Department of Health Sciences

Master’s degree programs in medical laboratory sciences and respiratory care are available to students who have no prior health care experience but are interested in becoming health care professionals. Our respiratory care program has been recognized for being among the top 10 percent of respiratory care programs in the country. The medical laboratory sciences program has ranked among the top 15 in the country including national rankings for research productivity by the Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science.

The department is comprised of five programs — Respiratory Care, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Sciences, Medical Imaging Sciences, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (Ph.D.). We provide students with intensive, hands-on clinical experience that prepares them to be outstanding practitioners and leaders in providing quality health care.