We are excited that you are considering the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) as the place that will help you soar!
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 in individuals, families and communities. We have six undergraduate degree programs: exercise science, healthful living and fitness education, public health, tourism, recreation and sport, respiratory therapy and recreation therapy and graduate programs in athletic training, gerontology and physical education and health teacher licensure. Each of these degree programs focuses on the health and well-being of all persons. Read more about the mission and goals for the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences:
Download the Strategic Plan (PDF) »
If you have an interest in helping others 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, this is the place for you!
Veterans Hall
Health and human services degree programs and future programs under consideration such as speech language pathology and physician assistant studies, are now located in our new building, Veterans Hall.
Additional laboratories allow students to practice skills, giving them the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences, peer to peer activities in laboratory settings, standardized patient experiences, simulation learning and real-world client interactions. These practice opportunities prepare our graduates to join tomorrow’s health and human services workforce.
SHAHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences supports UNCW's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that it is our responsibility to ensure all our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors feel safe, validated, and valued. We are committed to pursuing these aims through the provision of positive environments, both physical and virtual, in which to learn and work that are rich in academic pursuits, research and community outreach initiatives, philosophical perspectives, and cultural activities. Additionally, our school is committed to a curricular approach and interpersonal conduct that is free of racism, ageism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, and other forms of stereotyping, bias, and discrimination.
Similar to UNCW’s Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion (https://uncw.edu/diversity/index.html) our definition of diversity includes, but is not limited to variations in race, sex, gender, age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), creed, religious beliefs, ability status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, educational background, family status, socioeconomic circumstances, language, and other factors that differentially provide advantage and disadvantage across the life course. We acknowledge that simply stating such directives is insufficient to begin to address the historical and modern inequities reflected in our current world -- actions must follow. As a unit, we seek to identify opportunities for meaningful change and support each individual engaging in personal and professional development to implement actions that move the School, as a whole, closer to the goal of equity.
