Welcome to the Health Science Department!

Our Mission:

To enrich the lives of students and contribute to public health through innovative and contemporary education in the principles and skills of health science, contributions to the intellectual foundations of community health, leadership in the public health profession, and collaborations with community partners.

We have offered a Master of Public Health Degree (MPH) in Community Health Education on the SJSU campus since 1970, and now the MPH degree is offered via distance education. We are the home department for the multidisciplinary Gerontology Program. We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, with five options:

1. Health Science (Community Health)
2. Health Science and a Minor
3. Concentration in Gerontology
4. Concentration in Health Services Administration
5. Concentration in Health Professions

We also offer two Minors, Health Science and Gerontology, and a post-baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Social Gerontology.

Prospective MPH Applicants: Please visit the links below for information regarding our campus and distance-based degree options.

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One Washington Square - San José, California USA, 95192 - 408.924.1000