Health and Human Services
Departmental Affiliation: Sociology
Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services Associate in Arts Degree
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Within the Department of Sociology, an Associate in Arts degree in Health and Human Services is available on the Doheny Campus. This program prepares students for entry level careers in the social services (e.g., health services, law enforcement, probation, family services and youth services), and for advanced studies in the Baccalaureate program on
the Chalon Campus. In addition to completion of all General Studies courses for the Associate in Arts degree, the following are required:
Courses required for A.A. Degree in Health and Human Services:
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SOC 1
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Introduction to Sociology
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(3)
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SOC 6
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The Family, Child, and Community
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(3)
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SOC 7
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Introduction to Human Services
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(3)
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SOC 10
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Deviance and Youth
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(3)
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SOC 13
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Anatomy for the Social Services
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(3)
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SOC 25
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Internship: Human Services
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(3)
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SOC 30
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Human Communication
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(3)
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SOC 49
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Multicultural Issues in Healthcare
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(3)
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SOC 94
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Topics in Aging
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(3)
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PSY 1
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Introduction to Psychology
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(3)
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BIO 10
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Health Science
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(3)
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BIO 5
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Life Sciences
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(3)
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BUS 4
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Business Foundations
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(3)
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One Ethics course:
PHI 21, RST 41, RST 45, RST 49, or RST 50
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Student may select an emphasis in Bilingual Settings by the addition of the following courses:
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SPA 1*
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Elementary Spanish I
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(4)
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SPA 2*
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Elementary Spanish II
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(4)
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SPA 3A
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Accelerated Spanish III
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(3)
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SPA 4
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Intermediate Spanish IV
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(3)
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*Requirements may be met through examination
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Plus all other General Studies requirements for the A.A. Degree.
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Healthcare Policy
Departmental Affiliation: History and Political Science
Healthcare Policy
The Healthcare Policy Major is a cross-disciplinary program designed for students seeking a career in the healthcare policy sector. Students will complete courses taught by political science, nursing, biology, and psychology faculty. This program will train students in both the science and politics of healthcare. Students may choose to focus on local, national or international health care policy issues. Students participate in either a travel study that involves a world healthcare issue or an internship in the healthcare field, ensuring an education in both theory and practice. Graduates of this program will be well prepared for positions with pharmaceutical companies; lobbying organizations; government agencies; and healthcare advocacy organizations.
Healthcare Policy B.A. Degree (or Major)
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Required Courses
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Lower Division: 12 units
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POL 1
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American Government and Institutions
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(3)
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POL 2
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Introduction to World Politics
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(3)
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BIO 10
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Health Science
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(3)
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PSY 1
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Introduction to Psychology
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(3)
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Upper Division: 15 units
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HCP/POL 112
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Healthcare Policy
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(3)
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POL 101
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Research Methods
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(3)
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POL 102 or
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Women and the Law
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(3)
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POL 147
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Women and Development
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(3)
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POL 176
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Public Policy
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(3)
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POL 191
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Internship
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(3)
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Approved Healthcare Policy Electives (9)
Total units required for the major: 36
To be eligible to apply to the Accelerated Nursing Program, Healthcare Policy Majors must meet GPA requirements, and complete the following approved electives:
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BIO 3
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General Microbiology w/lab
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BIO 10
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Health Science
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BIO 40A
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Human Anatomy w/lab
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BIO 50B
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Human Physiology w/lab
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CHE 3
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Foundations of Chemistry
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PHY 1A
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Introductory Physics
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PHI 168
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Bioethics
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PSY 12/102
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Child/Human Development
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SOC 1
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Sociological Perspectives
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Other approved Healthcare Policy electives include:
POL 102
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Women and the Law
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POL 131
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International Relations
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POL 147
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Women and Development
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POL 151
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Humanitarian Intervention
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POL 180
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State and Local Politics
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Courses approved by the Chair of the History and Political Science Department
Students must complete all General Studies requirements and at least a total of 124 units to graduate.
Healthcare Policy Minor
Students wishing to minor in Healthcare Policy are required to take POL 1, BIO 10, NUR 124, POL 176, plus 4 upper division courses approved by the student's academic advisor.
Healthcare Policy Courses
HCP 112 Healthcare Law and Policy (3)
This course examines federal and state law governing healthcare; analyzes competing policy preferences pertaining to healthcare; and explores the political implications of the development and implementation of healthcare law and policy. This course is required for Healthcare Policy majors. This course is cross-listed as POL 112 and may be taken as upper division credit toward the Political Science major, and the Pre-Law minor.
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