School of Health Sciences
Cultivating Exceptional Health Professionals
The School of Health Sciences aspires to develop exceptional leaders in the health
professions through active learning and community engagement in a multi-disciplinary,
collaborative learning environment. Our experienced faculty are dedicated educators,
scholars, and clinicians committed to their fields and the academic preparation of
students. Academic programs are designed to cultivate exceptional health professionals
through the thoughtful and intentional curricular design of each program, including
lab experiences, internships, clinical education, and capstone projects. Opportunities
for community engagement, service learning, international travel programs, independent
study, and student-faculty research further enhance the experience and prepare students
for their career.
Athletic Trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who provide patient-centered
care in collaboration with a physician. As part of the healthcare team, services
provided by ATs include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education,
emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation
of injuries and medical conditions. The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
program is a 2-year program preparing gradutes to be professionally engaged while
delivering high quality patient-centered care as athletic trainers. Learn more about MSAT
Paramedics and EMTs are the front-line in the on-going efforts to improve the emergency
health care delivery systems in America. Paramedics respond to medical and traumatic
emergencies, stabilize patients on-scene using state-of-the-art medical technology,
and monitor patients during transport to hospitals and trauma centers.
Learn more about EMC
Environmental Health recognizes that our well-being depends upon our social and physical
environment, as well as our lifestyle. The Environmental Health Program is focused
on the protection of human health from biological, chemical, and physical hazards
in the environment. Graduates of the department are highly trained scientists and
professionals capable of identifying and measuring environmental hazards and effective
management and control of those hazards. Learn more about ENVH
Integrated Health Sciences prepares students through a comprehensive and well-rounded
curriculum for employment and/or advanced graduate study in a myriad of health, medical,
and wellness domains. The innovative core curriculum, coupled with the concentration
of interest, prepares students to apply their knowledge and skills to real world health
issues through a senior capstone experience.
Learn more about IHS
This flexible ONLINE program is designed for students with backgrounds in healthcare
administration and business, health-related education, or clinical practice who aspire
to leadership roles in the industry, or students preparing to become a Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). A variety of concentrations provide students an opportunity
for in-depth study in their area of focus and career path.
Learn more about MHS
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are experts in food and nutrition. They
advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific
health-related goal. They may do so through management, clinical practice, community
and public health, business, or education and research.
Learn more about ND
Recreational therapists help people improve their holistic health and well-being,
including reducing stress and improving coping skills; recovering basic physical and
mental abilities; and building confidence to socialize effectively. Recreational therapy
students learn to use active interventions when working with individuals with illnesses
or disabling conditions.
Learn more about RT
Students within the School of Health Sciences will be assigned an advisor that
supports success within their program and success at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ.
Students are asked to meet with their advisor at least once a semester, allowing students
the chance to have one-on-one attention where they can discuss: current and future
classes, registration, academic and professional goals, graduate/professional programs,
graduation, and campus resources.
Learn more about the Student Services Center