
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 at Foothill.
New! Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
Associate in Science for Transfer |
New! Certificate of Achievement (CA) |
New! Certificate of Achievement in Community Health Work (CHW)
Join Fall 2023!
Our 14-unit certificate program provides a foundational framework in public health, health education, and entry-level skills needed to bridge the gap between clinical care, patient adherence, and improvement of health outcomes. Students can earn a $5,000 stipend while in the CHW program!
CHWs are integral parts of a health care team, serving as health navigators, health educators, and informal counselors. CHWs work in a number of roles, including preventive work; chronic disease management; health education and outreach; informal counseling; health advocacy; health navigation services; health behavior change; and violence prevention.
INFORMATION SESSION
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REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE: We will begin again in Fall 2023!
UNITS: 14, including internship (13 course units, 1 internship unit)
COURSE SEQUENCE/SCHEDULE
- HLTH 21: Contemporary Health Concerns, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, or Winter 2024 quarter
- HLTH 101: Introduction to Community Health Work, Winter 2024 only
- CNSL 6: Exploring Leadership, Any quarter
- ITRN 50: Internship (72 hours total), Spring 2024
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- Foothill College is working on credit for hours already accrued for current CHWs; more info at a later time
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PREREQUISITES: None. 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.
INTERESTED? QUESTIONS? Email us at CHW@fhda.edu
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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. |