Academics

Academics
Career and Professional Success presentation

The College of Health and Human Services is a supportive learning community of acclaimed teachers, researchers and clinicians, and students. Our academic departments include communication sciences and disorders, family studies, health management and policy, kinesiology, nursing, occupational therapy, recreation management and policy, and social work.

The hallmark of all our programs includes close faculty-student relationships, an emphasis on applied research, and curricula that blend professional and liberal arts education with internship and field experiences for undergraduates and graduate students.

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Programs of Study

Programs of Study

Exceptional academic programs infused with real-world learning and experiences.

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Honors students

Honors Program

Honors Program

An enhanced academic experience for intellectually motivated students.

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Nursing student Marin in Nepal

Study Abroad

Study Abroad

The opportunities to study away from the UNH campus are almost endless.

More About Study Abroad

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Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

Find opportunities for working with faculty on various research projects.

Research Opportunities

  • HDFS student Virginia Mercier
    2022 Grimes Research Competition
    Virginia Mercier '22, a Human Development and Family Studies major, is presenting her research at the 2022 Grimes Researc Competition. Her research title is: CPYD (Critical Positive Youth Development) Focused Coach Education
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  • CSD student Rachel Courter
    2022 Grimes Research Competition
    Rachel Courter, a Communication Sciences and Disorders major, will be presenting her research at the 2022 Grimes Research Competition. Research title: Assessing how adults produce and understand the melody and rhythm of speech in English.
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  • BERT watch
    Emily Conners is conducting research with the UNH Child Study and Development Center in collaboration with the Department of Nursing, Department of Occupational Therapy and the Center for Digital Health Innovation.
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  • Bridget Green
    IHPP Intern
    Bridget Green is a junior Health Sciences major from Hackettstown, New Jersey. Her minors include Psychology and Public Health, as she continues to explore her interests in a variety of healthcare settings. Bridget is looking forward to learning more about health law and policy, specifically regarding environmental health and the older adult population. In her free time she loves to ski and spend time outside. As she finishes her undergraduate degree, she is excited for her future public health courses and everything IHPP has to offer!
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  • Joyce Ngwe
    Get a glimpse of a Day in the Life of Health Management and Policy Student Joyce Ngwe '23.
    Today, we travel to Washington, D.C. as Joyce '23 participates in The Washington Center Program. From an internship with Cushman & Wakefield, to a leadership course, to cooking with roommates, follow along on Joyce's day!
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