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.

Health & Public Services Programs

  • 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
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.