College of Health Sciences

Dean: Eva Skuka, M.D.

Established in 2018, the College of Health Sciences is comprised of three departments and one School: Department of Kinesiology, the Department of Occupational Therapy, the Department of Social Work and the McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing. Undergraduate degrees offered include Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Social Work. Graduate degrees available through The Graduate School include: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Master of Arts in Sport Administration, Master of Social Work and Doctorial of Nursing Practice, as well as a Graduate Certificate in various programs.  

The College’s programs maintain professional accreditations through Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Programs that lead to North Carolina educator licensure are administered with the School of Education and are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.