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Samford UniversityCollege of Health SciencesSchool of Health Professions Ida Moffett School of Nursing McWhorter School of Pharmacy School of Public Health1Samford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciences
Samford University’sCollege of Health Sciencesis meeting this demand.School of Health ProfessionsIda Moffett School of NursingMcWhorter School of PharmacySchool of Public HealthWithin a Christian environment, our schoolsprepare graduates to be more than practice readywith the understanding and skills to be leaders inthe work place, distinctive in their readiness ord University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciencesSamford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciences1In today’s dynamic health care industry,one thing will never change:the need for competent, compassionateand skilled individuals who areanswering the call to care for others.The College of Health Sciencesis comprised of four schools with one calling:
School of Health ProfessionsThe School of Health Professions offers degree programs in an array of specialties that make up a large portion of thehealth care workforce. We prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to continue their educationat professional and graduate schools, ultimately working to deliver exceptional care. As a school, it is essential thatwe do more than educate professionals. We are committed to using our knowledge and experience to work towardmaking the lives of people better, here at home and in communities around the world.The School of Health Professions is comprised of four departmentsCardiopulmonary Sciences Communication Sciences and Disorders Kinesiology Physical TherapyUndergraduate MajorsCommunication Sciences and DisordersExercise Science (Prephysical Therapy)Health SciencesRespiratory Care††Sport AdministrationSports Medicine (Premedicine)Fast-track ProgramsB.S. in health sciences/Master of Athletic Training(five years)B.S. in exercise science/Doctor of Physical Therapy(six years)Graduate DegreesMaster of Athletic Training**Master of Science in speech language pathology*Master of Science in respiratory care††Doctor of Physical Therapy†Degree Programs Coming SoonAudiologyOccupational TherapyPhysician AssistantA B.S. in health sciences can preparegraduates to pursue professionalprograms like physician assistant studiesor occupational therapy.93100%of students who apply to graduate andprofessional schools are accepted%of graduate students participated inservice learning projects locally, nationallyand around the worldThe School of Health Professionscan prepare you for 21 of the top 25careers listed in U.S. News & WorldReport’s 100 Best Jobs (2017).*The master’s program in speech language pathology at Samford University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This is a “pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awardedto developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of five years. For detailed information about the CAA Candidacy Program, please visit the CAA web pages or contact: Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology American Speech-Language Hearing Association 2200Research Boulevard #310 Rockville, MD 20850 800-498-2071 **Graduation from an athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6836 Austin Center Blvd. Suite 250, Austin, TX 78731; phone; 512-733-9700; support@caate.net is necessary for eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification Examination (BOC), which is required to be licensed in all states. Samford University is seeking accreditation of a new master of athletic training program from the CAATE. The program will submit an Application for Accreditation including a Self-Study and on-site visit. Submissionof this document and completing the site visit does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation. Students who graduate prior to the program’s achievement of accreditation will not be eligible to sit for the BOC examination. †Effective April 29, 2015, Samford University has been granted Candidate forAccreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical TherapyEducation that indicates the program is progressing toward accreditation and may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation. ††The Samford University Respiratory Care program, BS and MS degrees,CoARC program numbers 210620 and 200620 respectively, in Birmingham, AL, hold Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). This status signifies that a program that has been granted an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance to initiatea program in accordance with the Standards through the completion and submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR), completion of an initial on-site visit, and other documentation required by the CoARC. The conferral of Provisional Accreditation denotes a new program that hasmade significant progress towards meeting the Standards of Accreditation. The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until achieving Continuing Accreditation. It is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) toward eligibility to the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). Enrolledstudents completing the program under Provisional Accreditation are considered graduates of a CoARC accredited program.4Samford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciencesSamford University College of Health Sciences ssions
Ida Moffett School of Nursingsamford.edu/nursingFor 95 years, Ida Moffett School of Nursing has been preparing graduates to provide excellent, patient-centered care. We educatenurses who have the wisdom, skills and courage to go out into the world and make people’s lives better. Every year, our graduatespass their licensure and certification exams at rates that surpass state and national averages. But more importantly, led by theircalling, our graduates leave Samford University prepared to make the world a better place.Undergraduate Degreetransfer students Second-degree B.S.N. (five semesters) Accelerated Second-degree B.S.N. (12 months) Veterans’ B.S.N.Graduate DegreesCertificatesPost-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Family Nurse Practitioner Post-FNP Emergency Nurse PractitionerPromote the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty 2013 - 2017Doctor of Nursing Practice Dual Nurse Practitioner (Family/Emergency) Family Nurse Practitioner Health Systems and Administration Nurse AnesthesiaAdvance the Science of Nursing Education 2014 - 2018100% of Dec. 2016 graduates employed within six months of graduationIda Moffett School of Nursing prepares graduates who exhibit our foundational pillars ofEnhance StudentLearning and ProfessionalDevelopment 2014 - 2018academic excellence, caring,compassionand service.94%first-time pass rateon the NCLEX-RN(2016–17)6Samford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciencesSamford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciences5Post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice AdministrationBachelor of Science in NursingPromote Academic Progressionof Nurses2013 - 2017 AdvancedPractice Traditional B.S.N. for entering freshmen and
