This is an archive of the 2016-2017 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

This is an archive of the 2016-2017 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2016-2017

Programs

B.S., Health Administration

The B.S. in Health Administration degree program provides initial preparation for careers in health services administration, and for those already employed, an opportunity to continue their professional advancement. The undergraduate curriculum also prepares the individual to enter the Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) degree program. Further education at the graduate level often is …

B.S., Public Health

The B.S. in Public Health program is intended to prepare students with the skills needed to understand how to plan, implement and evaluate the educational components of health and human service programs. Public, voluntary and proprietary health and human service agencies, hospitals, organizations, industry and professional consulting firms that provide services to various governmental and …

B.S., Radiologic Sciences

The Radiologic Sciences B.S. degree program prepares practitioners (radiologic technologists) to work with patients and physicians, performing a wide variety of diagnostic imaging procedures within the radiology (X-ray) department. The radiologic technologists must know the principles of anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiographic imaging, radiation safety, the operation of many types of X-ray and computerized equipment, the …

Minor in Gerontology

The interdisciplinary minor in Gerontology is offered by the College of Health and Human Development. The minor complements many other academic majors, and many of the courses satisfy the requirements or electives for other programs. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the field of aging. Graduates with …

Minor in Health Sciences for Teachers

The Health Sciences for Teachers minor provides students who have or are about to receive a California teaching credential with the opportunity to obtain a Supplemental Authorization in Health Science. Contact the Credential Office for more information.

M.P.H., Public Health

Community Health Education

The mission of the MPH program in Community Health Education is to prepare professional community health educators to enhance the general health and well-being of diverse human populations and communities. The graduate program in Community Health Education provides advanced study for health educators working in a variety of settings, such as community health agencies, patient …

M.P.H., Public Health

Applied Epidemiology

The mission of the MPH program in Applied Epidemiology is to prepare professional public health epidemiologists with the necessary problem-solving, critical-thinking and technological skills that will allow them to assess, implement and evaluate programs in diverse human populations and communities.

M.S., Health Administration

The graduate degree in Health Administration prepares students for management and leadership roles in health services and related organizations and systems. The curriculum provides for advanced study of issues, problems and strategies for managing the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare through public, voluntary and private sector healthcare organizations, including, but not limited to, hospitals, …

Gerontology Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is offered by the College of Health and Human Development to prepare a qualified workforce to address the needs of our aging population. The certificate provides an opportunity for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree in another discipline to acquire an understanding of the issues and problems of aging …

Health Administration Certificate

This Health Administration certificate is offered through the Tseng College. The post-graduate certificate is comprised of five classes (select one specialization, national or international). The certificate is linked to the student’s Master of Public Administration degree and is a completely online program. For more information about the certificate and the M.P.A. degree, please contact Alice Lu at the Tseng …

Health Informatics—Administration, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics—Administration The post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Informatics provides an opportunity for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree in health administration, business administration, nursing or another discipline to acquire the skills and knowledge in a critical workforce shortage area of health informatics. The certificate is focused on the administrative issues and …