School of NSHK
School of Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology
Certificates can be completed within one and a half to two years and lead to employment! Each course required for the certificate must be completed with a "C" grade or better and all can be counted toward the degree as well as the major.
Considering a Nursing Career? Listen to the pre-recorded Career and Academic Pathway (CAP) session to learn more about the benefits of being a nurse:
Mission Statement
Dean of Instruction: Courtney Doussett
Department Chairs:
Peggy Campo: Co-Chair of Biology
Lindsay Owens: Assistant Chair of Physics
Starlene Justice: Co-Chair of Chemistry and Geography
Suzanne Witmer: Co-Chair of Kinesiology and Health Science
Counselor: Adriana Moreno
Educational Advisor: Alexzander LeSueur
Instructional Department Specialist:
Debra Karrer (Temporary) - PHY, GEG, CHE
Yolanda Stanley (Temporary) - KIN, HES
Melissa Olivieri (Temporary) - BIO
Library Liaison: Miguel Castro
Eliza Fabian values excellence, responsibility, and self-motivation. She never settles for just “an answer” without a thorough explanation of how that answer was derived. She successfully takes a heavy course load each semester while balancing her out of school obligations, demonstrating that her time management skills are top-notch.
Benjamin Zelaya was selected as the Student Spotlight in the School of Natural Sciences, Health, & Kinesiology. Benjamin has an outstanding commitment to academic excellence and campus involvement. He embodies leadership and a collaborative spirit, and is an exemplary student, consistently showcasing a commendable work ethic and an unwavering dedication to his education.

Career Decision Making
Deciding on a career is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make and we're here to help! The Norco College Academic Counseling and Career Development Center provides a variety of resources to guide and direct you through a proven career development process, and we encourage all students to schedule some time to meet with a counselor for help with this important decision.
Connect with a CounselorThere are numerous career options for students who get a degree! Check out the local career data on this page and schedule a career counseling appointment today!
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