The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow 
College of Health Professions

Marvis J. Lary, Dean
Linda Seestedt-Stanford, Assistant Dean 
104 Powers Hall 
774-1850

College Mission
Introduction
Health-Related Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Pre-Professional Programs
Graduate Programs
Student Organizations

College Mission 
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions is dedicated to:
 • achieving excellence and prominence in its educational pro- grams, while establishing a reputation as a leader in the health professions, in education, and in collaborative, community outreach;
 • fostering creative learner-centered instructional techniques and innovative learning strategies, which inspire active, lifelong learning and enhance learning productivity;
 • designing dynamic curricula that are responsive to changing health care and education environments and use state-of-the-art technology to optimize and accelerate learning outcomes;
 • developing interactive learning environments that promote close collaboration between faculty and students engaged in people-oriented, caring professions;
 • advancing and acquiring new knowledge through research, scholarly, and creative activity;
 • instilling in students a strong commitment to their respective professions and to the individuals they serve; and
 • serving the needs of an increasingly diverse and global society with compassion and distinction, with an emphasis on prevention and promoting the health, well-being, and quality of life for residents of rural and underserved communities, particularly in Central and Northern Michigan.
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Introduction 
The health professions continue to be one of the fastest growing segments of the job market. There is an increasing demand for additional health care professionals to meet the current and projected health care needs of a growing and increasingly more diverse population. Through its undergraduate and graduate educational programs, the College is committed to providing learning opportunities to students aspiring to careers in professions that serve the contemporary health care needs of society. Service to disadvantaged segments of society most in need of care across age, cultural, and socioeconomic spectrums are central to the mission of the College's educational programs. To this end, the College is committed to fostering community-centered education and to educating and training future health care professionals who are knowledgeable, competent, ethical, and caring, with a strong commitment to human service.
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Health-Related Programs 
The Herbert H. and Grace A. College of Health Professions comprises four departments: Communication Disorders, Physical Education and Sport, the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences and the School of Health Sciences. The professional education programs are designed to be comprehensive and include all the academic and clinical educational components needed to promote high quality health care delivery. The educational programs include training in liberal arts and humanities, basic sciences, social sciences, clinical skills, and professional behaviors. Internships and service learning opportunities are integral components of the health professions programs. A variety of health-related programs at CMU are offered on both an undergraduate and graduate level with most courses available on campus. If you are transferring from a community college, several programs have been designed to facilitate this transition. 
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Undergraduate Programs
Majors. Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Communication Disorders, Health Administration, Health Fitness in Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs, Public Health Education and Health Promotion, Physical Education, School Health Education, Sports Studies.

Minors. Athletic Coaching, Communication Disorders, Exercise Science, Elementary and Secondary Personal and Community Health, Physical Education, School Health Education, Special Physical Education, Sports Studies, Substance Abuse Education.

Twenty-four hours of appropriate transfer credit (the equivalent of a minor) may be granted from these community college training programs: medical lab technician, radiology technician, physical therapy assistant, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist assistant, pharmacy technician, emergency medical technician, medical records librarian, licensed practical nurse, dental hygienist, or other closely related programs (See Allied Health minor.)

A minor may be authorized for transfer credit from a registered nursing program (see Nursing Minor). If you have a practical or registered nursing license and major or minor in School Health Education, you may be qualified for a vocational certification recommendation in nursing occupations.
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Pre-Professional Programs. 
CMU offers some preparatory programs in which you take foundation courses for transfer to universities offering such specialties as: dentistry, medicine and osteopathy, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine. (See listing of pre-professional programs.)

Graduate Programs 
The college offers doctoral programs in audiology (Au.D) and Health Administration (DHA), and masters degrees in: Health Promotion and Program Management, Physical Therapy, Physical Education, Physician Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology, and Sports Administration. A health services administration concentration is also available on the Master of Science in Administration degree.
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Student Organizations 
Numerous organizations exist on campus to support students interested in the health professions. These groups provide students with opportunities to network, gain additional information on specific disciplines, and experience professional growth. Students are encouraged to contact individual departments for specific information.
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