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 pursing careers in health and fitness.

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 Midwives
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Council for Standards in Human Services 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 more than $7.5 million in external grants and contracts. Currently active Grants for 2005-06 include:

$400,000 – Childhood Obesity Prevention Center, Federal Appropriations Funds, HHS Education: Centers for Disease Control: Public Health Improvement Program, 2005.

$385,000 – School Nurse Planning Grant, Orange County Children and Family Commission. PI’s – C. Latham; P. Herberg, June, 2004 – September, 2005

$289,440 – Advanced Nurse Education, Midwifery Program, Department of Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Branch. PI – B.J. Snell, 2004-2006.

$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, 2004-2009.

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

$750,000 - !Conectate! Family Life Center (Family and Community Violence Prevention), Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health. PI’s: M. Berelowitz, M. Kim-Goh, C. Sherman, 2003-2006.

$64, 941 – Using EE Video to Promote Cancer Screening in Thai Women, National Cancer Institute. PI’s – G. Love & S. Tanjasiri, 2004–2006.

$53,038 - Shoe Modification and Knee Osteoarthritis, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. PI - Karen Perell, 2005-2006

$30,000 – Model Area Health Education Center, Federal Health Education Commission (AHEC). PI – Chris C. Latham, Sept, 2004 – October, 2005.

$29,541 – Nursing Research Consultation, St. Joseph’s Hospital. PI – D. Rutledge, 2004-05.

$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.

$100,000 – Nurse Program Expansion Grant, Hoag Hospital. PI – C. Latham, 2005-06.

$68,371 – Federal DHHS, Federal Traineeships for Advanced Nursing and Nurse Anesthetist Graduate Stipends, PI’s – C. Latham & P. Herberg, July, 2004 – June, 2005.

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