Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology

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School of Natural Sciences,

Health & Kinesiology

The Norco College School of Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology offers a number of certificate pattern programs. Certificate programs, leading to an associate of science degree require a minimum of 18 units (6 classes or so).

The School of Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology provides relevant, rigorous and career-focused degree programs that meet the needs of self-directed adults who seek to achieve educational and professional goals.

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.

Mission Statement

The Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Health Science, Kinesiology, Physical Science, and Physics programs are part of the School of Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology and, as such, have developed the following mission statement:

“The Norco College School of Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology provides learning in a wide variety of disciplines. Professionals include chemists, scientists, engineers, physical therapists and athletic trainers. The School of Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology includes a program that provides assistance to students pursuing the physical, life, and natural sciences, health and kinesiology degrees. Scholars receive career and academic counseling, mentoring and assistance with the transfer process."

Check out our Spring 2024 Career and Academic Planning (CAP) Events!

March - Nursing Guest Speaker. Watch it on Zoom!	Zoom Recording Nursing Guest Speaker, March 07, 2024 Use Passcode m9SJ@5p8
April - From Norco College Alumni to Biology Professional	May 2, 12:50-1:50pm, IT 117

Dean of Instruction: Courtney Doussett
Department Chairs: Teresa Friedrich Finnern/Jody Tyler/Suzanne Witmer
Counselor: Adriana Moreno
Educational Advisor: Alex Spencer
Instructional Department Specialist: Susan Lafferty

Faculty Advisors

*Science, Health, and Kinesiology*
Teresa Friedrich Finnern, Ph.D. Department Co-Chair Professor Biology 951-372-7012 ST 201D Send Email	Jody Tyler, Ph.D. Department Co-Chair Associate Professor Chemistry 951-738-7775 HUM 119 Send Email	Suzanne Witmer, M.Ed. Department Co-Chair Associate Professor Health Science/ Kinesiology 951-372-7195 WEQ W2A Send Email
Ruben Aguilar, M.S. Assistant Professor Kinesiology 951-372-7000 WEQ W9C Send Email	Weining Cui, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Chemistry 951-738-7697 PORT B 202 Send Email	Jacob Drainville, M.S. Assistant Professor Biology 951-372-7029 PORT A 101 Send Email
Monica M. Gutierrez, Ph.D. Professor Biology 951-372-7171 ST 201B Send Email	Starlene Justice, M.A. Associate Professor Geography 951-738-7783 WEQ W2D Send Email	Virgil Lee, Ph.D. Associate Professor Chemistry 951-738-7770 IT 200E Send Email
Christopher Lugo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Chemistry 951-738-7408 HUM 120 Send Email	Lindsay Owens, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Physics 951-738-7272 PORT B 201 Send Email	Tim Wallstrom, Ph.D. Professor Kinesiology 951-739-7810 WEQ W9A Send Email