Samford University College of Health Sciences School of Health Professions Ida Moffett School of Nursing McWhorter School of Pharmacy School of Public Health 1
1 2 In today s dynamic health care industry, one thing will never change: the need for competent, compassionate and skilled individuals who are answering the call to care for others. Samford University s College of Health Sciences is meeting this demand. The College of Health Sciences is comprised of four schools with one calling: Within a Christian environment, our schools prepare graduates to be more than practice ready with the understanding and skills to be leaders in the work place, distinctive in their readiness of: Knowledge Practice Collaboration Service Faith School of Health Professions Ida Moffett School of Nursing McWhorter School of Pharmacy School of Public Health
School of Health Professions samford.edu/healthprofessions The School of Health Professions offers degree programs in an array of specialties that make up a large portion of the health care workforce. We prepare graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to continue their education at professional and graduate schools, ultimately working to deliver exceptional care. As a school, it is essential that we do more than educate professionals. We are committed to using our knowledge and experience to work toward making the lives of people better, here at home and in communities around the world. Undergraduate Majors Communication Sciences and Disorders A B.S. in health sciences can prepare graduates to pursue professional Exercise Science (Prephysical Therapy) programs like physician assistant studies Health Sciences or occupational therapy. The School of Health Professions is comprised of four departments Respiratory Care Cardiopulmonary Sciences Communication Sciences and Disorders Kinesiology Physical Therapy Sport Administration 93 % Sports Medicine (Premedicine) 3 4 Fast-track Programs B.S. in health sciences/master of Athletic Training (five years) B.S. in exercise science/doctor of Physical Therapy (six years) Graduate Degrees Master of Athletic Training** Master of Science in speech language pathology* Master of Science in respiratory care Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Programs Coming Soon Audiology Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant of students who apply to graduate and professional schools are accepted 100 % of graduate students participated in service learning projects locally, nationally and around the world The School of Health Professions can prepare you for 21 of the top 25 careers listed in U.S. News & World Report 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, awarded to 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 2200 Research 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. Submission of 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 for Accreditation 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 Therapy Education 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 initiate a 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 has made 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). Enrolled students completing the program under Provisional Accreditation are considered graduates of a CoARC accredited program.
Ida Moffett School of Nursing samford.edu/nursing For 95 years, Ida Moffett School of Nursing has been preparing graduates to provide excellent, patient-centered care. We educate nurses who have the wisdom, skills and courage to go out into the world and make people s lives better. Every year, our graduates pass their licensure and certification exams at rates that surpass state and national averages. But more importantly, led by their calling, our graduates leave Samford University prepared to make the world a better place. Undergraduate Degree 5 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Traditional B.S.N. for entering freshmen and Advanced Practice transfer students Second-degree B.S.N. (five semesters) Certificates 6 Accelerated Second-degree B.S.N. (12 months) Veterans B.S.N. Graduate Degrees Doctor of Nursing Practice Dual Nurse Practitioner (Family/Emergency) Family Nurse Practitioner Health Systems and Administration Nurse Anesthesia 100% of Dec. 2016 graduates employed within six months of graduation Ida Moffett School of Nursing prepares graduates who exhibit our foundational pillars of academic excellence, caring, compassion and service. 94 % first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN (2016 17) Post-master s Doctor of Nursing Practice Administration Post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Family Nurse Practitioner Post-FNP Emergency Nurse Practitioner
McWhorter School of Pharmacy samford.edu/pharmacy 7 8 At McWhorter School of Pharmacy, we understand that a career in the field of pharmacy is more than a job it s a deeper calling to serve your neighbors, your community and the world. That s why we have been preparing pharmacists who transform lives for more than 90 years. We combine interprofessional education, hands-on experience and scholarship to produce exceptional pharmacists in a nurturing, Christian environment. The quality of our students is marked by high career and residency placement as well as success on licensure examinations. Undergraduate Major Pharmacy Studies Graduate Degree Doctor of Pharmacy Dual Degrees Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business Administration Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in health informatics Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in health law and policy Doctor of Pharmacy with a graduate business minor 97 % of graduates receive a job offer within six months of graduation # 2 private school of pharmacy in the South U.S. News & World Report 96 % MPJE first-time pass rate (10-year average) 94 % NAPLEX first-time pass rate (10-year average)
School of Public Health samford.edu/publichealth 9 10 In 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 of individuals, families, communities, health care organizations and more. Through dynamic and innovative curriculum, we prepare professionals 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 departments Healthcare Administration Health Informatics and Information Management Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health Social Work Undergraduate Majors Foods and Nutrition Healthcare Administration Health Information Management* Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health Fast-track Programs Master of Public Health (five years) Master of Social Work (five years) Graduate Degrees Master of Healthcare Administration Master of Science in health informatics Master of Science in nutrition Master of Public Health Master of Social Work Certificates Dietetic Internship (Internship can be combined with a graduate degree, including Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science 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 Degrees Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Science in health informatics Master of Arts in Theological Studies/Master of Social Work Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work Master of Public Health/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine** Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health 100 % first-time pass rate on the registered dietitian exam (2015 16) As the only Christian School of Public Health in the Southeast, students are taught in a faith-based context that develops distinctive leaders in a shifting world. 131 social work practicum sites, locally, nationally and globally
11 12 A Space that Fosters Interprofessional Education Samford s College of Health Sciences provides premier facilities to match our premier programs. The innovative learning environment was designed to foster interprofessional collaboration and cuttingedge experiential learning so that our graduates are prepared to practice collaboratively, safely and effectively in the ever-evolving health care environment. 38 technologically advanced classrooms 223,000 square feet 22,000 More than 25 state-of-the-art laboratories 1,200 square-foot Experiential Learning and Simulation Center students utilize the facilities daily
13 Experiential Learning and Simulation Center The College of Health Sciences Experiential Learning and Simulation Center spans 22,000 square feet and offers discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning opportunities across the simulation continuum. Students at varying levels of experience are engaged in these facilities from working with low fidelity models and interacting with standardized patients to immersing themselves in complex high fidelity simulations. Our extensive inventory of task trainers, medium fidelity models and high fidelity human patient simulators creates optimal learning environments designed to improve technical skills, clinical judgment, decision making, communication and teamwork. The center s High Fidelity Simulation Suite is comprised of five rooms equipped with different health care manikins that allows simulations of complex health care situations. The suite includes individual observation rooms and conference rooms designated for debriefing.
Contact us For all undergraduate programs, you must apply first to Samford University through the Office of Admission. 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 by speaking with the appropriate contact person in each program or by visiting the schools websites. Samford University Office of Admission admission@samford.edu 800-888-7218 205-726-3673 samford.edu/admission Ida Moffett School of Nursing (Undergraduate) Trisha Stovall, Undergraduate Admission Counselor pstovall@samford.edu 205-726-2264 samford.edu/nursing Ida Moffett School of Nursing (Graduate) Allyson Maddox, Director of Graduate Student Services amaddox@samford.edu 205-726-2047 samford.edu/nursing McWhorter School of Pharmacy Jonathan Parker, Director of Pharmacy Admission jmparker@samford.edu 205-726-4242 samford.edu/pharmacy Aaron Hux, Manager of Student Recruitment ahux@samford.edu 205-726-2982 samford.edu/pharmacy School of Health Professions Dr. Marian Carter, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services mwcarter@samford.edu 205-726-2611 samford.edu/healthprofessions School of Public Health Dr. Marian Carter, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services mwcarter@samford.edu 205-726-2611 samford.edu/publichealth 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 SUHealthSciences @SamfordU SamfordCHS samford.edu/healthsciences Samford is an Equal Opportunity Institution/Employer.