Gordon Schmidt, Ph.D., FACSM
Dean and Professor

The School of Health Professions offers bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Health and Wellness, and Nursing, as well as minors in Health Sciences and Health Services Administration. The School also offers master’s degrees in Clinical Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies, and an Occupational Therapy Doctorate and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. The School collaborates with all university divisions in its academic endeavors, especially the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (PHTH)
Cheryl Hall, PT, D.H.Sc., PCS, Chair

Advanced Certificate in Nutrition for Healthcare Providers
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (CLNU)
Mindy Haar, Ph.D., R.D., C.D.N., Chair

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Pamela Karp, Ed.D., OTR/L, CHT, Interim Chair

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PHAS)
Frank Acevedo, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Chair

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology Concentration (EXSC)
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness (HLTWL)
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (HSCI)
Minor in Health Sciences
Minor in Health Services Administration
Mindy Haar, Ph.D., R.D., C.D.N., Chair

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NURS)
Nursing RN–B.S. Completion Program
Lisa Sparacino, Ph.D., C.C.R.N., C.N.E., Chair