Department of Health Professions

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
J. Akers, K. Armstrong, J. Frye, P. Maxwell, A. Temple, D. Torisky

Associate Professors
A. Abad-Jorge, A. Dengo-Flores, J. Goetschius, M. Hesse, K. Liskey, A. Massey, S. Maiewski, C. Peterson, W. Simmons, A. Skelly, J. Walsh, G. Weniger

Assistant Professors
Z. Ahmed, J. Bonham, H. Hull, T. Newman, A. Russell Yun, S. Spranger, L. Tice

Lecturers
K. Harrison

Mission

The mission of the Department of Health Professions is to produce leaders in the dynamic healthcare industry through innovative practices in education, leadership, scholarship, and service.

Vision

To be recognized as a leader in professional healthcare education and practice.

Career Opportunities

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

Co-curricular Organizations

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
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity

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 Athletic Training
Master of Occupational Therapy

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Special Admission Requirements

Admission to JMU does not guarantee admission to all academic majors and minors. Special applications are required for admission to the upper-level courses of the dietetics program and the health services administration program. Please check program websites for application timelines and deadlines. More information about admission requirements can be found on the program pages listed below:

Programs

Major