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Course Descriptions

Established: 1958 as the first college of health professions in the United States; renamed Public Health and Health Professions in 2003.

Location: Health Professions/Nursing/Pharmacy Building (HPNP), 101 South Newell Drive

Rankings: Highly ranked programs throughout the college

Accredited: The college is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. In addition, all clinical programs are accredited by the appropriate national organization.

Degrees: Bachelor of Health Science degree with a major in communication sciences and disorders or in health science. Health science tracks include Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Professional, General Health Science and Rehabilitative Services.

Academic Advising: Review the college website and make an appointment with an academic adviser at 352-273-6400.

Scholarships and Financial Aid: Eligible juniors and seniors can apply for college scholarships.

Computer Requirement: Windows operating environment with Powerpoint/Word 2007 software.

Library: In addition to the university’s main library, students access the Health Science Center Library, one of the largest biomedical library systems in the country.

Internships and Career Guidance: College academic advisers are available to help with career planning. Shadowing health care providers is strongly encouraged.

Student Organizations: College Council, the Health Science Student Organization(HSSO), Alpha Eta Society. Some disciplines also have student associations affiliated with their national organizations. Examples include:

• Student Occupational Therapy Association
• Student Physical Therapy Assembly
• Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
• American Medical Association student section
• National Rehabilitation Association
• American Student Dental Association
• Public Health Student Association
• National Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association