2025-2026 Catalog
Health Science
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Program Description
The mission of the Bachelor’s degre in Health Science is to prepare future health professionals who are competent, compassionate, creative and critical thinkers, and whose work addresses health disparities in the community. Our vision is a just and equitable world of physically, mentally, and socially healthy people living in healthy communities.
Our interdisciplinary degree program combines the knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines to provide rigorous training in health science. The curriculum includes a set of core courses and several elective courses that each student chooses in consultation with an academic advisor.
Careers
For students who envision a career with direct patient care (Physical Therapists, Nurses, Doctors, Dentists, etc.) the Health Science major offers a curriculum that will allow them to enter clinical graduate education, as required by those professions. The program also prepares students for careers in the multidisciplonary domain of health: in hospital administration, hospital records management, health promotion and education, program evaluation, health data researcher and public health.
Program Learning Outcomes
Prepare students for graduate programs or professional careers in private and public health services that aim to enhance the health status of individuals and populations.
Upon completing the program, BS Health Science students will be able to:
• Identify issues and trends in health care delivery systems and public health areas and implement solutions to better health care services to individuals and ethnically and culturally diverse populations.
• Analyze the nature, transmission, pathologic processes, prevention, and control of human diseases from a public health perspective.
• Demonstrate an understanding of health care information systems that affect service delivery with agencies and in the public.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the aging population and the ability to apply knowledge and skills in gerontology in fields from disease prevention and life extension to policy planning and social reform.
• Apply research skills in organizational and personal health settings, and in health education practice.
• Integrate and apply current management concepts and skills in areas of health care personnel, organizations and agencies, emphasizing problem-solving techniques and group communication skills.
Faculty
Ronald Berkowsky, PhD
Associate Professor - Health Science
Areas of expertise include Gerontology/Aging and technology use in healthcare. His research focuses on the impact of technology on health and well-being, particularly among older adults.
Solano Hall 1171
(805) 437-2043
ronald.berkowsky@csuci.edu
Jennifer Burris, PhD, RD, CNSC, CDE, CSSD, CSG
Lecturer - Health Science
Dr. Burris is a Registered Dietician with extensive experience working in areas of acute care, sports nutrition and pediatric care. Her research interest focuses on the integrated role of nutrition and physical activity to promote patient wellness.
Solano Hall 1123
jennifer.burris@csuci.edu
Thomas A. Clobes, PhD
Assistant Professor - Health Science
Dr. Clobes has spent over 20 years in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, bringing relevant real-world experience to the classroom. His research interests range from diabetes patient adherence to health policy and clinical use of medical cannabis.
Solano Hall 1151
thomas.clobes@csuci.edu
Blair Craddock
Lecturer - Health Science
Areas of expertise include community health, particularly long-term services and support, aging population, health outcomes and social determinants of health.
Solano Hall 1123
blair.craddock@csuci.edu
Lydia Dixon, PhD
Associate Professor- Health Science
(805) 437-2044
Solano Hall 1167
lydia.dixon@csuci.edu
Melissa Gutierrez-Jimenez, BS, MA
Lecturer - Health Science
Associate Professor of Health Science
Solano Hall 1167
melissa.gutierrez@csuci.edu
Edward Irobi, PhD, MPH, M.Med.Sc
Lecturer - Health Science
Solano Hall 1123
edward.irobi@csuci.edu
Lynette Landry, PhD, RN
Chair of Health Science
(805) 437-3150
Manzanita Hall 1204
lynette.landry@csuci.edu
Kristen Linton, PhD
Assistant Professor - Health Science
(805) 437-3757
Solano Hall 1120
kristen.linton@csuci.edu
Carol H. Mack, Ph.D., JD, RN
Associate Professor of Health Science
Solano Hall 1167
(805) 437-2619
carol.mack@csuci.edu
Ashley Parks, DrPH, MPH, MTech, PMP, CLSSBB, MCHES, CPH, CPHQ, CPHRM, HACP, CS-MC, CHTS-IM, CPPS
Lecturer - Health Science
Solano Hall 1123
ashley.parks@csuci.edu
William E. Wagner, III, MA, MPH, PhD
Professor - Health Science & Sociology
(805) 437-3314
Solano Hall 1166
william.wagner@csuci.edu
Ashley Winans, MS, MA
Lecturer - Health Science
Solano Hall 1123
ashley.winans694@csuci.edu
Contact Information:
Health Science
Solano 1123
California State University Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, California 93012
(805) 437-2691
health.science@csuci.edu
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