High demand, high meaning
We’re preparing you for a career that is high in demand, high in purpose, high in satisfaction and unsurpassed in impact.
If your purpose and your passion are helping other people, you’ve come to the right place. In the College of Health and Human Services, the careers we serve are highly rewarding and in very high demand. Our students, faculty, staff and graduates are out there every day helping in a big way and making a difference in their communities. Did we just describe you? Keep on reading.
98%
of College of Health and Human Services graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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Top 100
in the nation for five College of Health and Human Services graduate programs
—U.S. News & World Report (2024)
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97%
of College of Health and Human Services graduates participated in experience-driven learning
—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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Our programs
If helping others is what you truly feel called to do, we offer programs to help you do just that.
Career pathways
Community and Population Health Sciences
Work alongside individuals, families, organizations and communities to help them lead happy, healthy lives.
Healthcare Sciences
Be an administrator or a clinical health professional to transform and deliver high quality patient care.
Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Sciences
Help people develop new skills so they can participate in everyday tasks, enhancing the quality of their lives
Departments
Diversity, equity and inclusion
At the College of Health and Human Services DEI office, our passion for diversity is deeply embedded into our community. We prioritize inclusion and social justice in every aspect of our education, which includes our research and service programs. Our students, faculty and staff actively work together to create open dialogue and safe spaces so everyone in our community is seen and heard.
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Resources and support
Continuing education
Are you looking to further your education or your career? Our continuing education programs fit around your full-time job and will help you take the next step professionally.
News and events
‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services
Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant
Dennis Simpson nominated for MASU Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
WMU nursing students lead hospital study that could change future of pressure-wound monitoring
Bronson School of Nursing 30th Anniversary Open House
Oct. 5
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
College of Health and Human Services
Join us to celebrate the WMU Bronson School of Nursing 30th anniversary open house.
Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies 5K
Oct. 13
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Spring Valley Park
MidWest Enterprises for the Blind, Inc. and Western Michigan University are hosting a White Cane 5K on October 13, 2024 at Spring Valley Park in Kalamazoo. Come walk or run and connect with the blind community and raise awareness!
International Student Job Exploration and Career Prep Event 2024
Oct. 22
2 to 5 p.m.
International students have the opportunity to meet with employers who are vetted to hire students for OPT, CPT, and employer sponsorship visas and learn about internship and full-time opportunities.
Healthcare Employer Networking and Career Preparation Event 2024
Nov. 14
2 to 5 p.m.
College of Health and Human Services
This specialty job fair is for any student major or year who plans to enter into the Health and Human Services Field. Explore and network with employers to learn about internship and full-time job opportunities in the healthcare field.
2022 Impact Report
Learn how our students, faculty and staff are transforming their professions, the health care industry and their communities.
Hours and location
The College of Health and Human Services is located on Western's East Campus, just down the street from Waldo Stadium and Heritage Hall.