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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 and pathways are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on experiences, and supportive faculty guidance, students in these programs are prepared for rewarding careers in diverse healthcare and human services professions.

Health, Child, and Family Sciences Programs
 

Health, Child, and Family Sciences Programs

Area of Study Transfer Degree Degree Certificate Skill Certificate
Child Development AA
Child Development Associate Teacher C
Child Development Master Teacher C
Child Development Site Supervisor C
Child Development Teacher C
Children with Special Needs C
Dental Prosthetic Technology AS C
Dietetic Service Supervisor C
Digital Prosthetic Dentistry C
Early Childhood Education AS-T
Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor C
Fixed Prosthodontics C
Infant & Toddler Studies C
Kinesiology AA-T
Nutrition and Dietetics AS-T
Patient Care SC
Physical Therapy Aide C
Pre-Allied Health AS C
Public Health Science AS-T
Radiologic Technology AS
Radiologic Technology - Clinical Education SC
Radiologic Technology - Fluoroscopy SC
Registered Nursing AS
Removable Prosthodontics C
Definitions:
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 Thammaraks

 

Pornsakdi Thammaraks

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.