Health Professions Department

Preparing Healthcare Professionals for Diverse Career Paths

The Health Professions Department provides students with a strong foundation in healthcare knowledge, clinical practice, and professional development. Through innovative coursework, experiential learning, and industry-focused training, students gain the skills needed to pursue rewarding careers in healthcare or continue their education through graduate and professional programs.

Faculty work closely with students to provide mentorship, career guidance, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare graduates to meet the needs of an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Programs emphasize critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and patient-centered care while helping students build the confidence needed to succeed in healthcare professions.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Pathways to Meaningful Careers in Healthcare

Health Professions programs prepare students for a variety of healthcare roles while providing opportunities for professional growth, clinical experience, and continued education.

Applied Health Science

The Applied Health Science program provides a broad healthcare foundation for students interested in healthcare administration, wellness, community health, public health, and professional healthcare careers. Coursework helps students develop knowledge and skills that are applicable across multiple healthcare settings.

Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care program prepares students to become respiratory therapists who specialize in the assessment and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Students gain hands-on experience while learning advanced respiratory care techniques used in hospitals and healthcare systems.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant prepares students to become skilled healthcare professionals who help individuals develop, recover, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and meaningful participation in life.

Benefits of Our Health Professions Programs

Health Professions programs combine academic excellence with practical learning experiences that help students prepare for careers in healthcare and continued professional development.

Clinical Learning Experiences

Students participate in experiential learning opportunities that help connect academic knowledge with real-world healthcare environments. These experiences strengthen professional skills and support career readiness.

Interprofessional Collaboration

Healthcare professionals rarely work alone. Students learn to collaborate effectively with professionals from multiple disciplines while developing communication and teamwork skills that support quality patient care.

Diverse Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in healthcare organizations, wellness programs, rehabilitation services, community health settings, and many other healthcare-related fields.