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Welcome to Public Health

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community, reducing health disparities and/or creating positive social change?

If so, Public Health is the perfect fit for you!

We offer a variety of flexible learning options—face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses—so you can tailor your education to fit your life. Plus, our Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program is the only college credit program of its kind in Contra Costa County!

Our dedicated faculty are always staying current with the latest developments in public health education, careers, and policy, ensuring you receive the highest level of professional preparation in a rapidly growing field.

Whether you're aiming for a transfer to a four-year CSU program with our AS-T in Public Health or are interested in our two-semester, 16-unit Community Health Worker certificate program with an internship, we’ve got the tools to help you succeed.

Public Health is part of the Science and Health Interest Area, where you'll find a friendly, supportive community ready to help you thrive.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re happy to chat and guide you on your journey.

Sincerely,
Dr. Kristen Colchico
Public Health, Department Chair and CHW Program Coordinator
 

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Public Health

The public health program prepares students to promote community health, prevent disease, and pursue careers in health education, advocacy, or transfer to four-year schools.

Contact Us

Kristen Colchico Department Chair

Pleasant Hill Health Faculty Offices - hFO HFO-105

Pleasant Hill Hours

Dec 16 - 19: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dec 20 - Jan 1: Closed for Winter Break
Jan 2 - 17: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jan 20: Closed for MLK Day
Jan 22 - Feb 7: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Feb 10 - May 23: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.