School of Health, Wellness, & Public Safety
Welcome! Programs of Study
The School of Health, Wellness and Public Safety (HWPS) is committed to providing a positive learning experience to improve, enrich and expand opportunities in our student's lives. HWPS offers credit and noncredit programs that lead to certificates, associate degrees and skill upgrading. Credit programs range in length from 12 weeks to 20 months that start in January, May or August. Most programs have prerequisite classes and required courses that must be completed with a grade C or better. Although some of the HWPS programs are open enrollment, many of the programs require an admission or petition process for admission.
Please see Programs of Study page for more information on all HWPS Programs.
General Program Information
- All HWPS programs except Nursing Assistant (NA) and Nursing Home/Home Health Attendant (NAHA) require a high school diploma
- All health programs require a health screening done by a licensed healthcare provider that verifies the student to be in good physical condition and free of health conditions that could endanger themselves or others.
- Many health programs require the student to be able to safely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Students in health programs are required to undergo routine drug screening and a criminal background screening.
- Students with a disqualifying felony conviction may not be able to complete program requirements, become licensed or certified, or gain employment in healthcare, public safety or fitness.
- Students with a latex allergy may have difficulty completing a health program due to the widespread use of latex products in the healthcare setting.
