Academics

Imagine yourself performing exciting work that provides not only a comfortable salary but also the priceless rewards that come from helping others. Perhaps you're already doing this satisfying work, and you want to take your career to the next level. Today, health-related careers are as diverse as they are in demand. Our communities need the professionals who bring today's innovative technology to those they serve - creating broad and boundless opportunities for you.

Academics Overview

Now is the time... as science evolves at lightning speed and daily discoveries are made in health care that hold the power to change people's lives. Harness the opportunities at the College of Health Sciences, where science enriches lives.

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is the largest school of its kind in the state of Wisconsin. CHS offers academic degree programs at undergrad, graduate, and now Ph.D. levels where you'll learn from esteemed, award-winning faculty. You can also earn certificates to give you a professional advantage, or attend non-credit Outreach presentations to continue your life-long learning.

Our metropolitan location gives us ties to more than 100 local health care and recreation agencies. These partnerships provide jobs, community service opportunities, and settings for practical experience that augments classroom instruction.

At the College of Health Sciences, we live by our motto: Where science enriches lives. Wherever you are in your educational or professional career, CHS can take you to the next level, while you put your passion for science to work helping others enrich their lives.

Degree Programs and Certificate Offerings by Department

Communication Sciences & Disorders
B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders
    School Track
    Health Care Track
    Combination School & Health Care Track
M.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders
    (also known as Speech-Language Pathology)
Ph.D. in Health Sciences

Health Sciences
B.S. Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    Biomedical Sciences
    Cytotechnology
    Medical Technology
    Public Health Microbiology
    Radiologic Technology
    Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Admission suspended.)
B.S. Health Care Administration
    Health Care Administration (Offered as a Minor.)
M.S. Clinical Laboratory Sciences
M.S. Health Care Informatics
Ph.D. Health Sciences
Certificates
    Death Investigation
    Forensic Science
    Forensic Toxicology
    Molecular Diagnostics
    Nutrition

Human Movement Sciences
B.S. Kinesiology
    Athletic Training
    Exercise and Fitness
    Health and Fitness Management
    Kinesiology (Including emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy)
M.S. Kinesiology
    Biomechanics
    Exercise Physiology
    Motor Control
    Psychology of Physical Activity
    Sociology of Physical Activity
D.PT.
Ph.D. Health Sciences
Certificates
    Study of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    Older Adult Fitness
    Strength & Conditioning

Occupational Therapy
B.S. Occupational Therapy
M.S. Occupational Therapy
    Professional Entry Track (B.S./M.S Combination)
    Post-Professional Track
Ph.D. in Health Sciences
Certificates
    Ergonomics
    Therapeutic Recreation

Collaboratice Certificates
Certificate in Public Health (Graduate Level)
Assistive Technology & Accessible Design