The College of Health (COH) supports the mission and vision of the university by offering fully accredited undergraduate and graduate professional programs in the healthcare-related fields of Occupational and Physical Therapy and Nursing. Students interested in careers in Nursing can pursue an undergraduate degree or choose from several tracks at the graduate level. Occupational Therapy students may transfer into the program and earn a bachelor's degree on their way to earning their Masters of Occupational Therapy. Occupational and Physical Therapy students may qualify for early entry and earn a bachelor's degree on the way to earning their Doctor of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy (Applicant Status). These programs also have the option for direct entry into the professional programs for those who meet admissions criteria.
COH Mission
The Husson University College of Health inspires and prepares students for contemporary, evidence-based, and ethical practice in the health professions.
We foster student success by promoting:
- Professional identity
- Self-directed learning
- Critical reflection and scholarship
- Practice focused on the individuals, families, groups and populations we serve
- Integration of specialized technology
- Cultural competence, social justice, and advocacy for our clients and our professions.
COH Vision
The College of Health aspires to shape our students into compassionate and effective practitioners, leaders, and scholars who value inter-professional collaboration, lifelong learning, and global engagement.
Accreditation
Our programs are fully accredited or approved by one of the following agencies:
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
The Maine State Board of Nursing
Admissions Criteria
Each of our programs has admissions criteria unique to the discipline. Refer to your program of interest for detailed information about the qualifications for admission to the program.
Programmatic Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in the areas of Interprofessional Practice and the Practice of Care.
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Biomedical Sciences
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Social/Behavioral /Administrative sciences.
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Clinical Sciences.