School of Health Sciences & Public Service

Departments & Programs

Our programs in the School of Health Sciences & Public Service will prepare you to become an industry leader with the skills to improve diverse populations’ quality of health and wellbeing for years to come. Benefit from hands-on learning in state-of the art facilities equipped with technology utilized by today’s medical professionals. Some programs will even provide opportunities to interact with real adult, adolescent, or animal patients in clinical work experience courses, so you can put your learning to the test and prepare for your career.

Allied Health

Learn the fundamentals of patient care in one of our Allied Health programs. Our career education programs provide you with the training you need to prepare for state and national exams and/or begin your career in the health field. Learn more about Allied Health programs’ special application requirements to get started. Explore our Allied Health programs.

Amanda Johnston Department Chair - Allied Health School of Health Sciences & Public Service ajohnsto@sdccd.edu 619-388-2229 Office: S-315

Connie Renda Assistant Chair - Allied Health School of Health Sciences & Public Service crenda@sdccd.edu 619-388-2606 Office: S-308

Allied Health Degrees & Certificates

American Sign Language

Become a bridge for individuals seeking to communicate and connect through American Sign Language. Our programs prepare you for interpreting careers with a comprehensive education in technical signing skills and cultural perspectives among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Explore our American Sign Language programs.

Leslie Styles Department Chair - American Sign Language School of Health Sciences & Public Service lstyles@sdccd.edu 619-388-5824 Office: G-328

Ida Cross Assistant Chair - American Sign Language School of Health Sciences & Public Service icross@sdccd.edu 619-388-2209 Office: R-101

American Sign Language Degrees & Certificates

Consumer/Nutrition Studies

Prepare for a future career supporting healthy development and bodily functions. Our programs will help you make a difference in diverse people’s lives by providing nutrition guidance and lifestyle advice that leads to happier and healthier living. Explore our Consumer and Nutrition Studies programs.

Ida Cross Department Chair - Consumer & Family Studies School of Health Sciences & Public Service icross@sdccd.edu 619-388-2209 Office: R-101

Consumer/Nutrition Studies Degrees & Certificates

Work Experience

Explore learning opportunities that take you outside the classroom. At Mesa College, you can get credit for your work, internships, and volunteer experiences through programs that immerse you in the local San Diego community and foster your personal and professional growth. Learn more about our Work Experience courses.

Shawn Fawcett Work-Based Learning Coordinator - Work Experience School of Health Sciences & Public Service sfawcett@sdccd.edu 619-388-2340

Dean of Health Sciences & Public Service

Cassandra Storey Dean School of Health Sciences & Public Service 619-388-2789 S-300