College of Health and Human Services

Lillian Smith, Dean
Neale Chumbler, Associate Dean
Alessander Santos, Associate Dean

The College of Health and Human Services provides education, research, and community assistance through its programs. Students receive training and education in direct service roles as well as in policy development, planning, and administration.

Students may earn the degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Services and Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Bachelor of Arts (or Science) in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Science in Medicine
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Occupational Therapy (Admission to this program has been suspended)
Master of Public Health
Master of Arts in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Master of Arts in Orientation and Mobility
Master of Arts in Orientation and Mobility for Children
Master of Arts in Teaching Children with Visual Impairment
Master of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Master of Social Work

Additionally, the following doctorate programs are offered:
Doctor of Audiology (Admission to this program has been suspended)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Philosophy in Evaluation
Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Doctor of Physical Therapy

The College also provides programs in Long- Term Care Administration at the undergraduate level and Holistic Health and Contemplative Well-Being and Addiction Studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Mission
We engage every person in an inclusive and supportive academic environment that inspires compassion, integrity, and advocacy.

We prepare all learners to thrive in health and human services careers that are high in purpose, high in satisfaction, and unsurpassed in impact.

In achieving its vision and mission, the College of Health and Human Services follows the five core values established for Western Michigan University: Community-Engaged, Discovery-Driven, Equity-Centered, Learner-Focused, and Sustainability-Guided.

Academic Units:
Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies
Bronson School of Nursing
School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, School of
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Physician Assistant
School of Social Work
Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Academic Advising
Melinda Lockett, Director of Academic Advising
1435 CHHS Building
(269)387-2656

Students admitted to Western Michigan University must also be admitted formally to the college’s programs through the individual departments, schools, or units. Interested candidates should contact the college advising office for further information.

Financial Aid
Scholarships and other forms of financial assistance are available through most programs in the college. Please refer to the section on Financial Aid and Scholarships.