Center for Health Sciences

Established in 2011, the Center for Health Sciences includes the College of Allied Health, Carr College of Nursing, and the College of Pharmacy. The Center for Health Sciences was established in 2011 to enhance collaboration and encourage interprofessional education among all of Harding University’s health-related programs.  By organizing all such programs into one unit, expertise can be tapped, efficiencies can be realized, and resources can be shared.  The resulting synergy enhances the educational experience for students while elevating professional opportunities for faculty and staff.

COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS

The following colleges and departments are contained within the Center:

• College of Allied Health  
  • Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders  
  • Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences  
  • Physician Assistant Studies  
  • Physical Therapy  
• Carr College of Nursing  
• College of Pharmacy  

Faculty

Deans:

Susan Kehl, Ph.D., RN, CNE
     Carr College of Nursing
Jeff Mercer, Pharm.D.
     College of Pharmacy
Rebecca Weaver, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
     College of Allied Health

Chairs/Program Directors:

Julie Kissack, Pharm.D., BCPP
     Department of Pharmacy Practice
Michael McGalliard, Sc.D., PT
     Physical Therapy Program
Melanie Meeker, Ph.D.
     Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Michael A. Murphy, M.D.
     Physician Assistant Program
Ken Turley, Ph.D.
      Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences
Scott Weston, Ph.D.
      Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts

• Communication Sciences and Disorders Major (CSD2), BA  
• Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDN), BA  

Bachelor of Science

• Athletic Training Major  
• Exercise Science Major (EXC2), BS  
• Nursing (BSN)   

Master of Science

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), MSN  
• Physician Assistant Studies (MS)  
• Speech-Language Pathology (MS)   

Doctorate

• Pharmacy (PharmD)  
• Physical Therapy (DPT)