College of Health Sciences
Administrative Officers
| Title/Department | Officer |
|---|---|
| Dean | Rodney C. Runyan, Ph.D. (936) 294-2395 |
| Associate Dean | Ryan K. Zapalac, Ph.D. rzapalac@shsu.edu; (936) 294-2307 |
| Associate Dean | TBA |
| Assistant Dean | Jennifer J. Didier, Ph.D. jennifer.didier@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1183 |
| Department of Family and Consumer Sciences | Rosanne S. Keathley, Ph.D., Acting Chair hpe_rsk@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1242 |
| Department of Kinesiology | Emily A. Roper, Ph.D., Chair ear007@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1169 |
| Director, School of Nursing | Denise Neill, Ph.D., RN denise.neill@shsu.edu; (936) 202-5101 |
| Department of Population Health | Ray G. Newman, Ph.D., Chair rgn006@shsu.edu; (936) 294-3454 |
Mission
The College of Health Sciences collaborates with community and global partners to:
- Provide accessible student-centered education in the health professions for a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students;
- Advance health science knowledge and evidence-based practice through scholarship; and
- Promote stewardship of individual and population health and quality of life in Texas, the nation and the world through evidence-based practices.
Vision
The College seeks to become an acknowledged leader in educating health science professionals.
Graduates will be prepared to succeed in their chosen health profession through mastery of the appropriate knowledge and skills, a well-developed sense of professionalism, and a strong commitment to promoting health and providing quality care.
Contact Information
Main Office: (936) 294-2300
Website
College of Health Sciences
Master's Degrees
| Departments | Programs |
|---|---|
| Major, Degree | Department |
| Dietetics, M.S. | Family and Consumer Sciences |
| Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S. | Family and Consumer Sciences |
| Health, M.S. | Population Health |
| Health Care Quality and Safety, M.S. | Population Health |
| Sport Management, M.S. | Kinesiology |
| Kinesiology, M.S. (Sport and Human Performance) | Kinesiology |
Certificates
| Departments | Programs |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | Department |
| Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription | Kinesiology |
| Health Care Quality and Safety | Population Health |
| Health Communication and Public Relations | Population Health |
