Commit to Care at One of the Nation’s Largest Health-Focused Colleges
Improving health and providing health care to communities takes many hands and hearts — it is a very “human-to-human” endeavor. Our collective challenge is to leverage technological advancements and progress to make the most of them without losing that spirit of “care.”
It requires a thoughtful effort to think bigger about health.
That’s where you come in.
During your educational experiences with us, you’ll contribute your time and talents in ways that are unique to you through your choice of major and focus areas. You’ll also learn how to lend your individual skills to help move health care forward through collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts.
You’ll be prepared to serve communities, big and small, and to join a thriving 21st century workforce busy creating scalable solutions to solve today’s biggest health challenges while creating positive health outcomes across Ohio and the world.
Ready to commit to care?
Health is Big Here.
Schools and Departments
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School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness
The School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness includes the divisions of Athletic Training, Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship, Exercise Physiology and Food and Nutrition Sciences.
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School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is proud to be the home of some of the fastest growing programs in the college, including an online RN to BSN, online MSN and online DNP degrees as well as traditional on-campus BSN programs on the Athens and regional campuses.
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School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
The School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences includes three divisions: Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Practice.
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Department of Social and Public Health
The Department of Social and Public Health is where personal passion meets public good, with programs including Child and Family Studies, Community and Public Health, Environmental Health Science, and Health Services Administration.
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Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies
From a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Healthcare Studies to healthcare leadership courses and certificates, we offer health-minded students an opportunity to broaden their horizons and gain new skills.
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Department of Social Work
The Social Work program at Ohio University offers a wide variety of degree programs, including an on-campus bachelor’s degree in social work and on-campus and 100% online versions of its Master of Social Work degree.
Study to Serve your Community
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Helping Kids: Providing educational and recreational fun for 150 local childrenOhio University brought 150 children from around Southeast Ohio to campus for a fun-filled month of outdoor learning and research activities, including a brand-new STEM track.
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Helping Seniors: Improving the health of Ohio’s aging populationWith research, technological development, infrastructure changes, and community support, OHIO is taking significant strides in improving the health of the state’s older residents.
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Helping the Community: Teaching children with disabilities how to swimTraditional swim-lesson programs often turn away these children because their staff lacks the knowledge or the necessary equipment. Gianna Petrella is looking to change that.