
Public and Community Health
About Our Programs
Public and Community Health
Courses in our Health (HLTH) schedule of classes and course catalog support the study of both public and community health programs.
Degrees & Certificates
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Associate in Science for Transfer
Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
New! Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Work (CHW)
Our Fall cohort is full; check again later for Winter!
Our 15-unit certificate program combines health education and real-world job training to prepare students for a career in community health work in less than a year. Funding may be available for students who qualify!
CHWs can work in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, community based organizations, and health insurance organizations. CHW's focus on connecting people to resources aimed at ensuring health and reducing the burden of chronic and infectious disease.
Program recruitment is paused due to high demand.Watch Our CHW Program Video
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REQUIREMENTS
Timeline: Choose to start in September or January, finishing in two or three quarters.
Coursework: 3 classes plus an internship (15 credits)
Choose Hybrid or Online:
- Option 1: Hybrid (some classes in-person, some asynchronous online)
- Option 2: Fully Online (some classes asynchronous, some synchronous via Zoom)
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- Both options require an internship to be completed unless a student has prior experience working as a CHW (internship may be waived).
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Prerequisites: English-language proficiency is required. All classes will be delivered in English. English speaking and writing skills are necessary. If English is your second language. we offer non-credit ESLL courses.
Questions? Email us at CHW@fhda.edu
More About the CHW Certificate Program
CHW Program: Personalized Schedule

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Health Sciences and Horticulture Career Support
650.949.7643
Building 5200
Division Office Contacts
Nancy Cheung, MPA, Division Dean cheungnancy@fhda.edu |
For more information, visit the HSH website. |