College of Health Professions
College of Health Professions
KARL E. MINGES, PhD, MPH
Dean
IRINA ELLISON, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Global Programs
STEPHANIE CLINES, PhD, L.A.T., A.T.C.
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
MOLLY PAGUAGA, EdD
Assistant Dean for Student Success
MISSION STATEMENT
The College of Health Professions’ mission is to create an inclusive, collaborative and experiential learning environment in order to educate skilled health professionals dedicated to social justice, mutual respect, and human dignity. We prepare skilled healthcare professionals whose practice is rooted in evidence and reason and who value inter-professional engagement. We strive to educate individuals who lead with distinction in practice, teaching, service, and research. We inspire our graduates to advance this mission and to foster strong interpersonal connections with consumers, colleagues, communities, and global partners.
WE ARE
An inter-professional community of faculty who are experienced clinician scholars, translational researchers, public health practitioners, hospital administrators, clinical specialists, and community leaders supported by dedicated administrative staff who serve our undergraduate and graduate students. We actively engage alumni and partner with clinical sites, schools, local community centers and organizations to provide students with clinical internships, preceptorships, and service-learning experiences.
WE ASPIRE TO BECOME RECOGNIZED AS A COMMUNITY OF :
- Educators skilled in the use of innovative pedagogies and high impact practices.
- Practitioners dedicated to reducing healthcare disparities, promoting diversity and inclusion, promoting health and wellness.
- Practice scholars who accelerate the impact of health sciences through inter-professional collaborative teamwork and translational research.
- Service providers who support the needs of our local and global partners.
- Enterprising leaders who serve our clients, students, communities, and advance our professions.
WHAT WE VALUE
The College of Health Professions seeks to foster the development of health professionals who demonstrate intellectual and professional integrity, who value compassionate service to others, and who take leading roles in communities governed by spiritual and moral values.
As a professional college within a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts tradition, the College of Health Professions is committed to providing an education built upon deep respect for the dignity of the person and a recognition of the responsibility of each individual to contribute to the building of a more just society. All professional programs in the college are accredited and approved by the appropriate professional and government agencies.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science
- Healthcare Administration Concentration
- Dietetics & Nutrition Concentration
- Public Health Concentration
- Global Health Concentration
- Radiography Concentration
- Degree Completion Option (online)
- Associate of Science in Radiography
- Minor in Human Clinical Nutrition
GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED
- Master of Science in Athletic Training
- Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Healthcare Informatics'
- Healthcare Administration Graduate Certificate
- Healthcare Informatics Graduate Certificate
- Healthcare Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Graduate Certificate
- Dietetics & Nutrition Concentration
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Sacred Heart University offers qualified University undergraduates the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree on an accelerated timeline.
- 3 + 2 Exercise Science and Master of Science in Athletic Training
- 3 + 2 Exercise Science and Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
- 3 + 2 Exercise Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- 4 + 1 Exercise Science and Master of Public Health
- 3 + 1 Exercise Science and Master of Public Health
- 3 + 3 Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy
- 3 + 2 Communication Disorders and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- 3 + 2 Health Science and Master of Science in Athletic Training
- 3 + 2 Health Science and Master of Public Health
- 3 + 2 Health Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
- 3 + 2 Health Science and Master of Science in Health Administration
- 3 + 2 Health Science and Master of Social Work
- 3 + 2 Health Science and Strategic Human Resource Management
- 4 + 1 Health Science and Master of Public Health
- 3 + 1 Health Science and Master of Public Health