Mission

The mission of Department of Applied Health Sciences is to advance understanding about human health and well being through research, instruction and service.

The central concerns of Department faculty and students are to prevent unhealthy behaviors and lifestyles from harming people, to correct these situations where they exist, and to help individuals and families adopt healthy behaviors.

Our over-reaching goals are to prevent premature death and disability and promote productive, high-quality lives.

Goals

The goal of the department, accordingly, is to provide students with the opportunity to establish a solid foundation and background in the applied health sciences professions through academic education and training in the classroom and the field.