The School Health Education Option is designed for individuals who desire to pursue a professional preparation program leading to qualification as a health education teacher in middle, junior, and high schools. Graduates may also pursue other administrative careers within a school district such as health education curriculum coordinator, or a substance abuse prevention coordinator. In addition to core requirements, students seeking this option must also be admitted to the College of Education's Single Subject Credential Program. Students must successfully complete all required coursework and teaching assignments leading to a California Single Subject Teacher Credential.
Download: School Health Program Planner 2009-2010
The Community Health Education Option is designed for individuals interested in the links among lifestyle, social and physical environments, and good health. The occupational objective of those selecting this option is to serve as a community health educator in public or private health care agencies, voluntary organizations, medical clinics or corporate settings. Health educators use a variety of communication strategies, policy implementations, teaching methods and creative learning experiences to promote voluntary actions, and informed decisions conducive to health. Health educators are specifically trained to:
Download: Community Health Program Planner 2009-2010
The option in Health Care is designed for those individuals who have received certification and/or license from an approved allied health of health care program and desire a Bachelor of Science Degree. The focus of this option is the development of professional skills for people whose career objectives are providing service, or instructing in the health care setting.
Download: Health Care Program Planner 2009-2010
The option in Radiation Therapy is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career as a Registered Radiation Therapist. Radiation therapists operate equipment to deliver physician prescribed doses of ionizing radiation for treatment of malignant and some benign diseases. The option consists of a preprofessional component and a three-year professional program combining didactic and clinical experiences. Successful completion of the program allows students eligibility to apply for licensure examinations at the national level. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the State of California, Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch.
