The CHHSN is an outstanding College that houses 9 distinct health and nursing departments and two schools that offer 6 undergraduate, 6 Masters, and one professional doctorate in occupational therapy. The undergraduate programs include Child Development, Clinical Lab Sciences, Public Health and Health Sciences, Human Services, Kinesiology, and Nursing (BSN). The professional graduate degrees are in Marital and Family Therapy (MFT), Social Work (MSW), Occupational Therapy (Master's and Doctorate OT), Nursing (MSN), Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P), and Radiologic Imaging Sciences (RIS). The CHHSN also offers postbaccalaureate certificates in Cytotechnology and Medical Technology for the ASCP-BOC certificate and Licensure. The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) certificate is available as a bridge program to Speech Pathology graduate degrees.
The mission of the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing is to address the overall health, mental health, and social needsof thehuman population. This goal is accomplished through an interdisciplinary preparation of students who will be equipped to deliver quality and comprehensive services within a multiethnic, multicultural, and multiclass society. Given our campus location, the College's programs address the needs and issues of individuals, families, and communities living in a diverse urban environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment that is welcoming and provides resources and programs that will enhance the quality of your educational experience and prepare you for your chosen careers and/or postgraduate degrees.
The CHHSN offers a Health Professional Pathways Program, titled ‘Toro Health Pathways (THP).’ The program promotes our distinguished healthcare degrees to eligible and diverse high school and transfer students to recruit them into one of various health professions including Human Services, Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Health/Medical management, Public Health, Social Work, Marital and Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Speech Pathology, and beyond.
As you explore your educational opportunities, we encourage you to learn more about the many wonderful career preparation undergraduate programs and professional graduate degree options that are available here in the College of Health, Human Services and Nursing. The impact that our graduates make on society is limitless. There is no service more fundamental to society than ensuring the health and physical well-being of the communities we serve!
We look forward to being a significant part of your preparation.
College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing
Office Location: Welch Hall 300
Phone: (310) 243-2046
Dean, Mi-Sook Kim
Associate Dean, Enrique Ortega
School of Public Health and Health Sciences
SBS C321
Phone: (310) 243-2698
Interim Chair, Matt Mutchler
Orthotics and Prosthetics ProgramCoordinator, Mark Muller
Radiologic and Imaging SciencesCoordinator, Elwin Tilson
Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Coordinator, John Spruill
School of Nursing
WH 335
Phone: (310) 243-3596/1050
Director, Ronald Norby
Associate Director Undergraduate Program, Cathy Andrade
Associate Director Graduate Program,Terri Ares
Department of Child Development
WH 320
Phone: (310) 243-2029
Chair, Megumi Kuwabara
Department of Clinical Sciences
WH 330
Phone: (310) 243-3748
Chair, Payman Nasr
Program Coordinator for Post-Bacc Certificate Program,Sarah Turkel
Department of Human Services
SBS D321
Phone: (310) 243-3461
Chair, Phu Phan
Department of Kinesiology
SAC 2145
Phone: (310) 243-3761
Chair, Michael Ernst
Department of Marital and Family Therapy
WH 320
Phone: (310) 243-2032
Chair, Karen Quek
Department of Occupational Therapy
WH 320/WH 445
Phone: (310) 243-2726
Chair, Terry Peralta
MSOT Program Coordinator, Heather Kitching
OTD Program Coordinator, Eric J. Hwang
Department of Social Work
WH 385
(310) 243-3170/2678
Interim Chair, Leslie Ponciano
The College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing is home to academic programs for students interested in fostering individuals' physical, psychological, and familial well-being. Our talented and dedicated faculty prepares professionals to work with populations in need of support and service in the areas of mental, physical and interpersonal health. The wide array of programs offered by the College share common features – a rigorous curriculum recognized by professionals in the field, nurturance of high academic standards, and opportunities to practice skills in the field under expert supervision. The College's academic units and some corresponding highlights are as follows:
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SCIENCES
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences offers a variety of programs, including a major with different options leading to a Bachelor of Sciences in Community Health and Health Care Management, a minor and a subject matter preparation programs that partially fulfills the requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Health Science. The School also houses a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics that combines academic rigor, clinical training, and research to prepare students for professional practice. Focused on the evaluation, fabrication, and fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces, this program ensures graduates are well-equipped to excel in the O&P field. A Master of Science in Radiologic & Imaging Sciences provides professional advancement tracts in RIS administration and RIS education for individuals already in the profession. A Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Post-Bacc) is a pre-professional program offering students the prerequisite knowledge that is required for education leading to a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
The School of Nursing offers a RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing as an online offering for individuals seeking their bachelor's degree in nursing. A Master of Science in Nursing encourages students to integrate advanced nursing knowledge; synthesize, translate, apply, and disseminate scientific evidence, while appraising and utilizing healthcare technology and information systems. All are used to improve person-centered and population health outcomes.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Child Development studies the individual from conception through the end of adolescence in a plurality of contexts through in-class and field experiences. The curriculum includes both in-class and field experiences to prepare knowledgeable and effective child and family professionals. A unique feature of the curriculum is the inclusion of courses that are of special relevance to students from Southern California. The student can choose one of four options/concentrations in Counseling and Family Services, Juvenile Delinquency, Management and Administration, and Early Development and Learning.
