Waldron College of Health and Human Services

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Dr. Kenneth M. Cox*, Dean, Waldron Hall 342, (540) 831-7634

Dr. Glen Mayhew, Associate Dean, RU Carilion-Roanoke, 3rd Floor, Administrative Suite, (540) 985-8539

The Waldron College of Health and Human Services provides undergraduate, master, and doctoral students with programs of study for entry into, and advancement within, health related professions, as well as meeting credentialing requirements. The programs combine a liberal arts and science base with discipline-specific study. The graduate programs provide specialization and advanced study. Undergraduate and graduate programs are both characterized by an emphasis on integrating theory and research with practicum experiences. All programs prepare graduates to contribute to the health and well-being of the citizens of the region, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nation. The faculty members are highly committed to teaching, promoting student development, and to advancing scholarship, research, and practice.

The Waldron College of Health and Human Services consists of seven units with multiple programs. Depending on their choice of undergraduate major, students in the college may elect to pursue a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree.

NOTE: Each program of study has published specific technical standards for successful program completion. Students must consult the program directly to ascertain their ability to meet program completion standards. In addition, all students in the College must adhere to the “Standards of Professional Practice Education,” available on the College website.

The Waldron College of Health and Human Services is composed of the following schools and departments:

Communication Sciences and Disorders  - Radford University Site

Clinical Health Professions  - Radford University Carilion Site

Occupational Therapy  - Radford Site and Radford University Carilion Site

Physician Assistant Studies  - Radford University Carilion Site

Physical Therapy  - Radford University Carilion Site

Public Health and Healthcare Leadership  - Radford University Carilion Site

School of Social Work  - Radford Site and Roanoke Higher Education Center

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