2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Science, Department of
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Department Chair
Sora Tanjasiri
Department Office/Website
Kinesiology and Health Science 121
657-278-3316
hhd.fullerton.edu/hesc
Faculty
Jordan Aquino, Jackie Blyleven, Laura Chandler, Shana Charles, Anthony Di Stefano, Lilia Espinoza, Jasmeet Gill, Wuraola Jacobs, C. Jessie Jones, Danny Kim, Maria Koleilat, Alice Lee, Michele Mouttapa, Archana McEligot, Jennifer Piazza, Alysia Ransons, Laurie Roades, Pimbucha Rusmevichientong, Sora Tanjasiri, Diana Tisnado, Dara Vazin, Jie Weiss, Michele Wood, Joshua Yang
Introduction
The mission of Health Science focuses on understanding and promoting health in diverse populations. Health science bridges the gap between scientific discoveries and the application of this knowledge to improve the quality of people’s lives. Health science research reflects the range of diverse health problems, settings and populations. The approach considers the multi-level determinants of health and well-being, including individuals, groups, organizations and communities. Health science professionals work at these various levels to implement and evaluate efforts that promote health and prevent illness and disease. An important aspect of this process involves empowering people to change the factors that influence their health and well-being, be it within the individual or in their social environment.
The Health Science program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with focus areas in health promotion and disease prevention, occupational and environmental health, or global health. The undergraduate minor in Health Science, based on core curricula, provides opportunities for professional and/or personal enhancement.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree offers specialized areas of study in health promotion and disease prevention, environmental and occupational health, and gerontological health.
Degree Descriptions
The bachelor of science degree program in health science provides graduates with an understanding of a wide range of health-related topics, including: core functions and disciplines of public health, diseases and their causes, distributions of diseases, risk factors and prevention, behavior-change theory and application, health promotion program design, and research and evaluation. Health science bridges the gap between scientific discoveries and the application of this knowledge to improve the quality of life. The health science program is unique in that it offers a strong emphasis on problem-solving skills and critical thinking, while providing a solid foundation in basic and health-related sciences. Graduates with a degree in Health Science are prepared for careers or professional studies related to public health, health care and health promotion in various public and private, clinical and non-clinical settings. With academic advising, the program may also be used to prepare students for the national exam to become a certified health education specialist (CHES) or a registered environmental health specialist (REHS).
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree combines the study of the biological, physical, psychological, economic and social forces affecting the human condition. The degree’s curriculum seeks to analyze not only the nature and context of public health problems, but also the organizational, behavioral, socio-cultural and political constraints to ameliorating these problems. Through experiences in and out of the classroom, students develop the habit of intellectual inquiry, prepare for challenging professions, strengthen relationships to their communities and contribute productively to society. The program’s purpose is to prepare public health professionals to draw on the knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines to define, critically assess, evaluate and resolve public health problems. MPH program graduates will have a common educational grounding that enables them to work effectively with the broad spectrum of public health issues that they face during their public health careers. Graduates with an MPH are prepared for careers related to public health, health care and health promotion in various public and private settings, including as health program planners, program evaluators, program managers, health educators, and health and safety managers.
Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Programs and Courses Offered
ProgramsBachelor of ScienceMaster of Public HealthNon-DegreeCoursesHealth Science
Courses are designated as HESC in the class schedule.
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