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College of Health Sciences and Professions  
Grover Center W122
Athens, OH  45701
Phone: 740.593.4502
Fax:  740.593.1318 

Michael Kushnick, Chair
Elizabeth Pierce, Administrative Specialist

Mission

The mission of the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies is to create and promote interdisciplinary connections within educational experiences.  Our programs offer opportunities in the classroom, at the worksite and within the field to broaden the student’s knowledge-base through efforts led by, crossing and gaining the perspectives of multiple disciplines.

Programs

The Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies within the College of Health Sciences and Professions offers the following academic programs:

Majors

Integrated Healthcare Studies Major (B.S.I.H.S)  
 

Admission Information

Freshman/First Year Admission

If you are interested in any of the certificate programs, you may obtain an application form from your college’s student service office. After completing the application and obtaining the coordinator’s signature, return the form to that office. Each semester on your DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) Report, you will be able to track your progress in the certificate program. The certificate will be awarded upon graduation of a degree program if you have successfully completed the certificate requirements and a notation of the certificate will be recorded on your permanent record (transcript). For more information on course offerings or other concerns, contact the coordinator of the certificate program.

Student Organization

Interprofessional Students in Health Professions (ISHP)

Students in ISHP seek to become more familiar with interprofessional principles and practices for improved population health and healthcare for patients and clients. Students from all majors in the College of Health Sciences and Professions are welcome to join.

Advisor:  Sally A. Marinellie, marinels@ohio.edu

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