Welcome to the College of Health and Human Development
Enhance, enrich, and empower the human experience with us! Our academic programs lead to careers in many areas of service, health, activity, and environmental well-being.
Learn the skills to serve your community as a health advocate, nurse, exercise physiologist, audiologist, environmental health specialist, youth counselor, hospitality & tourism specialist, food scientist, physical therapist, assistive technology specialist, and more.
Departments & Programs
HHD's Academic Programs are offered through our Academic Departments. We offer 23 degrees (10 undergraduate; 13 graduate) and two credentials through nine academic departments.
NEWS HHD
Patchareeya Kwan, 2024 CSUN Jerome Richfield Scholar
Health Sciences faculty Patchareeya (Patty) Kwan has been named the 2024 Jerome Richfield Memorial Fellow by the CSUN Office of the Provost and Research and Grant Committee, Research and Sponsored Programs. Know more about Patchareeya Kwan
Mirna Troncoso-Sawyer, New Director of HHD's Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing
This spring, Mirna Troncoso-Sawyer, faculty in Health Sciences/Public Health, became the new Director of the Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing in the College of Health and Human Development.
HHD Staff Profile : Jennifer Steinrad
Francisca Castillo: Raise the Bar: Women's Equity in Sports Award
Christopher Rogers Is the 2024-25 HHD Research Fellow
Read full news articles on News (HHD) Page.
Read about Campanella and Dodgers Foundations Honor Physical Therapy Students
Read about CSUN Receives $1M Grant to Bridge the Divide Between Those Who Work with Young Children with Disabilities.
Read about Moderation is the Key to Health Eating Habits, According to CSUN Prof.
Events
Black Women Entrepreneur Leader
Black Woman Entrepreneur Leader.
Tue, April 23, 2pm - 3:15pm.
Grand Salon, University Student Union (USU).
Join Dr. Mechelle Best, Dean of the College of Health and Human Development, for a wide ranging conversation with Nicole Harper Rawlins about entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy.
USU Night Market
NIGHT MARKET
Friday, April 26 6-10 p.m.
Plaza Del Sol, University Student Union
USU invites students to Night Market for a city-inspired evening! Experience vibrant music, street performances, and tasty delights. Join us for a fun-filled night of community, activities, and prizes.
Spring Dance Concert, Kinesis: Emerging Choreography
Kinesis: Don't miss Emerging Choreography, our spring dance concert! Experience a fusion of art and science as top student choreographers and dancers showcase diverse visions and passionate performances. Supported by the IRA program, it's a vital part of our dance programming at CSUN.
Showtimes:
- Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 7:30 pm
- Thursday April 25, 2024 at 2 pm and
- Thursday April 25, 2024 7:30 p.m.
Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall
Box office: 818-677-2488
Students/Seniors: $10
General Admission: $20
Thursday, February 15, March 14, April 11, May 2nd, 2024,
Sequoia Hall Courtyard, 1:30 – 3:00 P.M.
Join us for Tea Haven Spring Events! Enjoy origami, music, crafts, and tea while supporting better mental health practices. These events help CSUN students connect socially, access resources, and engage in wellness activities to combat stress. Funded by CQF: Tea Haven Project, it's a cross-college collaboration between CSUN's College of Health and Human Development (CADV, FCS, & MMC) and Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, & Communication(CTVA; Dr. Elizabeth Leister).
CSUN TRENDS
Fundraiser Challenge: Support TRENDS Annual Fashion Show
Fashion Design and Merchandising student organization 45th Annual Fashion Show
Fashion Imprint - Designers leave a trace
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024
UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION
NORTHRIDGE CENTER ON THE CSUN CAMPUS
TICKETS SOLD AT ASSOCIATED STUDENT TICKETING OFFICE
$15 STUDENTS: CSUN ID $20 GENERAL ADMISSION
DOORS OPEN @ 5:15 PM
SHOW STARTS @ 6:00 PM
(818) 677 - 2488
Land Acknowledgement
The CSUN College of Health and Human Development recognizes and acknowledges the Sesevitam, the first people of this ancestral and unceded territory of Sesevenga that is now occupied by our institution and our college; and it honors their elders, past and present, and the Sesevitam descendants who are citizens of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. We recognize that the Sesevitam are still here and we are committed to lifting up their stories, culture, and community.
Remembering Dr. Sal Esparza
Dear Health Sciences and CSUN Community, It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the devastatin...
FCS Graduate Program Open House
Are you ready to take your next step in your academic journey after a Bachelors? Then come join the FCS Depar...
Sustainable Fashion Program Online Panel Talk Series: Textile Waste
Join the Sustainable Fashion Program (SFP) for an online panel talk introducing environmentally conscious pro...