College of Health Professions
MAURA DALY IVERSEN, PT, DPT, SD, MPH, FNAP, FAPTA
Dean, Professor of Public Health and Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences
JODY BORTONE, EdD
Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and New Initiatives, Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
MOLLY HIGBIE
Executive Director of Student Experience and Success
MISSION STATEMENT
The College of Health Professions’ mission is to create an inclusive, collaborative and experiential learning environment in order to educate skilled health professionals dedicated to social justice, mutual respect, and human dignity. We prepare skilled healthcare professionals whose practice is rooted in evidence and reason and who value interprofessional engagement. We strive to educate to individuals who lead with distinction in practice, teaching, service, and research. We inspire our graduates to advance this mission and to foster strong interpersonal connections with consumers, colleagues, communities, and global partners.
WE ARE
An interprofessional community of faculty who are experienced clinician scholars, translational researchers, public health practitioners, hospital administrators, clinical specialists, and community leaders supported by dedicated administrative staff who serve our undergraduate and graduate students. We actively engage alumni and partner with clinical sites, schools, local community centers and organizations to provide students with clinical internships, preceptorships, and service-learning experiences.
WE ASPIRE TO BECOME RECOGNIZED AS A COMMUNITY OF:
- Educators skilled in the use of innovative pedagogies and high impact practices.
- Practitioners dedicated to reducing healthcare disparities, promoting diversity and inclusion, promoting health and wellness.
- Practice scholars who accelerate the impact of health sciences through interprofessional collaborative teamwork and translational research.
- Service providers who support the needs of our local and global partners.
- Enterprising leaders who serve our clients, students, communities, and advance our professions.
WHAT WE VALUE
The College of Health Professions seeks to foster the development of women and men who demonstrate intellectual and professional integrity, who value compassionate service to others, and who take leading roles in communities governed by spiritual and moral values.
As a professional college within a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts tradition, the College of Health Professions is committed to providing an education built upon deep respect for the dignity of the human person and a recognition of the responsibility of each individual to contribute to the building of a more just society. All professional programs in the college are accredited and approved by the appropriate professional and government agencies.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Healthcare Administration Concentration, Minor in Clinical Human Nutrition, Public Health Concentration, Global Health Concentration, Radiologic Science Track, Minor in Global Health.
ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Sacred Heart University offers qualified University undergraduates the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree within 5 years:
3 + 2 Exercise Science and Nutrition Program
3 + 2 Exercise Science and Public Health Program
3 + 2 Exercise Science and Athletic Training
3 + 2 Exercise Science and Occupational Therapy
3 + 2 Communication Disorders and MS in Speech-Language Pathology
3 + 2 Health Science and Public Health
3 + 2 Health Science and Occupational Therapy