McWhorter School of Pharmacysamford.edu/pharmacyAt McWhorter School of Pharmacy, we understand that a career in the field of pharmacy is more than a job—it’s a deepercalling to serve your neighbors, your community and the world. That’s why we have been preparing pharmacists whotransform lives for more than 90 years.We combine interprofessional education, hands-on experience and scholarship to produce exceptional pharmacists in anurturing, Christian environment. The quality of our students is marked by high career and residency placement as well assuccess on licensure examinations.8Undergraduate MajorPharmacy StudiesGraduate DegreeDoctor of PharmacyDual DegreesDoctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business AdministrationDoctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public HealthDoctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in health informaticsDoctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in health law and policyDoctor of Pharmacy with a graduate business minor972#%of graduates receive a job offer within six months of graduationprivate school ofpharmacy in the South—U.S. News & World Report96%MPJE first-time passrate (10-year average)94%NAPLEX first-timepass rate (10-year average)Samford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciencesSamford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciences7
School of Public Healthsamford.edu/publichealthIn the School of Public Health, we educate students who are called to serve populations by tackling issues that affect health and well-being.Students can pursue a variety of widely sought after degree and career paths designed to address the increasingly complex needs ofindividuals, families, communities, health care organizations and more. Through dynamic and innovative curriculum, we prepareprofessionals to enter interprofessional teams ready to promote healthy behaviors, improve communities and deliver health care to all.The School of Public Health is comprised of five departmentsHealthcare Administration Health Informatics and Information Management Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health Social WorkUndergraduate MajorsFoods and NutritionHealthcare AdministrationHealth Information Management*Nutrition and DieteticsPublic HealthFast-track ProgramsMaster of Public Health (five years)Master of Social Work (five years)Graduate DegreesMaster of Healthcare AdministrationMaster of Science in health informaticsMaster of Science in nutritionMaster of Public HealthMaster of Social WorkCertificatesDietetic Internship (Internship can be combined with a graduatedegree, including Master of Healthcare Administration, Master ofScience in nutrition or Master of Public Health.)*This program is pending SACSCOC approval.**Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine is earned at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.Dual Degrees10Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public HealthDoctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in health informaticsMaster of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Social WorkMaster of Divinity/Master of Social WorkMaster of Public Health/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine**Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health100%first-time pass rate onthe registered dietitianexam (2015–16)As the only Christian School of PublicHealth in the Southeast, students are taughtin a faith-based context that developsdistinctive leaders in a shifting world.131social work practicumsites, locally, nationallyand globallySamford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciencesSamford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciences9
A Space that FostersInterprofessional Education38 technologically advanced classrooms,000 square-foot223,000 22Experiential Learning andsquare feetSimulation CenterMore than 25 state-of-the-art laboratories1,200 students utilize the facilities daily12Samford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciencesSamford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciences11Samford’s College of Health Sciences provides premier facilities tomatch our premier programs. The innovative learning environmentwas designed to foster interprofessional collaboration and cuttingedge experiential learning so that our graduates are prepared topractice collaboratively, safely and effectively in the ever-evolvinghealth care environment.
Experiential Learningand Simulation CenterSamford University College of Health Sciences samford.edu/healthsciences13The College of Health Sciences’ Experiential Learning and Simulation Centerspans 22,000 square feet and offers discipline-specific and interdisciplinarylearning opportunities across the simulation continuum. Students at varyinglevels of experience are engaged in these facilities—from working with lowfidelity models and interacting with standardized patients to immersingthemselves in complex high fidelity simulations.Our extensive inventory of task trainers, medium fidelity models and high fidelityhuman patient simulators creates optimal learning environments designed toimprove technical skills, clinical judgment, decision making, communication andteamwork.The center’s High Fidelity Simulation Suite is comprised of five rooms equippedwith different health care manikins that allows simulations of complex healthcare situations. The suite includes individual observation rooms andconference rooms designated for debriefing.
Contact usFor all undergraduate programs, you must apply first to Samford University through the Office ofAdmission. For admission to any of our graduate programs, apply directly to the individual school.Admission requirements vary by program, but you can learn more about the specific requirements byspeaking with the appropriate contact person in each program or by visiting the schools’ websites.Samford University Office of 3673samford.edu/admissionIda Moffett School of Nursing (Undergraduate)Trisha Stovall, Undergraduate Admission du/nursingIda Moffett School of Nursing (Graduate)Allyson Maddox, Director of Graduate Student /nursingMcWhorter School of PharmacyJonathan Parker, Director of Pharmacy du/pharmacyAaron Hux, Manager of Student /pharmacySchool of Health ProfessionsDr. Marian Carter, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Managementand Student u/healthprofessionsSchool of Public HealthDr. Marian Carter, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Managementand Student u/publichealth800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL u/healthsciencesSamford is an Equal Opportunity Institution/Employer.
Ida Moffett School of Nursing samford.edu/nursing Promote Academic Progression of Nurses 2013 - 2017 Promote the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty 2013 - 2017 Advance the Science of Nursing Education 2014 - 2018 Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development 2014 - 2018
