Department of Health Sciences
Academic Unit Head: Jeffrey E. Herrick
Assistant Academic Unit Head: Theresa M. Enyeart Smith
Email: healthsciences@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-6510
Location: Health and Behavioral Studies, Room 3091
Department of Health Sciences Website
Mission Statement
Through education, scholarship and service we enhance the health and well-being of individuals and populations.
Goals
The goals of the Department of Health Sciences are to:
- Educate future health professionals through inclusive and engaging learning environments.
- Provide professional service infused with inclusive excellence to the department, college, university and global community.
- Conduct, disseminate and publish cutting-edge research/scholarships in health sciences.
- Contribute to the health and well-being of the JMU community.
- Support the General Education program at JMU.
Co-curricular Organizations
- Eta Sigma Gamma (Health Sciences Honor Society)
- Phi Epsilon Kappa
- Pre-Med Association
- Pre-Occupational Therapy Association
- Pre-Physical Therapy Society
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club