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Submitter's Information

Name

Kelli O'Rourke

Title

Senior Curriculum Analyst

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Fresno City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Becky Barabe

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Community Outreach, Social Justice, and Health Advocacy

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Health Occupations, General (120100)

Projected Start Date

08/12/24

Catalog Description

The Certificate of Achievement in Community Outreach, Social Justice, and Health will prepare students with the skills and knowledge to enter the public health field as a Community Health Worker. This 11-unit certificate program will educate and empower students to successfully serve in community-involved, equity-driven health professions with the skills and core knowledge of community health practice. Students will understand root causes of community health issues and health disparities, assess the health needs of the diverse populations they serve, and develop and implement equity-driven, community-involved health education activities. Students will gain in-field experience with local health organizations to implement the concepts and best practices they have learned through the program.  

Enrollment Completer Projections

An estimated average of 20 students would earn this Certificate of Achievement annually, based on current trends of both course enrollment in AHLTH 1 and degrees awarded in Public Health Science for Transfer. It is highly likely that enrollment will increase annually, as student enrollment in the AHLTH 1 course has doubled in size (from 29 to 60 students enrolled) since it was first taught at Fresno City College in Fall 2019. With the approval of this Certificate of Achievement, Fresno City College faculty and staff can inform and encourage students who enroll in AHLTH 1 to complete the Certificate of Achievement as part of their educational journey. v

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The goal of this Certificate is to educate and empower students to successfully serve in community-involved, equity-driven public health professions with the skills and core knowledge of community health practice. Students who complete this Certificate will be trained in the necessary skills to successfully implement community health outreach activities. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

11

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Certificate of Achievement in Community Outreach, Social Justice, and Health will prepare students with the skills and knowledge to enter the public health field as a Community Health Worker. This 11-unit certificate program will educate and empower students to successfully serve in community-involved, equity-driven health professions with the skills and core knowledge of community health practice. Students will understand root causes of community health issues and health disparities, assess the health needs of the diverse populations they serve, and develop and implement equity-driven, community-involved health education activities. Students will gain in-field experience with local health organizations to implement the concepts and best practices they have learned through the program.  

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
AHLTH 1Introduction to Public Health
3Y1
AHLTH 2Health and Social Justice
3Y1
AHLTH 21Culturally Relevant Health Promotion
2Y1
PSY 2General Psychology
3Y1




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Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions

Submission Details

Published at

07/02/24 - 08:34 AM

Last edited at

07/02/24 - 11:26 AM by Kelli O'Rourke

Status

Recommended

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