Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.
General Information:
This transfer guide was developed in support of the dual admissions agreement between Community College of Philadelphia and Peirce College. It shows how the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Public Health at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Administration at Peirce College and then shows remaining requirements at Peirce College.
Peirce College is a Dual Admissions partner and the A.A. in Public Health degree qualifies for the Peirce College Dual Admissions Agreement. Completion of the A.A. in Public Health as described in this guide leads to junior standing in the B.S. in Public Health Administration at Peirce College. To receive transfer credit, courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. The associate degree must be completed with at least a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.
To submit a Dual Admissions intent form, login to MyCCP and find "Transfer/Dual Admissions" on the top right side of the MyGPS tab.
Semester Credits:
First Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH 101 - Introduction to Public Health | 3 | PHA 101- The History of Public Health | 3 |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | ENG 101 - English Composition | 3 |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra (Recommended) or MAT 150 - Introduction to Data Analysis |
3 | MAT 102 - College Algebra or MAT 109 - Statistics I |
3 |
| AH 101 - Introduction to the Healthcare Professions | 3 | HIT 101 - Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 |
| SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | ENG 103 - Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts | 3 | BIS 111 - Application Software Fundamentals | 3 |
| BIOL 109 - Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | SCI 240 - Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| PH 102 -Community Health Education & Promotion | 3 | PHA 120 - Community Health Education & Promotion | 3 |
| SOC 105 - Health & Society | 3 | Social Science Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 251 - Statistics for Science | 3 | MAT 109 - Statistics I | 3 |
| BIOL 110 - Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | SCI 250 - Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| SOC 231 - Social Problems or SOC 233 - Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inequalities |
3 | Social Science Elective or Social Science Elective |
3 |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking | 3 | COM 112 - Speech Communication | 3 |
| AH 204 - Medical Laws & Ethics | 3 | HCA 240 - Healthcare Law & Ethics | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Peirce College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PH 222 - Health Care Policy and Administration | 3 | HCA 460 - Health Policy | 3 |
| AH 224 - Current Issues and Trends in Health Care | 3 | HCA 210 - Healthcare Delivery in the US | 3 |
| AH 116 - Therapeutic Communication | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication or | 3 | Communication Elective | 3 |
| PH 226- Foundations in Public Health Research | 3 | HIA 340 - Health and Human Services Research Methods | 3 |