The Division of Health Professions offers two minors, a certificate program, and courses and learning experiences which contribute to the understanding of health needs of individuals and society. The division is based on the coordination of programs in the Departments of Health Science; Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging; Occupational Therapy; and the School of Nursing. Other participating departments are Kinesiology and Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Management. The goals of the division are to:
1. Provide programs of study that integrate a variety of health-related disciplines to prepare students for careers in the health professions;
2. Contribute to the liberal education of students through courses designed to provide an understanding of human health, fitness and health delivery systems; and
3. Meet the continuing education needs of health professionals.
The curriculum is based on cooperation, coordination and collaboration among departments in the division to offer lectures, seminars, research and field experiences taught by faculty who represent a broad range of professional experience and backgrounds. This multidisciplinary emphasis provides for the study of human health as an interaction of biological-psychological-sociological systems. Collaboration extends beyond the curriculum to strengthen grant and research activities, as well as coordination of faculty and student activities in general.
The division seeks to prepare health practitioners who are technically competent and who are effective in a variety of clinical, agency and community settings. Clinical affiliations and on-site experiences are essential to the Health Professions Program and, as such, are a coordinated effort among departments. Local communities, their agencies, and organizations are a valuable resource to the division to provide an understanding of community needs and health delivery systems. Particular emphasis is placed on an abundant cultural and social diversity for which new and alternative health delivery and professional strategies are required.
The recruitment, retention and graduation of students traditionally under-represented in the health professions provide foci for work in the division. Emphasis is on individual advisement, counseling and the encouragement of student and faculty interaction.
Course offerings are flexible to respond to societal and professional concerns. Consult the schedule of classes or an advisor for courses available under the Health Professions Program and under individual departments within the division.
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