University General Course Catalog 2021-2022

Nov 24, 2024

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Public Health, B.S. (TMCC)

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Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Public Health by following the course of study described below.

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Science, Community Health Science (Public Health Track)

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 60 units must be taken at a 4-year institution with a minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit Transferology.
See the Public Health, B.S. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Approved substitutions for bachelor’s degree requirements:

TMCC CHS 230 = UNR CHS 330 if taken prior to matriculation.

Associate’s First Semester (16 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students (3 units)
MATH 126 - Pre-Calculus I (3 units) *
BIOL 190A - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units) * AND
BIOL 190L - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory (1 unit) *
Fine Arts (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (13-14 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) *
CHS 101 - Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 units) *

Choose one from the following: *

BIOL 191A + L – Introduction to Organismal Biology + Lab (4 units)
ENV 101- Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units)
NUTR 223 – Principles of Nutrition (3 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (15-16 units)

CHS 200 - Introduction to Public Health Biology (3 units) *
Social Science (3 units)
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Choose one from the following (not previously taken): *

BIOL 191A + L – Introduction to Organismal Biology + Lab (4 units)
ENV 101- Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units)
NUTR 223 – Principles of Nutrition (3 units)
CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II (4 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (14-16 units)

CHS 230 - Introduction to Environmental Health (3 units) *
CHS 280 - Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health (3 units) *
PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) (TMCC Humanities/Diversity and UNR Diversity & Equity/Global Contexts) *
Elective (2-3 units)

Choose one from the following (not previously taken): *

BIOL 191A + L – Introduction to Organismal Biology + Lab (4 units)
ENV 101- Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units)
NUTR 223 – Principles of Nutrition (3 units)
CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II (4 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

CHS 211 - Technical Writing in the Health Sciences (3 units)
CHS 345 - Ethics and Professionalism in Public Health (3 units) CO12
Diversity & Equity/Global Contexts (3 units) CO10, CO11 - if not taken at TMCC OR
General Elective (3 units)
Related Disciplines courses (6 units)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

CHS 310 - Health and Wellness Communication (3 units) OR
CHS 315 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 units)
CHS 340 - Health Policy (3 units)
CHS 473 - Epidemiology (3 units) CO9
Additional Science & Math (3 units)
300-400 Level Related Disciplines (3 units)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

CHS 494 - Field Studies in Public Health (3 units) CO14 OR
CAS 464 - Practicum in Addiction Treatment and Prevention (3 units) CO14 (only for students in the Addiction Treatment Services minor) OR
GERO 499 - Gerontology Field Experience (3 units) CO14 (only for students in the Gerontology minor or certificate)
Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO 13 (Recommended: CHS 405, 410, 421, 440, 450, 461, 470, 474, or 476)
300-400 Level Public Health Elective (3 units)
300-400 Level Related Disciplines (3 units)
300-400 Level Additional Science & Math (3 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

300-400 Level Public Health Elective (3 units)
300-400 Level Additional Science & Math course (3 units)
General Elective (9 units)

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* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.