Who should apply/enroll in MHA?

MHA is for anyone who is:

• Interested in community health and social justice;
• Able to begin the program in Fall of 2008;
• Available Tuesdays and Thursdays to attend classes;
• Able to dedicate time to school
• Must meet eligibility requirements. See below for more details

What are the prerequisites for participation in MHA?

In order to begin in MHA at CCSF in the Fall of 2008, you must place into English 96. Placement is determined through the City College English Placement Test taken by all students (unless exempt) before enrollment in classes at CCSF. Please go to the CCSF website http://www.ccsf.edu/Services/Admissions_Records/howtoapply.html and read “Take a placement test” for more information.

In addition, you must apply to City College of San Francisco, attend a new student orientation and meet with a counselor prior to enrolling in classes. Completion of this MHA application is not a substitute for completion of the CCSF admission application.   Please visit the CCSF website for entrance requirements and application http://www.ccsf.edu/Services/Admissions_Records/howtoapply.html

Can I participate in MHA at San Francisco State University (SFSU)?

Yes! MHA will be offered at both campuses. The process for applying to SFSU is a bit different than the CCSF process. Please refer to www.sfsu.edu/~hed/undergrad/mha.htm for more details.

MHA is for the first two years of school, what happens after I complete the program?

Completing the Metropolitan Health Academy at either San Francisco State University (SFSU) or City College of San Francisco (CCSF) will prepare you specifically to enter directly into the Community Health Education major at San Francisco State University in your junior year.  Also, completion of MHA, and one additional course, will allow you to be eligible for an Associates Degree.

How can I learn more about the Health Education degree?

Check out the SFSU website at: http://www.sfsu.edu/~hed/dept/glance.htm or contact the department at hed@sfsu.edu.

What can I do with a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education?

• Work in a variety of settings such as: public health departments (starting salaries range from $46,200 to $59,300 per year), community non-profit organizations (starting salaries range from $33,000 to $55,000), as well as at schools, and hospitals or HMOs;
• Help individuals and communities live healthier lives;
• Organize and mobilize communities for action and social change;
• Provide health education and outreach to diverse people and communities;
• Conduct research, work on social health campaigns, and advocate for health-related issues;
• Attend graduate school for a Master’s in Public Health or other degrees.

How do I apply?

Please visit our “How to Apply” page to download the application form.  You may also contact us to request to have an application sent to you.

When do classes begin and how do I register?

Classes will begin in Fall of 2008. Once you apply and are accepted into the program, you will get more details as to how to register for your classes.

What makes the MHA program unique?

MHA is a program designed to give students extra support and additional exposure to public health topics and practices.  Students in MHA are part of a cohort, or learning-community, moving through four semesters of MHA courses and health-infused general education courses together. There will be close advising to help students stay on track with their course selection and the MHA courses are designed to reinforce and strengthen the skills you are learning in your general education courses (writing, speaking, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning) while grounding them in a public health context.

How can I learn more about MHA?

Call us at (415) 338-3034 or email us at mha@ccsf.edu.