College of Public Health and Health Professions
Overview
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 Complex (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 Libraries, 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). Most 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
| Health Science Specializations | Admission GPA Minimum | Degree Awarded | Minor |
|---|---|---|---|
|
General Preprofessional Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy ----------------------------- Communication Sciences and Disorders Rehabilitative Services |
First four specializations require: 3.0 tracking GPA 3.0 overall GPA ----------------------------- Last two specializations require: 2.7 tracking GPA 2.7 overall GPA |
Bachelor of Health Science |
Yes |