Departments

Professor Amy Ramage with CSD students in the neuroscience lab
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders strives to educate students in the science and art of CSD with current, relevant knowledge and to foster inter-professional approaches to learning in the broad context of health and human services.
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Students on campus
The Department of Health Management and Policy prepares students for a wide range of professional careers within the healthcare and public policy fields.
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Human Development and Family Studies
Envision yourself working with at-risk youth? Or as a rehabilitation counselor or public health administrator? You’ve come to the right place.
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Kinesiology research
The Department of Kinesiology offers four areas of study for majors: exercise science; health and physical education; health sciences; and sport management and leadership.
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Nursing students in the SIM lab
Explore the Department of Nursing Students in the Department of Nursing learn about relationship-based care, reflective thinking and clinical decision making while following guidelines for developing safe, quality clinical skills. Nursing students learn from faculty who serve as facilitators and mentors within a supportive, scholarly environment, and as graduates become part of the workforce…
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OT students working with a stroke survivors support group
The Department of Occupational Therapy offers multiple degree options with the field of occupational therapy which meets the diverse needs of prospective students and serves the community as well as professional colleagues and organizations.
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A recreation management and policy class being conducted outdoors on the Durham campus
The Department of Recreation Management and Policy prepares students for rewarding careers in a variety of settings throughout the recreation industry.
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Social Work students and alum at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
The Department of Social Work provides programs that encompass the professional social work foundation of social welfare policy, social work practice, human behavior in the social environment, research, and field education.
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