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Our faculty and students are leading their fields with practice-based research.
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Preparing professionals today.

The College of Health and Human Services at WMU is home to exceptional undergraduate degrees and nationally respected graduate programs. US News & World Report ranks six of our programs in the top 100 of their kind and four of our programs in the top 50. From the top-ranking master's degree in occupational therapy to the brand new minor in Peace Corp health preparation, CHHS continues to grow and expand the academic reach of WMU.

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Schools

Ph.D. Programs

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (Ph.D.)

Plus there are several other interdisciplinary programs that are not specifically affiliated with CHHS schools or departments.

WMU College of Health and Human Services: Preparing professionals today. Transforming health care and human services tomorrow.

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42

years of allied health and helping profession programs.
LEGACY
4

programs ranked in the top 50 by U.S. News & World Report.
Recognized
18,600+

CHHS alumni shaping the future of health care.
Relationships
$29M

in total research awards at the college since 2012.
Research

Harrison and Palmer peering out from the back of a Jeep while traveling in India last year.

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

November 26

Drs. Jennifer Harrison and Timothy Palmer earned the inaugural award for how they are incorporating the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they co-teach.

Dean C addresses college

CHHS hosts all-hands meeting, raises money for United Way

December 3

Dean Ron Cisler called for an all-hands meeting in November to briefly discuss the state of the college and lay out some of his ideas for the future. Associate Provost Chris Cheatham shared information about the process for developing the University's new budget model. The event ended with an auction to raise money for the United Way.

Dr. Lee in class

Faculty elected vice chair of state committee

November 27

Dr. Tiffany Lee, associate professor in the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse, was elected vice-chair of the state of Michigan's Health Professional Recovery Committee, part of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.