Health

Readies students to lead in healthcare organizations and community settings through hybrid classes and real-world practice experiences.

Empowers students to excel in educating future nurses, communities, and nursing staff through hybrid classes and real-world practice experiences.

Graduate study leading to a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology is offered with two options: exercise science and sport and exercise psychology. The purpose of the sport and exercise psychology option is to educate students technically and professionally in the area of sport and exercise psychology. The focus is on assisting students in the design, implementation, and assessment of the psychological components of exercise, sport, and wellness programs. Through independent research and inquiry, students will solve sport and exercise psychology related problems associated with human movement and performance.

Graduate study leading to a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology is offered with two options: exercise science and sport psychology. The purpose of the exercise science option is to provide students with the technical and professional knowledge necessary for the assessment and improvement of human movement and performance. Students will be provided with information that will assist them in the design and implementation of programs that enhance human movement and performance. Through independent research and inquiry, students will solve problems associated with human movement and performance.

The Experimental Psychology program provides an excellent preparation and foundation for students wishing to enter a psychology Ph.D. program. Our graduate program is based on a mentorship model in which each incoming student is paired with a faculty member with similar scholarly interests who will advise and mentor the student on his/her academic progress and scholarly activities. Graduates will have a solid background in research design, quantitative methods, and expertise in a specific research area.

The Master of Science program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling involves a two-year full-time package of academic courses and supervised practica, with the option to complete a thesis. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

WHO reports that over 5% of the world's population—that's 432 million adults and 34 million children—has disabling hearing loss. By 2050, over 900 million people worldwide will likely be affected by significant hearing loss. Audiologists fill a vital niche in our complex and diverse global society, and job prospects for audiologists coming out of WWU are excellent!