Dec 09, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Health and Behavioral Studies


Dean: Sharon E. Lovell

Associate Deans
Kevin J. Apple
BJ Bryson
Linda Plitt Donaldson
Douglas R. Hochstetler
 
Location: Health and Behavioral Studies Building, Room 5051
MSC: 4101
Phone: (540) 568-2705                                                                                                           
Website: http://chbs.jmu.edu/index.html                                

Academic Units

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders 
Ayasakanta Rout, Head

Department of Health Professions 
Kirk J. Armstrong, Head

Department of Health Sciences
Catherine Zeman, Head

Department of Kinesiology 
Janet Wigglesworth, Head

School of Nursing 
Melody Eaton, Director

Department of Graduate Psychology 
Robin Anderson, Head

Department of Psychology
Jessica Salvatore, Head

Department of Social Work
Hyong Yeom, Interim Head

Graduate Programs

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies consists of eight departments, five of which provide graduate programs. JMU’s graduate programs in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies offer the following degrees:

Mission

We engage students, faculty and communities in learning, scholarship and service in health and behavioral studies to inspire responsible contributions to our world.

Cross Disciplinary Programs, Outreach Programs, Partnerships and Academic Centers & Institutes

The College of Health and Behavioral Studies places a high value on partnerships with the community. These partnerships and our outreach programs are integral to our academic programs and assist us in meeting our responsibility to participate in efforts to enhance the well-being of our community. We value the impact of experiential activities on the enrichment of student learning. Many of the programs within the college are cross disciplinary in nature, reflecting our commitment and supporting the mission of the college. Further details about these cross-disciplinary programs are provided on the CHBS website.