Welcome from the Department Head

Welcome to the Department of Health Sciences! The department is home to 39 full-time faculty members and approximately 1,700 students. Our primary goal is to prepare students for entry into professional programs in various health professions or careers in health sciences or dietetics. Among the undergraduate programs from which you may select are Athletic Training, Dietetics, Health Assessment and Promotion, Health Studies, Health Services Administration, and Public Health Education. We also offer graduate programs in Dietetics, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. Many of our undergraduate students complete degrees in Health Science in preparation for entrance into professional programs such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, medicine and dentistry, to name a few. Our graduates are very successful in securing entrance into graduate programs, passing their licensure/certification examinations, or finding employment in their chosen field upon graduation.

With the projected increases in jobs in the Health Professions, it is truly an exciting time to be a part of James Madison University, and, in particular, the Department of Health Sciences. Please explore the websites of our individual programs to identify the degree plan that best fits your interests and future goals. Consider the Department of Health Sciences when selecting your course of study!