College of Health & Natural Sciences
Ready for rigorous training that prepares you for an ethical impact in the world? You can earn your bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree through the College of Health & Natural Sciences. You will learn in small classes, online and in clinical settings with outstanding faculty who want to help you succeed.
Prepare for Compassionate and Excellent CARe
You’ll work with dedicated faculty in classroom labs and on our 1,200-acre living laboratory on the Rindge campus. You’ll master core concepts in your field and learn discipline for research and investigation. Internships and projects with local partners give you a chance to apply your learning to current, real-world challenges. The College of Health and Natural Sciences prepares physical therapists, physician assistants and nurses to meet the highest academic standards in their fields while gaining practical, compassionate experience serving their communities. Our graduate programs are highly regarded for academic excellence, distinguished faculty, responsive staff, and opportunities for hands-on clinical experience.
As an undergraduate, you will study and research in the fields of health and environmental science.
As a graduate student, you will prepare to become a licensed, practicing healthcare professional.
- Bachelor of Arts: On-campus (Rindge)
- Bachelor of Science: On-campus (Rindge)
- Undergraduate Minor: On-campus (Rindge)
- Bachelor of Science: On-campus (Rindge)
- Undergraduate Minor: On-campus (Rindge)
- 3+2 Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathway: On-campus (Rindge and Antioch University)
- Master of Business Administration (Energy and Sustainability Concentration): Online
- 4+1 Bachelor’s/MBA Pathway: Hybrid (Rindge and online)
- Bachelor of Science: On-campus (Rindge)
- RN to BSN: Online
- Master’s Entry Program: On-campus (Manchester)
- Master of Science in Nursing (Leadership or Education concentrations): Online
- MSN/Master of Business Administration Dual Degree: Hybrid: Online
- Graduate Certificate (Nursing Education): Online
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: On-campus (Manchester or Goodyear)
- 4+2.5 Bachelor’s/DPT Direct Entry: On-campus (Rindge and Manchester or Goodyear)
- Pre-Physical Therapy Bachelor’s Pathway: On-campus (Rindge)
Meet Interim Dean, College of Health and Natural Sciences Mable Smith, PhD, JD, MN, NEA-BC
A nurse by training, Dr. Mable Smith has had a distinguished career in academic leadership, including as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the Arizona College of Nursing, Assistant Vice President for Health Care Programs and Interim Dean at the School of Allied Health Professions at Monroe College, and Dean and Professor, College of Nursing and Public Health at South University. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and a J.D. from Florida State University.
Dr. Mable Smith
Meet Our Health & Natural Sciences Faculty
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