Health Professions, Department of

Dr. Kirk Armstrong, Academic Unit Head

Phone: (540) 568-7658
Email: healthprofessions@jmu.edu
Location: Health and Behavioral Studies, Room 3092
Website: http://healthprof.jmu.edu

Professors
H. Amato, K. Armstrong, J. Frye, P. Maxwell

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

Assistant Professors
A. Abad-Jorge, M. Daniels, A. Dengo-Flores, J. Ginnity, J. Goetschius, M. Hesse, A. Massey, A. Russell Yun, W. Simmons, A. Skelly, J. Walsh, X. You

Instructors
K. Harrison, E. Richardson

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

Major