Health, Child, and Family Sciences Pathway
This pathway prepares students for careers in various healthcare and human services professions, as well as providing education in areas related to family dynamics and community well-being. These programs equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in your chosen field. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on experiences, and supportive faculty guidance, you will be prepared for a rewarding career in a healthcare or human services profession.
Health, Child, and Family Sciences Programs
| Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Pre-Allied Health | CView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Pre-Allied Health | |||
| AS-TView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Public Health Science |
| Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor | ||||
| AA-TView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Kinesiology | ||||
| CView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Physical Therapy Aide |
| Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Registered Nursing |
| Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Dietetic Service Supervisor | ||||
| AS-TView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Patient Care | ||||
| ASView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Radiologic Technology | ||||
| SCView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Radiologic Technology - Clinical Education | ||||
| SCView the Program Map for a Transfer Degree in Radiologic Technology - Fluoroscopy |
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
*: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.
Meet Your Success Team
Pornsakdi (Pornsa) Thammaraks earned his Bachelors degree in Psychology with minors in Educational Psychology and Asian American studies from UC Santa Barbara. He then went on to earn his Masters in Counseling from CSU Long Beach. His professional experiences include counseling at San Jose State University, UC Irvine, Los Angeles Harbor College, El Camino College, and also here at LA City College, when he started as an adjunct counselor in 2016.
Pornsa has worked with many student populations and programs, but spent the past eight years working with nursing and health science students at various community colleges. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, cooking/baking, and playing tennis.
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More about Degrees and Certificates
- An Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree provides knowledge and skills for employment or further study in a chosen field.
- An Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree is for students interested in transferring to schools within the California State University (CSU) system to earn a bachelor’s degree.
- A Certificate of Achievement (C) is approved by the state and prepares students to enter the workforce.
- A Skills Certificate (SC) is issued by the department and prepares students to enter the workforce.
- A Noncredit Certificate (CN) is for students who want to acquire employment, transition to college, and/or explore pathways leading to a career.