Four Schools. One Calling. SAMFORD UNIVERSITY S COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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1 Four Schools. One Calling. SAMFORD UNIVERSITY S COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

2 MEETING THE DEMAND FOR SKILLED, COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS Samford s College of Health Sciences comprises four schools: The College of Health Sciences students diverse backgrounds represent 39 states and 8 countries faith & health The Center for Faith and Health is home to all of our outreach programs, mission work and community initiatives; here, we put our knowledge into practice to serve communities around the world. Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing McWhorter School of Pharmacy School of Health Professions School of Public Health and is guided by four principles: Rigorous academics Clinical experience Interprofessional curriculum Christian context

3 MISSION CELEBRATING & TRADITION: 90 SAMFORD YEARS OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH HAS CARE MORE EDUCATION THAN 90 YEARS AT SAMFORD OF HISTORY IN HEALTH EDUCATION. A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER As part of Samford University, the College of Health Sciences is part of a dynamic, expanding institution. Samford offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in 10 schools.

4 Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing For more than 90 years, Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing has been preparing students 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 certification exams at rates far surpassing national averages. But most importantly, led by their calling, our graduates leave Samford prepared to make the world a better place. Hands-on experiences: Our state-of-the-art human simulation center allows faculty to recreate common health care situations and challenges on campus, allowing you to practice nursing skills in a safe setting. When you re ready for real-world clinical experience, we have more than 300 clinical sites. 99% 85% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN ( ) graduation rates for all nursing degree programs 100% of May 2015 graduates employed within six months of graduation #13 #85 nationally for online graduate programs, U.S. News & World Report (2016) nationally for master s degree programs, U.S. News & World Report (2016) DEGREES Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Accelerated Second-degree B.S.N. Second-degree B.S.N. Veterans B.S.N. For more information, go to samford.edu/nursing Graduate Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Family Nurse Practitioner (online) Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Educator (online) Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) (online) Family Nurse Practitioner Health Systems and Administration Health Systems and Administration Informatics Health Systems and Administration Transformation of Care

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6 In McWhorter School of Pharmacy, we supplement your classroom education with extensive clinical experiences in a variety of practice settings.

7 McWhorter School of Pharmacy Samford s Center for Healthcare Innovation and Patient Outcomes Research provides comprehensive and objective drug information services to health care professionals. McWhorter School of Pharmacy has been preparing outstanding pharmacists in a nurturing, Christian environment for more than 85 years. We combine scholarship, practice, faith and service to produce exceptional pharmacists who pass major licensure exams on their first try at rates exceeding national averages. Our graduates are also compassionate practitioners who serve wherever they are called. 96% 95% 95% NAPLEX first-time average pass rate (over the past 10 years) 2014 job placement before graduation of students admitted since 2001 graduate in four years 1,440 5, hours of clinical experience in year four alumni worldwide postgraduate year-one residency programs DEGREES AND MAJORS Prepharmacy Studies Pharmacy Studies (B.S.) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Doctor of Pharmacy/M.B.A. Doctor of Pharmacy/M.P.H. Doctor of Pharmacy with a graduate business minor For more information, go to samford.edu/pharmacy 72% postgraduate residency placement rate (10% higher than national average)

8 School of Health Professions Samford s School of Health Professions is made up of four departments: communication sciences and disorders, kinesiology, physical therapy and respiratory care. To meet the growing demand for highly skilled, compassionate health care providers, we are adding a number of new degree options, both undergraduate and graduate. When educating skilled caregivers, there is no substitute for hands-on experience. We give students the opportunity to learn by doing in every program within the School of Health Professions. Students in the School of Health Professions are successful in a variety of master s and doctoral programs, including medicine, physician s assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry and many more. 93% of students from the School of Health Professions applying to graduate and professional schools are accepted years of experience in health care education scientific, peer-reviewed journals have published our students research in the past five years DEGREES Undergraduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Exercise Science/Prephysical Therapy Health Sciences Respiratory Care* Sport Administration Sports Medicine/Premedicine Graduate Master of Athletic Training** Master of Science in Respiratory Care* Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology*** Doctor of Physical Therapy**** Coming Soon: Occupational Therapy For more information, go to samford.edu/healthprofessions

9 *Samford University is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for the program. However, Samford University can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC. **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; ; 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. ***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 ****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: ; 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.

10 School of Public Health In the School of Public Health, we focus on issues that affect the health of entire populations. If you find your calling here, you ll work to address some of the most difficult challenges to human health, from access to health care to violence and the return of infectious diseases. Today, the School of Public Health includes five departments: healthcare administration, health informatics and information management, nutrition and dietetics, public health and social work. The problems that affect health and well-being are complex in nature, and their resolution requires professionals to collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner. Consequently, School of Public Health students in every degree program work in collaboration with students in other departments and even other schools, learning to address the increasingly complex needs of the individuals and communities they serve. Our greatest strength is our exceptional faculty and staff. Our faculty is comprised of experienced practitioners and dedicated teachers who are committed to serving others, and to the growth and development of their students. 100% placement rate in Dietetic Internship programs (the national average is 50%) 91.1% first-time pass rate on the registered dietitian exam 6 state-of-the-art food labs DEGREES AND PROGRAMS Undergraduate Foods and Nutrition Healthcare Administration Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health Coming Soon: Health Information Management For more information, go to samford.edu/publichealth Graduate Dietetic Internship Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) Master of Health Informatics and Analytics (M.H.I.A.) Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Master of Science in Nutrition Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)* *Samford University s Master of Social Work program was admitted to accreditation candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in June 2015 and is currently pursuing full accreditation. Students who graduate from an M.S.W. program in candidacy with CSWE are license eligible in Alabama; licensing laws vary by state.

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12 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No Birmingham, AL 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL Ready to apply? Admission into the College of Health Sciences varies from school to school and from undergraduate to graduate programs. Regardless of the program in which you are interested, we want to make the admission process as easy as possible. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE ADMISSION For all undergraduate programs, you must apply first to Samford University through the Office of Admission. To enter Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, you must also apply for admission directly to the nursing school once you ve been admitted to Samford. Athletic Training also requires a second admission process beyond admission to Samford. 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 school websites. Samford University Office of Admission admission@samford.edu / samford.edu/admission Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing (Undergraduate) Trisha Stovall, Undergraduate Admission Counselor pstovall@samford.edu / samford.edu/nursing Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing (Graduate) Allyson Maddox, Director of Graduate Student Services amaddox@samford.edu / samford.edu/nursing McWhorter School of Pharmacy Bruce Foster, Director of Pharmacy Admission cbfoster@samford.edu / samford.edu/pharmacy School of Health Professions Dr. Marian Carter, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services mwcarter@samford.edu / samford.edu/healthprofessions School of Public Health Dr. Marian Carter, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Services mwcarter@samford.edu / samford.edu/publichealth Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin.