Academic Kickoff
Welcome to Academic Kickoff
We're so happy you've joined us for Academic Kickoff 2020. The College of Health and Human Services is comprised of varying and complementary health and human service disciplines - from ones you know (like Nursing and Social Work) to ones that might be less familiar (like Public Health and Occupational Therapy). You can learn about any or all of our programs right here today.
To get started, simply enter the virtual atrium. Dean's office staff is manning that space. At 2:30, you'll meet Dr. Ron Cisler, the dean of the college. And after that, you'll be able to choose different rooms from the list below.
You can choose different rooms at any time. Just come back to this page and click on another link to join. If you ever get lost, simply re-join the atrium and we'll be there to help you out.
Academic Kickoff at CHHS is from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
CHHS Services
Office of Advising
CHHS advisors are always working for you, meeting with students, helping with schedules, and mapping out program progress. For today, advisors are in this space to answer any question you might have about your schedule or getting started at WMU and CHHS.
Academic Coaching
The CHHS Office of Student Engagement and Success offers a variety of services to help students through their programs and to prepare them for life after WMU. Academic coaching is one way they can help you stay on top of your coursework.
Anatomage Table
The Anatomage Table is a unique piece of technology housed in the College of Health and Human Services. This great new piece of technology is a 3D imaging system which offers real human anatomy, pathology cases and thousands of scans that can bring your coursework to life.
Academic Units
Healthcare Services and Sciences & Blindness and Low Vision Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Services and Sciences at WMU is an undergraduate program that prepares students to understand the healthcare world and how to work successfully in it. Graduates from the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies often leave WMU with job offers in hand.
- Healthcare Services and Sciences (B.S.)
Offers a general HSS bachelor's degree, or preparation tracks for Audiology, Blindness and Low Vision, OT and PA - Blindness and Low Vision Studies
master's degrees in Orientation and Mobility, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, Rehabilitation counseling
Nursing
By focusing on current and emerging knowledge, skill and practice, the Bronson School of Nursing will help you become highly effective and competitive in the nursing field. You will be ready for today's nursing workplace thanks to many interprofessional activities with other CHHS disciplines and our state-of-the-art classrooms and labs.
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
- RN to BSN program
- Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Occupational Therapy
Holistic admissions, faculty-led clinics and faculty from varying OT specialities set our occupational therapy program apart from other programs. Our top-tier faculty and unmatched clinical experiences offer excellent preparation for your career after graduation.
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
Physical Therapy
The physical therapy program allows students to earn their DPT in only 30 months. Our rigorous curriculum is challenging, and our graduates will be highly-qualified practitioners, prepared to meet the challenges of today's PT landscape.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Physician Assistant
This entry-level, full-time, 24-month physician assistant program leads to a master's degree. The application process is very competitive and graduates are prepared to become a primary care physician assistant.
- Master of Science in Medicine (M.S.M.)
Public Health
From biostatistics and environmental health sciences to epidemiology and social and behavioral sciences, you'll be prepared for a meaningful career in the growing field of public health.
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.P.H.)
- Master's degree (M.P.H.)
Social Work
WMU's School of Social Work educates social workers to advocate for social and economic justice and personal well-being for all people. The faculty are leaders at local, national and international levels through research, scholarship, community service and partnerships.
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.W.)
- Master's degree (M.S.W.)
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
When you’re a student in WMU's Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, you will experience unique academic, research and clinical opportunities, preparing you to be part of the next generation of speech, language and hearing professionals.
- Speech-Language Pathology (M.A.)
- Audiology (Au.D.)
- Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (B.S.)
- American Sign Language (minor)
Minors and Grad Certs
Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WMU's Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse was the first of its kind in Michigan and the first university-based training clinic in Michigan to address substance use disorders. The program will help you if you wish to pursue credentials in the field.
- Addiction studies minor
- SPADA graduate certificate
Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness
The integrative holistic health and wellness program was one of the first programs of its kind in the nation. The program equips you for career advancement in health care and human service fields and enhances many bachelor's and master's degrees offered at CHHS and across WMU.