Career and Academic Pathways: Health Science
Students in these pathways begin to learn the skills necessary to start careers in health sciences fields that include nutrition and dietetics; public health science, pre-allied health (including biology and chemistry), patient care and allied health (dentistry, radiologic technology, nursing); fitness, health, and kinesiology; and psychology and human services.
- An Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree provides knowledge and skills for employment or further study in a chosen field.
- An Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree is for students interested in transferring to schools within the California State University (CSU) system to earn a bachelor’s degree.
- A Certificate of Achievement (C) is approved by the state and prepares students to enter the workforce.
- A Skills Certificate (CS) is issued by the department and prepares students to enter the workforce.
- A Noncredit Certificate (CN) is for students who want to acquire employment, transition to college, and/or explore pathways leading to a career.
Health Science Programs
Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate | Additional Requirements |
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Dental Prosthetic Technology | AS | C | |||
Dietetic Service Supervisor | C | ||||
Digital Prosthetic Dentistry | C | ||||
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer | C | ||||
Fixed Prosthodontics | C | ||||
Kinesiology | AA-T | ||||
Nutrition and Dietetics | AS-T | ||||
Patient Care | SC | ||||
Pre-Allied Health | AS | C | |||
Public Health Science | AS-T | ||||
Radiologic Technology | AS | ||||
Radiologic Technology - Clinical Education | SC | ||||
Radiologic Technology - Fluoroscopy | SC | ||||
Registered Nursing | AS | ||||
Removable Prosthodontics | C |
Definitions:
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
Additional Requirements: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
Additional Requirements: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.