Center for Health Sciences Graduate

Programs of Study

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.

Faculty

Vice Provost Julie Hixson-Wallace, Pharm.D., BCPS 

Deans:

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

Department Chairs/Program Directors:

   Julie Kissack, Pharm.D., BCPP
      Pharmacy Practice Department
   Michael A. Murphy, M.D.
      Physician Assistant Program
   Michael McGalliard, PT, Sc.D.
      Physical Therapy Program
   Forrest Smith, Ph.D.
      Pharmaceutical Sciences Department
   Daniel C. Tullos, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
      Communication Sciences and Disorders Program

Colleges

Colleges within the Center for Health Sciences include:

1. The College of Allied Health Graduate , which includes the following departments:

• Communication Sciences and Disorders  
• Physical Therapy (DPT)  
• Physician Assistant Studies (MS)  

2. The Carr College of Nursing  
3. The College of Pharmacy , which includes the following departments:

• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmaceutical Sciences