted into a particular program at a transferring institution. You should meet with an advisor to help create your custom plan.
Degree Notes
Academic pathways: Possible Bachelor’s degree programs of study can include majoring in Public Health, Global Health, Population Health Specialization, Environmental Health, Health Informatics, and Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health.
Career pathways: Possible career opportunities can include food and safety investigator, health educator, health equity coordinator, health data analyst, U.S. public health service officer, science communicator, public policymaker, researcher
CWU Transfer Pathway: Edmonds College and Central Washington University (CWU) have CWU Articulation Agreement for students wishing to transfer for an online Public Health bachelor’s degree after completing the Pre-Nursing DTA. CWU classes for this agreement will start in the Winter quarter.
Program Map Notes
- Math and English Placement: This program map starts with MATH& 146 or 141 and ENGL& 101.
- Starting Term: These maps are designed to start in the Fall and may have Summer terms (indicated by “Term S - Summer”). Students starting in terms other than Fall should talk to an advisor.
- Course Sequence: Courses are listed in a specific order to satisfy program requirements. Do not swap classes unless directed to by an advisor.
- Time to Complete: You may complete your program earlier or later depending on transferred credits, how many classes you take per term, and any prerequisite or pre-college courses you need.
- Transfer Requirements: Begin considering now which schools you may want to transfer to and consult an advisor or potential transfer schools early in your planning process. Be aware that some WA state universities have specific admissions requirements.
- Reading this map: “Choose One” sections provide course options that could work for your degree regardless of what you choose. When you see “Discuss With Advisor,” you should work with your advisor to select these courses to help you meet graduation requirements as well as university admission or major requirements.
Academic Advising: Please meet with an advisor to be sure your plan is accurate. This program map is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor.
Pre Term 1
Milestone 1: NSA (New Student Advising)
*Meet with your advisor to select a program of study, obtain math and English placement, plan pre-college coursework, discuss transfer credits, and obtain a starting plan
- As needed: Pre-college math courses to reach MATH& 146 or 141 placement
- As needed: Pre-college English courses to reach ENGL& 101 placement
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