College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Dean, Sharon E. Lovell

Associate Dean, Kevin J. Apple

Associate Dean, BJ Bryson

Associate Dean, Linda Plitt Donaldson

Associate Dean, Douglas R. Hochstetler

Academic Units

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders 
Ayasakanta Rout, Head

Department of Health Professions 
Kirk J. Armstrong, Head

Department of Health Sciences
Kirk J. Armstrong, Interim Head

Department of Kinesiology 
Elizabeth Edwards, Head

School of Nursing 
Melody Eaton, Director

Department of Graduate Psychology 
Robin Anderson, Head

Department of Psychology
Jessica Salvatore, Head

Department of Social Work
Simon Funge, 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:

• Assessment and Measurement, Ph.D.  
• Athletic Training, M.S.A.T.  
• Audiology, Au.D.    
• Clinical and School Psychology, Psy.D.  
• Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ph.D.  
• Counselor Education, College Student Personnel Administration Concentration, M.Ed.  
• Counseling and Supervision, Ph.D.  
• Education, PHETE (Physical & Health Education Teacher Education) Concentration, M.A.T.   
• Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology Concentration, M.S.  
• Kinesiology, Nutrition and Physical Activity Concentration, M.S.    
• Nursing Practice, D.N.P.  
• Nursing, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Concentration, M.S.N.  
• Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Concentration, M.S.N.  
• Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration, M.S.N.  
• Nursing, Nurse Administrator (NA) Concentration, M.S.N.  
• Nursing, Nurse Midwifery Option, M.S.N.  
• Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Option, M.S.N.  
• Occupational Therapy, M.O.T.  
• Physician Assistant Studies, M.P.A.S.  
• Psychological Sciences, Applied Research Concentration, M.A.  
• Psychological Sciences, Behavior Analysis Concentration, M.A.  
• Psychological Sciences, Experimental Psychology Concentration, M.A.  
• Psychological Sciences, Quantitative Psychology Concentration, M.A.  
• School Psychology and Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration, M.A./Ed.S.  
• School Psychology and Counselor Education, School Counseling Concentration, M.Ed./Ed.S.  
• School Psychology and Counselor Education, School Psychology, M.A./Ed.S.  
• Speech Language Pathology, M.S.  

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.