About Us

 

The College of Health and Human Services offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in health science, kinesiology,  nursing, occupational therapy, and social work. Each of these programs combines theoretical courses with practice experiences to prepare students for professional positions in health and human services.

All programs strive to meet national standards of excellence, an maintain accreditation in their related discipline.  The newest program, Clinical Laboratory Science, was developed to transform the former Medical Technology degree into one that met national CLS standards required for accreditation.  Accredited program and the related accrediting organizations are:

  • Kinesiology:  Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
  • Nursing:  Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Occupational Therapy:  Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy (ACOTE)
  • Social Work:  Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Vision, Mission, Goal & Expected Outcome

Vision

The College of Health and Human Services will be the college of choice for the preparation of baccalaureate and masters level health and human services professionals in a 4-20 county region of East-Central Michigan. It will provide regional leadership, intellectual support and continuing education for health and human services professionals.

Mission

The College of Health and Human Services prepares professional leaders who transform the health of individuals, families and communities of a culturally diverse world through collaborative knowledge development, utilization and dissemination consistent with their respective level of preparation.

Goal

The programs of the College of Health and Human Services will provide undergraduate and graduate education, as well as continuing education, that prepares professionals for practice in the 21st century health and human services systems.

Expected Outcome

Graduates of the College of Health and Human Services will meet the professional and legal regulatory standards necessary to be eligible to practice and pursue graduate education consistent with their discipline and level of educational preparation.