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School of Health & Applied Human Sciences

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences

If you have an interest in helping people of all ages and abilities lead healthier, happier lives, whether it is healthy living through disease prevention/health promotion, motor skill acquisition/production or helping persons through the aging process, the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences is for you!

SHAHS is one of three schools in the College of Health and Human Services and the tie that binds us is a commitment to improving the health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities.

We offer undergraduate programs in exercise science, healthful living and fitness education, public health, recreation therapy, respiratory therapy and tourism, recreation and sport. Our graduate programs focus on athletic training, gerontology, healthcare administration, physical education and health specialization. 

Each of these degree programs focuses on the health and well-being of all persons. Explore our programs and see which one is right for you.

Committed to Improving Quality of Life

About Us Read a message from the school director, meet our faculty and staff and explore the values that guide us as we help you soar! Learn More About Us
Undergraduate Programs & Minors Our degree programs focus on healthy living across the lifespan. Whether it is through disease prevention, education, recreation or working with an aging population, if you have an interest in helping others, this is the place for you! View Undergrad Programs
Graduate Programs In the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, we offer rigorous classroom and practical experiences to further educate and train you as healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and business leaders. Explore Graduate Programs
Get Involved Get involved, share your interests and enrich your college experience! Benefits include developing leadership skills, making new friends, learning about yourself and building your resume. How To Get Involved
Community Engagement Our vision is to be a national and global leader in showing how universities can serve and collaborate within their regions. SHAHS students and faculty serve the community through a variety of programs that emphasize quality of life. View Our Vision
Scholarships We have numerous scholarships available to students who are working toward a degree in one of our SHAHS programs. Find out if you can qualify and how to apply. Check Out Available Scholarships

SHAHS News

Respiratory Therapy Students Accepted into AARC Program READ MORE
UNCW Respiratory Therapy Students Join Honor Society READ MORE
UNCW Receives $25 Million Gift to Boost Teacher Education and Healthcare Programs READ MORE
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As a student in SHAHS, you will experience personalized, hands-on learning that includes experience working in the health care community. We champion healthy lives for everyone.
“ My advisor introduced me to this major and talked about how it hit many of my interests. And in my eyes, it’s very similar to a business major, but it’s like a fun business major. ”
Levi Mullis ’22 Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
Levi Mullis ’22, Tourism, Recreation, & Sport

Contact The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences

UNCW School of Health and Applied Human Sciences

Phone: (910) 962-3250
Fax: (910) 962-7073

shahs2@uncw.edu

601 S. College Road
Campus Box 5956
Wilmington, NC 28403

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 7:30-11:30 a.m.