Health Professions, Department of

Dr. Kirk Armstrong, Academic Unit Head

Phone: (540) 568-7658                                                                            
Email: healthprofessions@jmu.edu
Location: Health and Behavioral Studies, Room 3095                     
Website: http://healthprof.jmu.edu

Professors
H. Amato, P. Maxwell

Associate Professors
J. Akers, K. Armstrong, R. Dorne, J. Frye, S. Maiewski, C. Peterson, A. Temple, D. Torisky, G. Weniger, J. Wenos

Assistant Professors
A. Dengo-Flores, K. Liskey, A. Massey, A. Russell Yun, W. Simmons, A. Skelly, J. Walsh,  X. You

Instructors
K. Harrison, J. Ginnity, E. Richardson, B. Theimer

Lecturer
M. Daniels

Mission

As the Department of Health Professions, we engage students, faculty and the community through education, service and scholarship to produce highly qualified healthcare professionals and leaders.

Vision

To be nationally recognized for innovative practices in education, leadership, scholarship and service to produce leaders in the dynamic healthcare industry.

Career Opportunities

• Athletic Trainer (Graduate Program)
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 
• Health Administrator
• Health Fitness Specialist
• Occupational Therapist (Graduate Program)
• Physician Assistant (Graduate Program)

Co-curricular Organizations

• American College of Sports Medicine
• Madison Athletic Training Student Association
• Health Administration Student Association
• JMU Dietetic Association
• JMU Physician Assistant Student Society
• JMU Student Occupational Therapy Association
• Pre-Occupational Therapy Association
• Pre-Physical Therapy Society
• Pre-Physician Assistant Club

Special Admission Requirements

Admission to JMU does not guarantee admission to all academic majors and minors. Special applications are required for admission to the clinical portions of the athletic training program, the dietetics program and the health services administration program.

Degree Offerings

The Department of Health Professions offers the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
• Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
• Master of Science in Atheltic Training
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Programs

• Health Services Administration, B.S.