Dec 03, 2024

2023-2024 SLCC General Catalog

2023-2024 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Community Health and Leadership: AS

Associate of Science | 63 credits

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Program Description
This degree is designed for students who are interested in a variety of non-clinical health-related careers. This program will provide students with a solid foundational understanding of the healthcare system and professions within that system. Students completing this program will have the opportunity for direct transfer for baccalaureate degrees in fields such as Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration. This degree may also be used in conjunction with a licensing or certificate program to enhance the students understanding of the healthcare system in general and provide basic leadership training.

Career Opportunities
An EMSI Data Set run on career posting in related fields, specifically Medical and Health Services Managers, Health Educators and Community Health Workers show a current need for this type of training in our area with a median reported salary in Northern Utah of $60.9K. Although some of these jobs were for associate level training (10%), most were requiring bachelor level training (61%). The remainder needed Master or PhD level training, which the BS transfer degree will provide background for this level training if a student wishes to pursue it.

Although the intent is for this to be a transfer degree, with clear articulation agreements in place before enrolling students, without transfer there are still job opportunities for students including:

Community Health Worker
Health Unit Coordinator
Healthcare Administrative Assistant

Transfer/Articulation Information
Articulation agreements are in place for the following schools/programs:

Utah Tech University (DSU)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Administration (BAS)

Articulation agreements in progress and expected to be completed before program start date:

Weber State University:
Public Health BS
Health Administration BS
Westminster University:
Public Health BS

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course Fees: $50-$100 for the program

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Program Entry Requirements
This is an open admissions program with no set pre-requisites beyond declaration of degree selection.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

International & Global (IG): HLTH 1050
Life Sciences (LS): BIOL 1610  and BIOL 1615
Social Science (SS): PSY 1010 , PSY 1100 , FHS 1500 , ECON 1010  or ECON 2010

RECOMMENDED:

Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1040
Communication (CM): COMM 2110
Physical Science (PS): CHEM 1110  and CHEM 1115

Program Requirements

Required Courses (27 credits)

All required program course must be passed with a minimum of C to successfully complete and graduate from the program.

Transfer Notes

Transfer Notes

EN: ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN) is recommended. ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (EN) is also accepted.

SS: One of 4 classes will be accepted; different transfer institutions have different requirements for prerequisites here. Please see specific advising notes for each articulation pathway to determine the appropriate class to take.

PSY 1100 Lifespan Human Growth and Development (SS)
FHS 1500 Lifespan Human Development (SS)
ECON 1010 Economics as a Social Science (SS)
ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics (SS) (specific to Health Administration transfer students)

LS: BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS) and BIOL 1615 College Biology I Lab are required.

PS: CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry is strongly recommended as it serves as a pre-requisite to BIOL 2420 Human Physiology . However, CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I and CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I will also be accepted for transfer. 4 credits in CHEM are required for transfer.

All other general studies are student choice.

Students may take either HLTH 1500 Lifetime Wellness/Fitness or ACCT 2010 Survey of Financial Accounting . The choice may impact the transfer options. Please see advising notes for each articulation program when determining the correct course to take.

Weber State Bachelor of Public Health OR Bachelor of Healthcare Administration

ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN)

Will also accept ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (EN)

Social Science:

Preferred ECON 1010 Economics as a Social Science (SS)
Will also accept ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics (SS)
Although other SS classes are allowed for graduation for the degree, one of these classes must be included for articulation to Weber State University Bachelor of Public Health or Bachler of Health Administration degrees

BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS)

This course is required as it fulfills several requirements:
LS Gen Ed requirement
Weber articulation requirement
Pre-requisite for BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy , BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab , BIOL 2420 Human Physiology , and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab

CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry

This is strongly recommended as it serves as a pre-requisite to BIOL 2420 Human Physiology .
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I and CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I will also be accepted for transfer.

Students completing the CHL program with the courses listed qualify to complete articulation to Weber State University into either the BS in Public Health program, or the BS in Healthcare Administration program.

These programs are available with options for both in person leaning, or online learning.
Students will enter the chosen program with all general education requirements and pre-requisite courses met.
Students will have 3 credits waived from the required program electives (3 credits).
Students graduating from the CHL program will not be required to take HS 3000 The Healthcare System (3 credits) at Weber State University.
Students will need to meet minimum requirements for upper division course credits, with the elective and HS 3000 being waived for CHL graduates’ students may need to take additional upper division course work. A minor is strongly encouraged. Students should meet with a Weber State University Advisor to evaluate credits and make recommendations for an appropriate minor.

Westminster Bachelor of Public Health

ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing (EN)

Will also accept ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (EN)

Social Science:

Preferred PSY 1010 General Psychology (SS)
Other SS classes may be accepted but will require a request for substitution after the student has transferred. It is strongly recommended PSY 1010 General Psychology (SS) be taken.
Although other SS classes are allowed for graduation for the degree, one of these classes must be included for articulation to Weber State University Bachelor of Public Health or Bachler of Health Administration degrees

CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry

This is strongly recommended as it serves as a pre-requisite to BIOL 2420 Human Physiology .
CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I and CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I will also be accepted for transfer.
CHEM 1010 Intro to Chemistry (PS) is not approved for transfer, as 4 credits in CHEM are required.

BIOL 1610 College Biology I (LS)

This course is required as it fulfills several requirements:
LS Gen Ed requirement
Weber articulation requirement
Pre-requisite for BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy , BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab , BIOL 2420 Human Physiology , and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Community Health and Leadership AS: Full-time
Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 16 credits per semester (15 for the first semester).

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Demonstrate proficiency in written, oral, and non-verbal communication. [2,6,7]
Effectively manage the interprofessional relationships within the healthcare setting. [2,4,6]
Summarize the association between health promotion and disease prevention. [1,8]
Describe how cultural differences relate to individual and group attitudes toward issues related to the healthcare system. [4]
Develop strategies for initiating and/or maintaining activities that promote individual and community health. [4,6,8]
Demonstrate proficiency in the foundations of healthcare scholarship requisite for admission into university level health care programs of professional study. [3,7]