Health Science
Possible career opportunities in addiction studies
The addiction studies counseling certificate prepares students for a career as a substance abuse counselor, community services worker, or an addiction/prevention/intervention educator.
Possible career opportunities in health science
A health science graduate may work in federal, state or county health agencies, community clinics, voluntary health agencies and hospitals, insurance or pharmaceutical companies.
Possible career opportunities in nutrition
Courses offered within the nutrition discipline prepare students for numerous career paths. These courses begin to prepare the student for careers in food science, dietetics, nursing, dental hygiene, restaurant management, and sports nutrition as well as many other food related or health related professions. Specific courses also meet the requirements for certain certificate programs and majors offered at DVC and other colleges.
Degrees and certificates
Associate in science degrees
- Addiction counseling (ADS)
- Addiction studies (ADS)
- Health education (HSCI)
- Respiratory therapy (RT)
- Public health science for transfer (AST)
Certificates of achievement
- Addiction counseling (ADS)
- Addiction studies (ADS)
Additional resources
- Health Science Department Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- Return to Health Science Department page
- Career resources
- Health education resources
- Higher education opportunities
Contact Health Sciences
| Chair: | Dr. Kristen Colchico, Health Science |
| Telephone: | 925-969-4254 |
| Email: | kcolchico@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | HFO 105 Campus map |
| Contact: | Teresita Saechao, Nutrition |
| Telephone: | 925-969-4252 |
| Email: | tsaechao@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | SC-302 Campus map |
| Contact: | Kim Schenk, Respiratory Therapy |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2036 |
| Email: | kschenk@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | AB-214 Campus map |
