About the College

he College of Health and Human Development at Cal State Fullerton currently has over 4,000 majors pursuing degrees, credentials, and/or licensure in more than 20 academic programs, housed in seven different departments. (See listings below.) The College is committed to providing its richly diverse student body with an education that is theoretically sound and reflects cutting edge knowledge and professional practice skills.

Also housed within the College are a number of interdisciplinary centers, institutes, and specialty programs which provide additional opportunities for research, education, and expanded service to the community.

Mission. The mission of the College is to provide exemplary education, research, and community outreach related to the health, development, and well-being of all people. Emphasis is placed on both theory and practice, with special attention to the development of critical thinking, leadership, and humanistic skills needed to function in a widely diverse and ever-changing society.

Goals. In support of its mission, the College of Health and Human Development seeks:

1. To offer high quality programs that prepare students for additional study, personal growth, and/or for professional careers in areas related to health, development, and community service
2. To attract and support a high quality and diverse student body
3. To recruit, support, and retain a high quality and diverse faculty and staff
4. To advance knowledge and improve professional practice through research and scholarly activity of faculty and students
5. To collaborate with outside agencies and organizations to address complex issues and needs in our communities
6. To expand external support for college programs to assure continued growth and program excellence

Organizational Structure. The College of Health and Human Development is organized into the following seven departments and one program, each with their own chair, faculty, and support staff: Child and Adolescent Studies, Counseling, Health Science, Human Services, Kinesiology, Military Science, Nursing, and Social Work.

Academic Degree Programs. Within the various departments, the College offers the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs:

Undergraduate:

Child and Adolescent Development, B.S. Degree and Minor
Health Science, B.S. Degree and Minor
Human Services, B.S. Degree and Minor
Kinesiology, B.S. Degree; Minor; Athletic Training Education Program,
     and PE Single Subject Credential Program
Military Science, Minor and 2 nd Lieutenant Commission, U.S. Army
Nursing, RN to B.S., EL-BSN

Post baccalaureate/Graduate:

Counseling, M.S. Degree; MFP Licensure Preparation
Kinesiology, M.S. Degree
Nursing, M.S. Degree (Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist,
     Nursing Administrator, School Nursing, Women’s Health Care), EL-MSN
Public Health, MPH Degree
Social Work, MSW Degree

Centers/Institutes. In addition to its academic degree programs, the College also sponsors the following interdisciplinary centers, institutes, and special programs.

Center for Community Collaboration - Supports applied scholarship, collaborative research, and dissemination of knowledge regarding the status, needs, and strengths of the community, particularly related to serving children, youth, and families.

Center for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention - Supports interdisciplinary research and works with schools and other community groups to address issues of health promotion and the prevention of obesity in children.

Center for the Advancement of Responsible Youth Sports - In collaboration with parents, physicians, teachers, and coaches, promotes positive and developmentally appropriate sport and physical activity programs for youth populations. Activities include research, evaluation, and dissemination of information through workshops, seminars, and clinics.

Center for Successful Aging - Through its educational, research and service activities, The Center for Successful Aging has as its mission the promotion of health, vitality and well-being in later years. The center has four distinct programs: Senior Fitness, Balance and Mobility, Health Promotion for Older Adults, and Outdoor Explorations.

Employee Wellness Program - The Employee Wellness Program, centered around the promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices, is operated by the department of Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS). The program provides CSF faculty and staff an opportunity to participate in exercise classes and provides information for improving one’s wellness.  The program also provides on-campus internship opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in health and fitness.

Fibromyalgia Research and Education Center - The mission of the center is to advance research, education, and professional practice related to fibromyalgia (FM) and overlapping conditions. The Center’s philosophy is based on an integrated approach to symptom management, including  psycho-social & cognitive-behavioral strategies, stress management, physical activity interventions, balance and mobility training, nutrition & weight management, acupuncture & manual therapies, and pharmacological therapies.

Family Life Center - Through a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Relations, the Center works in collaboration with local schools and other community agencies to provide after school programs which promote academic development, recreation and health education, cultural development, family bonding, and personal growth in ‘at risk’ elementary children.

Sport and Movement Institute - Promotes research, creative activity, and services related to sport, physical activity, and fitness. Activities include evaluation and consultation services, outreach programs, and communication and dissemination of scholarly information through workshops, clinics, and seminars.

Accreditations. The College of Health & Human Development offers high quality programs that meet state and national accreditation standards. Major accrediting bodies for college programs include:

American College of Nurse Anestheticists
American College of Nurse Midwives
California Board of Registered Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs
Council for Standards in Human Services Education
Council on Education of Public Health
Council on Social Work Education
National League for Nursing Accreditation

Student Organizations.The College of Health & Human Development is very proud of its active student organizations and honor societies. The following department-based organizations combine to form the College of H&HD Inter-Club Council:

Alpha Lamda (ROTC)
Child and Adolescent Studies Student Association
Eta Sigma Gamma Honorary Society, Health Science
Graduate Counseling Student Association
Human Services Student Association
Chi Sigma Iota International Honorary Society, Kappa Omega
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society; Child and Adolescent Studies, Health Science and Kinesiology
Kinesiology and Health Science Student Association
MSW (And Justice for All)
Nursing Students Association

Externally Funded Programs/Projects. Programs and projects in the College of H&HD are supported through almost $10 million in external grants and contracts. Currently active Grants include:

$2,600,000 – Weaving an Islander Network for Cancer Control.  National Cancer Institute.  PI – Sora Tanjasari, 2005-09. 

