Welcome to Health Sciences!

Mission & Values

The Department of Health Sciences' mission is, "To improve the health of populations, communities, and individuals through teaching, scholarship, and service." Our vision is firm in that, "We are committed to be leaders and innovators in health."

To these ends, we value:

• Critical Thinking
• Lifelong Learning
• Civic Engagement
• Community Partnership, and
• Health Equity

Academic Programs

The Department of Health Sciences offers degrees in Clinical Physiology, EMS Paramedicine, Exercise Science, Food Science and Nutrition, and Public Health. To learn more about our programs, click the following links:

Clinical Physiology

EMS Paramedicine

Exercise Science

Food Science and Nutrition

Public Health

Integrative Human Physiology - Graduate Program

Master's of Public Health (MPH) Degree

Admissions

To be admitted to a major or minor, all students must:

1. Meet with an advisor in the specific program of interest.
2. Complete specific pre-admission requirements (see individual programs).
3. Submit a major application to the department office, signed by the academic advisor and the program director. Application forms can be obtained from the advisor or the department office.
4. Submit a course of study form that lists the required and elective courses necessary for program completion. Course of study forms can be obtained from the academic advisor.

For general university admissions information, contact the CWU Office of Admissions. For advising information, contact the Academic Advising Center.