SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Message from the Dean
Welcome to the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven. Our school has a wide range of programs and opportunities to prepare you for the health sciences career you want. Our programs are unique among other colleges and schools in the region because: • We encourage students to explore which health profession is right for them. • We help students develop a broad understanding of the healthcare sector through our interdisciplinary core curriculum. • We prepare students for the rapidly changing and challenging healthcare system of the 21st century by developing their skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, health technology, and more. Every major requires an internship, capstone project, or clinical rotations in order to graduate, giving students real-world experience. Combine all these elements, and you have a health sciences education that is second to none. All of these aspects combine to offer you an unparalleled opportunity to receive the highest quality training in healthcare. We are excited to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences.
We Make It All Better Better programs = better career outcomes What makes a health sciences degree program better? The University of New Haven School of Health Sciences is taking health professions education to the next level by preparing students not only for healthcare careers in demand today but also for the healthcare leadership opportunities of the future. Every program is a focused experience with emphasis on systems thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning in healthcare. We prepare students to be not only competent but also compassionate and caring health professionals.
Sincerely,
Summer J. McGee, Ph.D., CPH Dean, School of Health Sciences
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Our competency-based programs have the highest level of accreditation and boast both job placement and board passage rates greater than 95%.
Recognition
Accreditation
The School of Health Sciences was ranked #79 in the country for best health professions schools by College Factual in 2018.
We are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
The University of New Haven was named one of the nation’s best institutions for education by The Princeton Review in its 2020 “Best Colleges” guidebook. The University of New Haven has been named a top-tier comprehensive university in the North by U.S. News & World Report.
Higher Education Certification from Planetree International The University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) is one of the first schools in the United States to pursue higher education certification from Planetree International. The partnership between the School of Health Sciences and Planetree International represents an unprecedented opportunity to develop and grow a health professions educational experience from the ground up with a person-centered care approach in mind.
The Future of Healthcare Is Now — The Next Big Thing Is Already Here HIGH-IMPACT PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES GIVE YOU A PROFESSIONAL FINISH Every program in the School of Health Sciences requires you to have at least one experiential, active experience outside the classroom prior to graduation. We achieve this through internships, study abroad programs, practica, clinical rotations, and faculty-mentored research projects. WE FOCUS ON OUTCOMES
Launch your career at a university that is laser-focused on providing you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will prepare you for 21st century healthcare challenges.
Our faculty and staff are focused on ensuring students achieve their goals postgraduation, whether that goal is graduate school, new employment, certification, or promotion. Our graduates have high board passage rates, high postgraduate employment rates, and ongoing success throughout their careers.
CAREER EXPLORATION — NO WAITING At the University of New Haven, students in the School of Health Sciences are encouraged to explore, throughout their first year, the wide range of health professions available to them and to use our Health Sciences Simulation Facility to gain early exposure to clinical settings and practices. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARE GROWING IN ALL DIRECTIONS School of Health Sciences students are prepared to work in a wide range of healthcare settings, including working in hospitals, physicians’ practices and doctors’ offices, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, state and local health departments, public health organizations, healthcare consulting, and information technology.
THE INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION THAT MAKES YOU A 21ST CENTURY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL Caring for patients in the 21st century takes a village. For this reason, the School of Health Sciences puts tremendous emphasis on interprofessional education and interdisciplinary coursework and experiences. Every student in the School of Health Sciences will take part in a shared, core curriculum that consists of courses from across the University and the School of Health Sciences. COMM 1130: Principles of (Health) Communication
Communication
A FACULTY THAT INSPIRES AND GUIDES The School of Health Sciences comprises more than 55 academics and practitioners who bring their expertise and experience to the classroom. These faculty members will advise and mentor you on your health sciences career path every step of the way. Our internationally recognized faculty members provide learning in the classroom but also focus on the important learning that happens across our campus and beyond in student organizations, living-learning communities, faculty-mentored research, and more.
