College of Health and Human Sciences

Formerly College of Applied Science and Arts

Office: MacQuarrie Hall 431

Telephone: (408) 924-2900

Email: health-human-sciences@sjsu.edu

Website: www.sjsu.edu/chhs

Leadership:

Audrey Shillington, Dean
Matthew Masucci, Associate Dean
Laurie Drabble, Associate Dean of Research

Overview

The College of Health and Human Sciences provides both liberal and well-defined professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Course work prepares students to be competent and transformative professionals in a technologically complex and culturally diverse society. The college’s courses and programs provide students with a theoretical base that is developed and tested through: (1) research; (2) knowledge that can be applied in diverse systems; (3) processes that incorporate human understanding, social justice and cooperation, and (4) supervised practice through internships, field work and/or preceptorships in a variety of career-related settings. Graduates become leaders and establish professional careers as administrators, educators, practitioners, information specialists and applied researchers in a variety of settings. These settings include both private and public agencies, government institutions at all levels, community and health care organizations and educational institutions. The College of Health and Human Sciences values and respects diversity, inclusion, civility and individual uniqueness; we recognize the strength these factors bring to our community and learning environment. All of our interactions should reflect trust, caring and mutual respect. We value education and intellectual curiosity above all. The academic freedom of faculty and students is vital to our role of promoting life-long learning through intellectual inquiry, scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge. An overarching goal is that faculty and our academic programs will be recognized for outstanding research, teaching and service across disciplinary and geographic boundaries. A list of programs and courses can be found on each department page in the catalog.

College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Student Success Center

Offices/Telephone: MacQuarrie Hall (MH) 533 / 408-924-2910; Health Building (HB) 105 / 408-924-8601

Email: CHHSsuccesscenter@sjsu.edu

Website: www.sjsu.edu/chhs-ssc

The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) Student Success Center provides advising for undergraduate students majoring (or interested in majoring) in programs offered in CHHS Departments and Schools. Students are invited to stop by one of our two locations or call the Center for help with applying into a CHHS major, general education advising, academic policy related questions, peer mentoring, health professions advising, and/or to attend any of our various presentations and workshops.

The CHHS Student Success Center is also home to the Undeclared Pre-Nursing (UPN) Program, which is responsible for advising students in the UPN academic track. To find out more about the program and how to apply please visit us.

Internships

The departments/schools within the College offer internships that involve advanced practical experience, fieldwork or clinical experience in a professional work setting under direct supervision of qualified professionals. Interns would be assigned various duties and experiences related to their particular areas of specialization. Internships may include seminars, practica or preceptorships to further develop beginning and advanced level practice skills.

Teaching Credential Programs

The Department of Kinesiology , in collaboration with the Connie L. Lurie College of Education , provides two single subject professional programs designed for individuals who are interested in teaching physical education or adapted physical education in grades K-12. The California School Nurse Credential prepares Registered Nurses at the Master’s and Post Master’s level to provide and manage health services and programs in the school setting.

Organized Research Units and Unique Programs

The programs of the College of Health and Human Sciences are further enriched by educational, research, global partnerships, as well as cultural and training opportunities provided by the following specialized research units and unique programs: Institute of Nursing Research and Practice, Research Institute for Foster Youth Initiatives (RIFYI), Timpany Center, The Center for Applied Research on Human Services (CARHS), and the Center for Healthy Aging in Multicultural Populations (CHAMP).

SPARTANS Occupational Career Life Studies Program

The Successful Postsecondary Access & Related Transition Activities for Neurodiverse Students Occupational Career Life Studies (SPARTANS OCLS) Program is designed for college-aged students with intellectual disabilities who did not meet the original admission requirements at SJSU. The program aims to provide inclusive academic, social, and work experiences to support students in their pursuit of independent employment based on person-centered career goals.

Each student’s path in the SPARTANS OCLS program will be individualized according to their person-centered plans. The program is a two-year, non-degree, non-residential program offered through a collaboration between the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Lurie College of Education , and the College of Professional and Global Education at SJSU. The 36-unit program consists of the following components:

General Education (GE) Requirements: A minimum of 12 credits, including 1 course from each of the four GE areas, selected through person-centered planning;
Job Track Requirements: A minimum of 12 credit hours, selected through person-centered planning; and
Supervised Job Internship(s): A minimum of 12 units, including 6 units of SPARTANS OCLS Internship Seminar and 6 units of SPARTANS OCLS Internship for on- and off-campus job placements/internships related to the chosen job track.

Note: This program is not currently eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Courses

Health & Human Sciences