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: athletic training; exercise science; healthful living and fitness education; public health; recreation, sport leadership and tourism management; and recreation therapy and graduate programs in 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:
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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 new programs under consideration such as respiratory therapy, speech language pathology and physician assistant studies, are now located in our new building, Veterans Hall.
Additional laboratories will 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.
News
SHAHS Mourns the Death of Dr. Deborah Dowd
10/16/20 - The SHAHS is saddened by the death of Associate Professor of Exercise Science Deborah Dowd, who passed away on Oct. 16 after a brief illness. More...
CHHS to Launch Respiratory Therapy Program
9/20 - The College of Health and Human Services will launch its newest degree program, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT), in the fall semester of 2021. It will be housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. A market analysis by the Educational Advisory Board identified the BSRT as the highest priority new degree program for the college. The program has been fully approved by the UNC Board of Governors, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the college’s letter of intent for professional accreditation has been accepted. More...
Statement
The following statement was prepared by the HAHS Program Coordinators with assistance from some faculty members and representatives of our Black student community.