Thomas Jefferson University - Public Health to Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management (2022-2023)

Community College of Philadelphia Program: Public Health
Catalog Years: 2022-2023
Transfer School: Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor Program: Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management

 

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 Program-to-Program Agreement between Community College of Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University’s non-traditional bachelor’s degree programs. It shows how the Associate in Art (A.A.) in Public Health at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Services Management at Thomas Jefferson University and then shows remaining requirements at Thomas Jefferson University. 

Completion of the A.A. in Public Health as described in this guide leads to junior standing in the B.S. in Health Services Management at Thomas Jefferson University. 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.

Semester Credits:

First Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
PH 101 - Introduction to Public Health 3 HSM 350 Public Health and Epidemiology 3
ENGL 101 - English Composition 3 Written Communication 3
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or
MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis 
3 FNMT 118 = Elective
MATH 150 = STAT 211 Finding and Evaluating Statistical Data (credit can be awarded for MATH 150 or MATH 251, but not both)
3
AH 101 - Introduction to the Health Care Professions 3 Elective 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 101 = Social Science General Education Requirement 3

Second Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper 3 2nd Written Communication 3
CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts 3 Elective 3
BIOL 109 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Science General Education Requirement 3 (+1 cr. elec.)
PH 102 - Community Health Education and Promotion 3 Elective 3
SOC 105 - Health and Society 3 Elective 3

Third Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
MATH 251 - Statistics for Science 4 MATH 251 = STAT 211 Finding and Evaluating Statistical Data (credit can be awarded for MATH 150 or MATH 251, but not both) 3 (+1 cr. elec.)
BIOL 110 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Elective 4
SOC 231 - Social Problems or 
SOC 233 - Race, Ethnicity and Social Inequalities
3 Elective 3
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking 3 COMM 220 Speaking to Lead in the Digital Age 3
AH 204 - Medical Law and Ethics 3 PHIL 222 Applied Professional Ethics 3

Fourth Semester

CCP CourseCCP CreditsThomas Jefferson University Equivalent CourseCredits
PH 222 - Health Care Policy and Administration 3 HSM 301 Health Systems and Policy 3
AH 224 - Current Issues and Trends in Health Care 3 Elective 3
AH 116 - Interpersonal and Professional Skills in the Health Care Setting 3 Elective 3
ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication 3 Elective 3
PH 226 - Foundations in Public Health Research 3 Elective 3

Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 62
Equivalent Thomas Jefferson University Credits: 60-63