College of Health and Human Services
CHHS Facts
The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is made up of 9 academic units, providing 15 Under-Graduate degree programs and 15 Graduate and Certificate programs. The academic units in the College include:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
The College also houses the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, the Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic, the Center for Research and Service, and the Southwest Missouri AHEC.
Complementing the academic course work in nationally accredited programs are clinical experiences, laboratory and research experiences and internship opportunities. Students receive comprehensive training through interdisciplinary course work, coupled with professional mentoring in the work environment.
Undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to work with faculty in well-equipped research laboratories in the College of Health and Human Services. Specialized facilities include an excellent electron microscopy suite, metabolic measurement equipment, motion analysis and gait analysis systems, a balance master, biomedical laboratories and speech-language and audiology testing equipment.
Modern classroom and laboratories provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. In 1999, new facilities for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies programs were completed. The Professional Building, home of six CHHS programs, was remodeled in 1997. Additional academic programs are housed in Hill Hall, McDonald Arena, and Kings Street Annex.
The College and Departments participate in a number of collaborative efforts with outside groups/agencies, including: a number of regional medical facilities, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Springfield Public Schools, school districts in the southwest region, Grupo Latino Americano, Darden restaurants, the American Cancer Society, and various State Parks.