Division of Health Sciences

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Purpose and Focus

The Division of Health Sciences was established to provide academic programs leading to professional specialization within the health care industry. Successful completion of the student’s chosen academic program will provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in the health care industry in a variety of settings. Curricular offerings within the division provide the student with a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. Each health science discipline emphasizes the development of professional competence through course work that stresses the theoretical as well as the clinical aspects of the chosen field. Each of the curricular offerings within the division provides students the opportunity to practice their chosen discipline in a wide variety of clinical agencies in the Las Vegas community. The dynamic growing health care industry in Southern Nevada is receptive to the students and to UNLV graduates.

The division is comprised of the schools of Integrated Health Sciences, Public Health, and Nursing. Guided by a mission that demands UNLV serves its community, the division is using research, education, training, and service to form unique public and private partnerships. These partnerships are helping provide quality healthcare to the underserved, educating future professionals, and exploring ways to improve the health and well-being our citizens. Taken together, UNLV is helping build a foundation for a healthier and more vibrant Nevada.

Accreditation

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Commission for the Accreditation of Athletic Education
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Council on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs

School of Integrated Health Sciences
Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences
     Comprehensive Medical Imaging — Bachelor of Science 
     Health Physics — Bachelor of Science
    
Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
     Athletic Training — Bachelor of Science [On hold]
     Kinesiology — Bachelor of Science
     Nutrition Sciences — Bachelor of Science

School of Nursing
    Nursing — Bachelor of Science

School of Public Health
     Healthcare Administration — Bachelor of Science
     Public Health — Bachelor of Science

Graduate Degree Programs
For information regarding Graduate Programs refer to the Graduate Catalog.

Advisement

Academic advisors are available by appointment Monday through Friday. If you have additional questions, call the Health Sciences Advising Center main office: 702-895-5448.

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