School of Health Professions, Education and Social Sciences

DEAN: James Mbyirukira, Ph.D. 

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the School of Health Professions, Education and Socials Sciences is to provide quality Christian education that challenges each student to set higher expectations for his/her intellectual and professional growth and to help each student to expand his/her understanding of society and human behavior. It has the primary objective of educating health professionals in nursing, allied health, exercise science, nutrition and dietetics. The school aims to facilitate learning that focusses on a Christ-centered, service-oriented curriculum that promotes excellence in character development, achievement of professional goal, and adherence to professional standards. 

Departments

Education
Deril Wood, Ph.D. (Chair)

History and Political Science
Samuel London, Ph.D. (Chair)

Social Work
Shalunda Sherrod, D.S.W, LICSW, PIP (Chair)

Health and Human Sciences  
Benjamin A. Young, Ph.D, (Chair)

Nursing 
Dorothy Forde, PhD, RNC-NIC, CNS (Chair)

Nutrition and Dietetics 
Sherine Brown-Fraser, Ph.D (Chair)