Health Education Department
Welcome to Health Education
Welcome to the CCSF Health Education Department. We are proud
to offer a wide variety of classes that meet graduation and transfer
requirements as well as courses designed to train students for careers
in public health and social service fields. Our work is grounded in
public health and social justice perspectives, and an abiding
commitment to eliminating persistent health inequalities or unequal
rates of illness and death among communities. Our faculty are
dedicated to supporting your academic and career success.
Credit Programs
Degrees
- The Health Education Department offers the Associate of Science Degree in Health
Education and Associate in Science in Public Health Science for
Transfer degree to facilitate transfer to CSU and UC
systems.
The Health Education Department provides several vocational
certificate programs for students interested in health-related
careers.
Certificates
- Community Health Worker Certificates
- Community Mental Health Certificate
-
Addiction
& Recovery Counseling Certificate
- Healthcare Interpreter Certificate
- Nutrition Assistant Certificate
We also collaborate with other departments and programs:
- Trauma Prevention & Recovery Certificate Program (in Interdisciplinary Studies)
- Sexual Health Educator Certificate (in Women's Studies)
- Child Development Youth Worker (in Child Development)
- Medical Evaluation Assistant (MEA) Certificate (in Health Care Technology)
For a complete list of Health Education Department's classes,
please check the current Schedule. For more description of our courses,
please see the CCSF Catalog.
Mission Statement
The Health Education Department is committed to educating Bay Area residents and communities, providing resources for work and study in the field of health. We understand that the health of individuals and communities is determined by the complex interaction of biological, political, economic, social and cultural factors. We are committed to promoting individual, family and community health, advocating for social justice and the elimination of health inequalities.