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
The Clinical Science program offers one of the few four-year curricula in the country leading to a bachelor's degree and eligibility to take professional certifying examinations in medical technology and Cytotechnology.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services prepares students for occupations in human services. Human Service is an excellent major for those seeking meaningful jobs while serving their community. The Department also offers a Mental Health Recovery Option.
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
Kinesiology provides students a solid foundation for studying anatomy, physiology, and the principles of mechanics concerning human body movement to prepare for preventive and rehabilitative health careers and advanced degrees. Students can also pursue a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education.
DEPARTMENT OF MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY
MFT prepares students in systemic theory, research, and relational practice to clinically and ethically engage concerns of intersectionality, equity, and social justice to improve systems of oppression and promote wellness among individuals, couples, and families in underserved communities.
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) are both offered as entry-level first professional degree. The programs accept student applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree in another major and wish to enter the field of occupational therapy. Both full-time cohort programs prepare students for a professional career focused on helping people achieve skills and utilize resources to live independent, meaningful lives. The occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) aims to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled OT practitioners within the dynamic nature of current health and human services delivery systems. Both degree options produce client-centered professionals who can research, develop, implement, and evaluate procedures using a high degree of judgment and consult with other team members where appropriate.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
Grounded in Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality, the Department of Social Work (MSW) offers a curriculum that emphasizes a psychosocial, ecological and cross-cultural orientation to social work practice. The MSW strives to educate contextually competent social work practitioners. The degree is offered through both full-time and part-time programs.
Student Success Center (SSC),College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing(CHHSN)
Welch Hall Building (WH), Second Floor, WH 220
(310) 243-2120
Self-Service Appointments
You may schedule an appointment with an Advisor through Toro Success Collaborative (TSC) via my.csudh.edu. A tutorial on How to use the TSC can be found on our Tutorials and Workshops page: Scheduling an Advising Appointment through TSC.
Make sure to set up your appointment with your designated program advisor. If you need assistance, you can email us at chhsnadvisng@csudh.edu.
CHHSN SSC Advising Mission
The foundation of advising for the College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing (CHHSN), Student Success Center (SSC) is based upon conceptual, relational, and informational principles, which are the core competencies of NACADA The Global Community for Academic Advising. In this belief, the advisors of CHHSN SSC are fully dedicated to socio-personal, academic, and career support for our students. The advisors provide this support by being responsive to student needs, issues, and concerns to innovate our advising practices towards equity, accessibility, and inclusion. As a center, we build a community that prepares students for the knowledge and skills they need as student leaders and emerging health and human services professionals. The advisors cultivate this community and college identity by creating a collaborative space in partnership with the college’s students, staff, and faculty. (Kerr, M., Langford, L., Prado, C., Valdez, A., Viray, J., 2022)
CHHSN Student Success Team
Lisa Langford, Director
llangford@csudh.edu | WH 210A | (310) 243-2374
Adrienna Alexander, Administrative Coordinator II
aalexander34@csudh.edu | WH 210K | (310) 243-2608
Angelica Flores Avila, Lead Peer Representative
afloresavila1@csudh.edu | WH 210H | (310) 243-3638
Academic Advisors
Mark Kerr
mkerr@csudh.edu | WH 220C | (310) 243-3423
Debbie Yoklavich
dyoklavich@csudh.edu | WH 210F | (310) 243-2050
April Thomas
aprilthomas@csudh.edu | WH 210B | (310) 243-3465
Cristina Prado
cprado@csudh.edu | WH 210E | (310) 243-3516
Angel Valdez
avaldez62@csudh.edu | WH 210J | (310) 243-2545
Vanessa Monroy
vmonroy4@csudh.edu | WH 210G | (310) 243-3834
Program Advisors
Janelle Viray, Graduation Specialist
jviray2@csudh.edu | WH 220B | (310) 243-3664
Paul Matt Lasmarias, Retention Specialist
plasmarias@csudh.edu | WH 220E | (310) 243-3174