Center for Health Sciences

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

Bachelor of Science

• Exercise Science Major (EXS2), BS  
• Health Studies Major (HLST), BS  

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

Accelerated Programs

• Communication Sciences & Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP), BA/MS  
• Exercise Science - Physical Therapy (EXPT), BS/DPT  
• Health Studies - Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (HSPN), BS/MSN  
• Strength and Conditioning (BSSC), BS/MS  

Master of Science

• Physician Assistant Studies (MS)  
• Speech-Language Pathology (MS)  
• Strength and Conditioning (MSSC), MS  

Master of Science in Nursing

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), MSN  
• Family Nurse Practitioner (Second MSN)  
• Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN), MSN  

Doctorate

• Pharmacy (PharmD)  
• Physical Therapy (DPT)  

Minor

• Bible and Ministry Minor for Nursing Majors  
• Health Missions Minor  
• Personal Training Minor  

Certificate

• American Sign Language Certificate  
• Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Graduate)