Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Santmann School of Health Sciences! The programs in our school are designed to support the transformative nature of healthcare in today’s society, and include a mix of traditional and innovative healthcare degrees. All of our programs have a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation combined with a technology-enhanced education, which prepare our graduates for entry into a variety of competitive healthcare fields. Our faculty provide holistic education to students, and clinical placements provide valuable applied learning experience in real world healthcare settings.

Our accredited and highly competitive nursing, dental hygiene, and medical laboratory science programs boast state-of-the-art facilities, including nursing simulation laboratories, a Dental Hygiene Care Center, and newly renovated clinical laboratories. Graduates from these programs stand ready to complete licensing requirements for these in-demand fields, and our graduates have extremely high pass rates on their respective state exams.

Our newest programs, including applied gerontology, health promotion and wellness, and nutrition science, focus on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle that can contribute to increased life expectancy and a better quality of life. These programs prepare students for emerging, high-demand careers in the health and wellness fields.

Please browse our web pages to explore the variety of programs that we offer, and come visit our impressive undergraduate laboratories, simulation rooms, dental hygiene clinic, and instructional spaces. Feel free to reach out to the Admissions Office or specific departments for more information about our fantastic programs so you can select the best fit for your future career goals. Join the Santmann School of Health Sciences to pursue the career of your dreams!

 

Sarah Gross, PhD
Dean 
Santmann School of Health Sciences