Center for Health Sciences

Center for Health Sciences, which includes the College of Allied Health, Carr College of Nursing, and the College of Pharmacy, was established in 2011 to enhance collaboration and encourage interprofessional education among all of Harding University’s health-related programs. The resulting synergy between programs enhances the educational experience for students while elevating professional opportunities for faculty and staff.

Colleges and Departments

The following colleges and departments are contained within the Center:

• College of Allied Health   
  • Department of Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology    
  • Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders   
  • Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences   
  • Department of Occupational Therapy  
  • Department of Physical Therapy   
  • Department of Physician Assistant Studies   
• Carr College of Nursing   
• College of Pharmacy   

Faculty

Deans:

Julie A. Hixson-Wallace, Pharm.D., M.B.A., BCPS
    College of Pharmacy
Susan Kehl, Ph.D., RN, CNE
    Carr College of Nursing
Michael McGalliard, Sc.D., PT, COMT
    College of Allied Health

Chairs/Program Directors:

Cathy Acre, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA
     Occupational Therapy Program
Justin Bland, Ph.D., ACSM-EP
    Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences
Mary Madill, MS, PA-C
    Physician Assistant Program
Melanie Meeker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
    Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Kevin Ramey, Ph.D., PT
    Physical Therapy Program
Kenneth R. Turley, Ph.D., FACSM, CCES
     CFIT Program

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Programs

Bachelor of Arts

• Communication Sciences and Disorders (Clinical) Major (CSD2), BA   
• Communication Sciences and Disorders (Non-clinical) Major (CSDN), BA   
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Major (SLPA), BA   

Bachelor of Science

• Exercise Science Major (EXS2), BS   
• Health Studies Major (HLST), BS   

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Nursing Major (NURS), BSN   
• Nursing Major (NRSO), BSN (Hybrid)   

Accelerated Programs

• Communication Sciences & Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP), BA/MS   
• Exercise Science - Physical Therapy (EXPT), BS/DPT   
• Health Studies - Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (HSPN), BS/MSN   
• Strength and Conditioning (BSSC), BS/MS   

Master of Science

• Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology (CFIT), MS   
• Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology for Professionals (CFTO), MS  
• Occupational Therapy (OTH), MS   
• Physician Assistant Studies (PA), MS   
• Speech-Language Pathology (SLP2), MS   
• Strength and Conditioning (MSSC), MS   

Master of Science in Nursing

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), MSN   
• Family Nurse Practitioner (Second MSN)   
• Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN), MSN   

Doctorate

• Pharmacy (PHAR), PharmD   
• Physical Therapy (DPTY), DPT   

Minor

• Bible and Ministry Minor for Nursing Majors   
• Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor   
• Health Missions Minor   
• Personal Training Minor   
• Speech-Language Pathology Minor   

Certificate

• American Sign Language Concentration   
• Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Graduate)   
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate (Undergraduate)   

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