Improving health and providing health care to communities takes many hands and hearts — it is a very “human-to-human” endeavor. Our collective challenge is to leverage technological advancements and progress to make the most of them without losing that spirit of “care.”
It requires a thoughtful effort to think bigger about health.
That’s where you come in.
During your educational experiences with us, you’ll contribute your time and talents in ways that are unique to you through your choice of major and focus areas. You’ll also learn how to lend your individual skills to help move health care forward through collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts.
You’ll be prepared to serve communities, big and small, and to join a thriving 21st century workforce busy creating scalable solutions to solve today’s biggest health challenges while creating positive health outcomes across Ohio and the world.
Ready to commit to care?
The School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness includes the divisions of Athletic Training, Combined Master of Science and Dietetic Internship, Exercise Physiology and Food and Nutrition Sciences.
The School of Nursing is proud to be the home of some of the fastest growing programs in the college, including an online RN to BSN, online MSN and online DNP degrees as well as traditional on-campus BSN programs on the Athens and regional campuses.
The School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences includes three divisions: Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Practice.
The Department of Social and Public Health is where personal passion meets public good, with programs including Child and Family Studies, Community and Public Health, Environmental Health Science, and Health Services Administration.
From a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Healthcare Studies to healthcare leadership courses and certificates, we offer health-minded students an opportunity to broaden their horizons and gain new skills.
The Social Work program at Ohio University offers a wide variety of degree programs, including an on-campus bachelor’s degree in social work and on-campus and 100% online versions of its Master of Social Work degree.
March 3, 2022
Dr. Nicholas Vasilis Karayannis is an assistant professor of Physical Therapy within CHSP's School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences. His current research focuses on refining the content and delivery of somatic-based rehabilitation approaches (Physical Therapy, Yoga, Tai Chi) integrated with neuroscience-based mind-training practices to reduce suffering and cultivate activity engagement and wellbeing.
