About the School
The School of Health Sciences, located in the heart of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, provides a dynamic educational environment. Our dedicated faculty utilize cutting-edge instructional technology and practices to challenge students in the classroom, fostering critical thinking and real-world application of course content. Proximity to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the city's burgeoning biotech industry offers our students ample opportunities for experiential learning through internships, shadowing, and research.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s vibrant outdoor scene—with its parks, trails, and beaches—provides the perfect backdrop for an active and health-focused lifestyle. The School of Health Sciences includes the Department of Applied Exercise Science (AEXS), which houses the B.S. in Exercise Science, and the Department of Public Health Sciences and Administration (PHSA), which offers majors in Public Health (B.S. and B.A.), Health Services Administration & Management (B.S.), and a minor in Health Informatics.
We also offer PALM courses that promote health and activity for all students, along with a range of experiential learning opportunities including research, study abroad programs, internships, and student organizations.
Mission
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Health Sciences' mission is to positively impact the health and well-being of communities by empowering students, faculty, and staff to achieve their individual career aspirations.
Vision
By 2028, the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Health Sciences will be recognized regionally for student-centered and sustainable excellence in innovative teaching, collaborative scholarship, and quality service that significantly contributes to the well-being of the diverse communities we serve.
Inside the School of Health Sciences
Dean Wes Dudgeon talks about the growth of the School of Health Sciences and discusses some of the research being conducted there.