Dean:  Dr. Terry Olson

Mission Statement

Guided by the Great Commission of Jesus Christ and as a Lutheran liberal arts institution, the School of Health and Human Sciences (SHHS) is committed to preparing students to become servant leaders and societal agents of change.

Vision Statement

Firmly committed to servant-leadership addressing the health needs of our communities and foundationally grounded in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, students can expect an educational experience embedded in the latest disciplinal academic scholarship and research coupled with innovative curriculum approaches that foster student engagement and academic learning.  Throughout the educational process, guided by high-impact and hands-on professional faculty, students within SHHS will gain better insight and understanding on how to provide holistic community-focused care through our institutions’ centeredness on the development of the mind (high-quality academics), body (care of self), heart (love/service of neighbor), and soul (love toward God).

Nursing

Director of Nursing: Dr. Cheryl Smythe-Padgham, RN, WHNP-BC

• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  Assistant Director: Dr. Jennifer Dahl, RN
• Licensed Vocation Nurse to Registered Nurse (30-unit option certificate)
• Master of Science in Nursing

Master's Degrees

• Master of Arts in Coaching and Athletics Administration
  Director: Prof. Jim Kunau
• Master of Healthcare Administration
  Director: Dr. Catherine Sinardi
• Master of Public Health
  Director: Dr. Catherine Sinardi
• Master of Science in Coaching and Exercise Sciences
  Director: Prof. Jim Kunau
• Master of Science in Nursing
  Director: Dr. Cheryl Smythe-Padgham, RN, WHNP-BC