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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Department of Health Sciences


Kirk Armstrong, Interim Academic Unit Head

Email: healthsciences@jmu.edu
Phone: (540) 568-6510
Location: Health and Behavioral Studies, Room 3091
Websitehttp://www.healthsci.jmu.edu

Professors
S. Baller, A. Burnett, T. Enyeart Smith, K. Lewis, C. Zeman

Associate Professors
D. Biber, A. Coleman, D. Henry, J. Lassiter, K. Ott Walter, D. Sutton

Assistant Professors
T. Alam, B. Dhar, M. Daniels, L. Kauffman, R. Khan, M. Lovesky, B. Mendenhall, B. Monk, B. Youngmark, S. Zaman

Senior Lecturer
T. Howley

Lecturers
W. Boucher, J. McCann, C. Smith, S. Wilson

Instructors
L. Blosser, A. Gheen

Mission Statement

Through education, scholarship and service we enhance the health and well-being of individuals and populations. 

Goals

The goals of the Department of Health Sciences are to:

  • Educate future health professionals through inclusive and engaging learning environments.
  • Provide professional service infused with equity and diversity to the department, college, university and global community.
  • Conduct, disseminate and publish cutting-edge research/scholarships in health sciences.
  • Contribute to the health and well-being of the JMU community.
  • Support the General Education program at JMU.

Co-curricular Organizations

  • Eta Sigma Gamma (Health Sciences Honor Society)
  • Phi Epsilon Kappa
  • Pre-Med Association
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Association
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Society
  • Pre-Physician Assistant Club

Degree Offered

The Department of Health Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science degree.

Programs