About the College

The mission of the College of Health and Human Development is to prepare students to thrive in a globalized era in their chosen field.  We provide education, conduct research, and engage diverse communities to advance human health, development, and well-being.

HHD: Commitment To Excellence

• Student-centered faculty  are recognized for their outstanding teaching and cutting-edge research
• Graduates from  nationally recognized programs  obtain high scores on certification and licensure exams
• Well-equipped,  state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms  support student learning
• Highly regarded degree programs provide  meaningful career opportunities  in important areas of need
• Programs meet rigorous  national accreditation standards. Major accrediting bodies for the College include:
• American College of Nurse Midwives
• Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
• California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators
• California Board of Registered Nursing
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council in Education for Public Health
• Council on Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs
• Council on Social Work Education
• Council for Standards in Human Services Education

Statistics: The College of Health & Human Development (HHD) is one of eight Colleges on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. Statistics shown are for Fall 2019:

• Almost 7,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs 
• The ethnic distribution of our student body is 48.9% Hispanic, 22.1% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16.2% White, 3.4% Multi-race,
  3.9% International, 3.0% Unknown, 2.2% Black, and 0.1% American Indian
• The College includes over 365 faculty members
• 2,069 undergraduate students and 305 graduate students graduated in 2018-19

See a complete list of HHD Facts here