Human Behavior PSYC 1111: Introduction to Psychology
Health Policy
TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP
Professionalism & Ethics HLTH 2230: Bioethics
HLTH 2200: Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
Global & Cultural Awareness Human Biology BIOL 2259/60: Anatomy & Physiology
DIET 1175: Food, Nutrition, and Culture
Academic Programs UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Dental Hygiene, B.S., A.S. Exercise Science, B.S. Health Sciences, B.S. Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. Nutrition & Dietetics, B.S. Paramedicine, B.S., A.S. Public Health, B.S. GRADUATE PROGRAMS Healthcare Administration, MHA Nutrition Sciences, M.S.*^ Occupational Therapy Doctorate+ Public Health, MPH* Speech & Language Pathology, M.S.^ * Denotes STEM-designated degree program ^ In development + Coming soon
DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES (DHSC) The University of New Haven’s Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program takes you to the top of your field — to a career in administration, teaching, or applied research or practice — where advanced capabilities in conceptual thinking, original research, data analysis, and writing are essential in order to advance to high-level executive positions or academic appointments. With our Doctor of Health Sciences degree in hand, you will have achieved the highest formal degree in the field and can increase your earning potential, job prospects, and respect from your peers. Our program is one of only 12 similar programs in the entire nation and one of only three in New England that offers a Doctor in Health Sciences degree. Within that group, no other program places as strong a focus on health leadership in the domains of education and administration as ours does.
Make the Most of Your Time and Financial Investment DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS These days, a graduate degree is a must-have in many professions and careers. Our unique accelerated dual degree programs offer you a way to earn both a bachelor’s and an advanced degree while making the transition from undergraduate to graduate study seamless, efficient, and very cost-effective. These programs are designed to give you a straight path toward achieving your professional goals, with an eye toward getting you into your chosen field in less time and for less money by enabling you to graduate sooner than you would in traditional programs. They will increase your earning potential and prepare you to excel in your career and/or in a doctoral program. For more information, visit: newhaven.edu/shsdualdegree PROGRAMS B.S. Dental Hygiene + Master of Healthcare Administration B.S. Dental Hygiene + Master of Public Health B.S. Health Sciences + Master of Healthcare Administration B.S. Health Sciences + Master of Public Health B.S. Paramedicine + Master of Healthcare Administration
Pre-Medical Studies — The Rigor You Need WE HELP YOU MAKE YOUR DREAM OF BECOMING A DOCTOR COME TRUE The pre-medical studies designation is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing doctoral or advanced professional degrees in medicine, such as MD, DO, DDS/DMD, PharmD, and DPM. This program is highly rigorous, mentored, and structured for students to ensure they fulfill all their pre-requisite courses and experiences to pursue doctoral-level training in healthcare. Pre-Medical Studies students will have numerous opportunities to: • Participate in Health Professions Advising Center workshops • Volunteer in the local community • Shadow local healthcare professionals • Demonstrate leadership skills through health-related student organizations • Assist faculty with research • Attain clinical certifications and experience with patients
Facilities: Industry-Standard Is Our Only Standard CLINICAL FACILITIES & PARTNERSHIPS The School of Health Sciences provides experiences for students in a wide range of settings on campus and off campus. This early exposure to clinical settings and practices helps reinforce student interest in the healthcare field and gives them a safe, supportive environment in which to begin to practice. DENTAL CENTER The Dental Center is a preventive dental clinic located on campus and houses 19 patient treatment stations. It is equipped with digital technology, learning laboratories, a smart classroom, dental manikins, and a central sterilization area. The Dental Center is open to the public for those interested in receiving dental hygiene services. HEALTH SCIENCES SIMULATION LABORATORY The University of New Haven has a brand-new, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Simulation Laboratory where students can practice and prepare on campus for those experiences awaiting them in their internships or work. Students have access to this facility in their first year and use it throughout the program. ONE CARE LANE Our newest newest on-campus health sciences facility has more than 30,000 square feet of state-of-the-art classrooms, specialized facilities, study rooms, and more. This facility is the home of all our School of Health Sciences pre-clinical training and experiences. This space creates a home base for School of Health Sciences students to attend class, form study groups, simulate clinical experiences, and more. • Health Sciences Simulation Laboratory
• Strength and Conditioning Lab
• Nutrition Sciences Kitchen
• Speech and Language Lab
• Medical Laboratory Science Laboratory
• Student Café and Lockers
• Occupational Therapy Suite
About Us The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 7,000 students with campuses across the country and around the world. Within our colleges and schools, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, healthcare and health sciences, engineering, public safety, and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.
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