Center for Health Sciences

The Center for Health Sciences, which includes the College of Allied Health, Carr College of Nursing, and the College of Pharmacy, was established in 2011 to enhance collaboration and encourage interprofessional education among all of Harding University’s health-related programs. The resulting synergy between programs 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  
  • Department of Physical Therapy  
  • Department of Physician Assistant Studies  
• 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
Michael McGalliard, Sc.D., PT
     College of Allied Health

Chairs/Program Directors:

Mary Madill, MS, PA-C
     Physician Assistant Program
Kevin Ramey, Ph.D., PT
     Physical Therapy Program
Melanie Meeker, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
     Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ken Turley, Ph.D.
      Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences

PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts

• Communication Sciences & Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP), BA/MS  
• Communication Sciences and Disorders (Clinical) Major (CSD2), BA  
• Communication Sciences and Disorders (Non-clinical) Major (CSDN), BA  
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), BA  

Bachelor of Science

•  Exercise Science Major (EXS2), BS  

Bachelor of Science in Nursing  

• Nursing (NURS), BSN   
• Nursing (ACNU) (Second BSN)  

Master of Science

• Physician Assistant Studies (MS)  
• Speech-Language Pathology (MS)  

 Master of Science in Nursing

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)  
• Family Nurse Practitioner (Second MSN)  

Doctorate

• Pharmacy (PharmD)  
• Physical Therapy (DPT)  

Non-Degree

• American Sign Language Certificate