$1,300,000 – Fall Prevention Center of Excellence, Archstone Foundation.  PI – Debbie Rose, 2005-2010.  

$986,200 – Nurse Education, Practice, and Nurse Retention, Federal Department of Health and Human Services, HRSA.  PI - Chris Latham, 2004-2009.

$885,000 – Nutrition and Exercise Aspects of Prader Willi Syndrome and Childhood Obesity.  US Army Medical Research and material Command, PI – Daniela Rubin, 2008 – 2009. 

$644,386 - Advanced Nursing Education, Women’s Health Care/Midwifery,  HRSA, PI -- B. J. Snell, 2005-2008. 

$485,000 – Diet, DNA Repair Genes and Breast Cancer Risk.  NIH National Cancer Institute, PI – McEligot, A.J., 2006-2009.

$383,187—Continuation Funding for the Center for Prevention of Childhood Obesity, Centers for Disease Control (CDC-RFA-DP08EM-805), PI—Shari McMahan, 2008.

$353,327 – Physical Activity and Nutrition Among Pacific Islander Youth.  National Cancer Institute, PI – Sora Tanjasari, 2007-2009. 

$298,102 – Fibromyalgia Assessment, Management, and Education, UniHealth Foundation, PI – Jessie Jones, 2007-2009. 

$289,440 – Advanced Nurse Education, Midwifery Program, Department of Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Branch. PI – B.J. Snell, 2007-2010. 

$275,000 – Predicting Smoking and Alcohol Initiation, funded by the National Institute of Health/National Institute on Drug Abuse.  PI – Jie Weiss, 2005-2007. 

$224,097—Developing an Interdisciplinary Institute for Health Promotion Research, UniHealth Foundation, PI—Shari McMahan, 2008-2010. 

$150,860 – Environmental Influences on Tobacco Use among Asian and Asian Pacific Islander  Communities,  Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (Calif. Prop 99). PI – S. Tanjasiri, 2004-2007. 

$150,000 – AMISTED:  Improving Services to Hispanic/Latino Families. Federal Admin. of Children and Families.  PI – S. Seidman, 2005-09. 

$124,370 – Orange County Conditions of Children’s Report.  Contracted by Orangewood Children’s Home, PI:  Michele Berelowitz; 2007. 

$120,000 –Adolescents' Exposure to Family and Community Violence, NICHD sub award No. 106570 (Prime Award, RO1 HD046807-01A1),  PI – Pam Oliver, 2006-2010. 

$100,000—Clinical Consultant Services, St. Jude Medical Center, Contract with Department of Nursing, 2007-08. 

$81,500—Projected Incidence of Cancer among Pacific Islanders, National Cancer Institute, PI —Sora Tanjasiri, 2007-2008. 

$71,872—Behavior and Beliefs Related to Diet in Native Hawaiians in Southern California, National Cancer Institute, PI – Sora Tanjasiri, 2007-08. 

$69,868—Social Support Needs of Samoan Cancer Survivors, National Cancer Instititue, PI—Sora Tanjasiri, 2007-2008. 

$69,750—Correlates Cancer Screening for Pacific Islanders, National Cancer Institute, PI —Sora Tanjasiri, 2007-2008

$68,335 – Effect of Theobromine on Vigilance and Mood.  The Hershey Company,  PI – Dan Judelson, 2008.

$66, 670 --  Nursing Research Facilitation, St. Joseph’s Hospital, PI – Dana Rutledge, 2007-2009.

$55,499—Creating a Physical Activity Questionnaire for Pacific Islanders, National Cancer Institute, PI —Sora Tanjasiri, 2007-2008. 

$40,196 – Advanced Nursing Education Traineeship Grants for Graduate Students. DHHS, Division of Nursing, PI – Chris Latham, 2007-2008.

$18,085—Developing Guidelines for Alcohol/Drug Programs in Higher Education, California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, PI—Lori Phelps, 2007-08.

$15,000—Osaka Jikei College Social Welfare Training, Osaka Jikei College, PI—Michelle Berelowitz, 2007.

$13,498 – Evaluation of InSTEP Model Fall Prevention Programs.  Sepulveda Research Corporation, PI – Debra Rose, 2007-2008.

$10,000—Develop a Balance and Mobility Curriculum for Low-Risk Older Adults, OASIS, PI—Debra Rose, 2007.

$8,990 -- Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Grants for Graduate Students. DHHS, Division of Nursing, PI – Chris Latham, 2007-2008.

$4,000 – Emergency Department Pediatric Temperature Study. Samma Tau Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International, PI – Dana Rutledge, 2007-2008.

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