Health and Public Services

Health & Public Services

Guided Pathway Division

The Health & Public Services Guided Pathway includes programs for students who are interested in careers dedicated to the well-being and in the service of others. Students will thrive in their field with knowledge of assessments, procedures, and human relations. Majors in this field will put students on a path to enter a career in healthcare, wellness, or the criminal justice system.

Compton College is Open!

We're here to help you create your success story!

Virtual and in-person enrollment services (counseling, financial aid, registration, support services/resources and programs) are available Monday-Friday. Appointments are not required.
The Library, Everytable Cafeteria, Bookstore, and Student Health Center are all open to current students. The Student Success Center welcomes walk-ins but appointments are recommended.
Classes are available online and in-person. Please refer to the schedule of classes for details.
Community members may use the track Monday-Friday, 4:00-9:00 a.m.

Please remember to follow these health and safety protocols:

All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask at all times when indoors and in the presence of others, except when actively eating or drinking, preferably outdoors.
Students, please refer to the Student Information and Communications webpage for current Entry to Campus Protocol.
Employees, please refer to the Employee Entry to Campus Info webpage for current Entry to Campus Protocol.

Degrees and Certificates Available

Administration of Justice (AST and CERT)

General Studies (AA) with an emphasis in Kinesiology & Wellness

Nursing (AS)
Upward Mobility Option (AS)

New! Certified Nursing Assistant

Physical Education
Kinesiology (AAT), Fitness Trainer (CERT)

OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE: Degree or certificate not available at Compton College.
Contemporary Health, Fire & Emergency Technology, First Aid, Human Development, Medical Terminology

Click here for the Compton College Course Catalog.

Health and Public Services Program Mapper:

Explore the programs and maps designed to help you reach your educational and career goals.

Contact Information

Dr. Wei Zhou
Interim Dean of Student Learning
wzhou@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext.2727
Allied Health Building, Room 111

Dr. Wanda Morris
Interim Associate Dean/Director of Nursing
wcolemanmorris@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2702
Allied Health Building, Room 113

Shirley Thomas
Division Chair - HEPS
Assistant Director of Nursing
310-900-1600 ext. 2717, AHB 103
sthomas@compton.edu

Linda Garcia
Senior Administrative Assistant
lgarcia15@compton.edu
310-900-310-900-1600, ext. 2701,
AHB 110

Cristian Markovich (He, Him, El)
Instructional Division Coordinator
STEM / Health and Public Services
cmarkovich@compton.edu
310-9001600, ext. 2726

Theresa Barragan-Echeverria
Guided Pathways Counselor
tbarragan@compton.edu

Eckko Blake
Guided Pathways Counselor
eblake@compton.edu

Dr. Essie French Preston
Guided Pathways Counselor
epreston@compton.edu

Shay Brown
Guided Pathways Counselor
sbrown@compton.edu

Rosa Portillo Gonzalez
Student Services Advisor
rportillogonzalez@compton.edu