School of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Dr. Pamela Ritzline, Dean
Dr. Christine McCallum, Director
School of Behavioral and Health Science Vision
The School of Behavioral and Health Sciences promotes quality experiences for students, administrative assistants, and faculty through interdisciplinary education, collaborative research, transparent exchange of ideas, and local and global partnerships. We aspire to cultivate an environment where academic excellence, innovation, leadership, inclusivity, and personal growth flourish.
School of Behavioral and Health Science Mission
The mission of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences is to provide high quality innovative educational programs which foster academic excellence rooted in scholarship and evidence based practices. Academic excellence embodies critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, life-long learning and an orientation to interdisciplinary and global learning. We challenge students in the academic programs to examine their personal values and respect the uniqueness, human dignity and cultural backgrounds of all people. Our students become leaders in service who demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors and advocate for the rights, health and welfare of all human beings. We encourage individuals to act in accordance with and guided by the example and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Programs of Study
The School of Behavioral and Health Sciences offers programs in Counseling and Human Development, a Master of Occupational Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy.