The College of Health & Pharmacy

The College of Health and Pharmacy (COHP) 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, Nursing, and Pharmacy.  Students interested in careers in Nursing can pursue an undergraduate degree or choose from several tracks at the graduate level. Occupational and Physical Therapy and Pharmacy students may qualify for early entry and earn a bachelor's degree on the way to earning their Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or their Doctor of Physical Therapy or Pharmacy.  These programs also have the option for direct entry into the professional programs for those who meet admissions criteria.

COHP Mission

The Husson University College of Health and Pharmacy inspires and prepares students for contemporary, evidence-based, and ethical practice in 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 state-of-the-art technology

• Cultural competence, social justice, and advocacy for our clients and our professions

COHP Vision

The College of Health and Pharmacy 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 Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

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 Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Social/Behavioral /Administrative sciences.
• Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Clinical Sciences.