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College of Health Sciences and Human Services

Department of Health, Human Services and Public Policy

Collaborative Health and Human Services Degree

What is CHHS? 

The Bachelor's Degree in Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) is an interdisciplinary degree for students interested in health and human services career fields. Students gain experience in the disciplines of: 

  • Public administration 
  • Public health
  • Social work

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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A CHHS DEGREE?

CHHS students learn valuable skills that prepare them for for entry level positions in a variety of careers, such as: 

  • Administrative Analyst 
  • Administrative Government Positions
  • Administrative Support Coordinator
  • Case Manager
  • Children and/or Youth Advocate
  • Community Health Educator
  • Community Health Worker
  • Community Resource Specialist
  • Education Coordinator
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Health and/or Human Services Specialist
  • Health Care Navigator
  • High School Counselor
  • Human Resources Specialist 
  • Law Enforcement or Public Safety Officers
  • Nonprofit Manager
  • Prevention Coordinator
  • Probation Officer
  • Police Officer
  • Program Director
  • Public Affairs and Communications 
  • Public Health or Social Service Program Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Social Worker 
  • Training Specialist
  • Wellness Coordinator

CHHS CHATTER - What's NEW? 

NEWStudent Resources:  We have created this new page to compile/share many of the helpful resources for students, everything from basic needs, food resources, to financial support, housing, and emotional/health supports, available on campus and through the local community. Let us know of other resources we should share on our page. Our department is here to support you!   

FUN FACT: Did you know there is a scholarship just for CHHS students?  Learn more about the Louis Siebenmorgen scholarship.   

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CHHS Class of 2022-2023 - CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the CHHS graduates who completed their capstones this year and earned their CHHS degrees in Spring 2023! Please keep in touch, alumni!  Don't forget to send us your personal email address to stay on our mailing lists, and consider joining our CHHS Alumni page if you're a Facebook user.  If you have great photos from Commencement or other festivities that you'd like to share, please email them to us at hhspp@csumb.edu

Student Spotlights

We are sharing Student and Alumni spotlights and other interesting info on CHHS-related happenings on our Instagram page.  Please follow us here for updates!