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Health and Public Service

Health Science

Program Overview

Overview
A thorough understanding of human health and well-being is crucial to all individuals, It is fundamental to student performance.

It is essential for a functional society. Student health education has been a priority of Cabrillo College since it was founded. It is the mission of the Health Science Department at Cabrillo College to provide students with the necessary educational tools to lead productive and healthful lives in an ever-changing world. In the field of Community & Individual health there is an increasing need for public health awareness regarding the crucial health issues of our time. Topics in our classes address subjects such as substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health, nutrition and others which all contribute to the healthy individual.

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This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/counseling/

For a more detailed program map of suggested courses, see the Health Science A.A. program map.

Transfer Pathways

This suggested course sequence is a transfer pathway to CSUMB Collaborative Health & Human Services Pathway.