2026 College of Health Sciences One Pager

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Calling all innovators, high-achievers and scholars—change the game when it comes to your college education. The College of Health Sciences (CHS) offers an upgraded Eastern Experience, with impactful degree programs, hands-on learning experiences, a tight-knit community and one-of-a-kind opportunities.

PROGRAMS OFFERED FACTS ABOUT CHS

• Environmental Health Science and Sustainability

• Exercise and Sport Science

• Health Care Administration

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Nursing

• Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

• Public Health

• Recreation and Park Administration

• Sport Management

• 72% of all EKU health majors are employed in Kentucky three years after graduation.

• Clinical skills laboratories and simulation centers provide students with hands-on experiences.

• EKU’s Recreation Therapy program is the only one in the state.

• 100% pass rates on the NCLEX for Spring 2024 cohorts in the AASN and BSN programs.

• Students in the two-year nursing program may qualify for Work Ready Scholarships.

• All majors include an internship or clinical experience.

• Recently, EKU ranked within the top 25 in Best Occupational Therapy Programs for 2024 Best Health Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

• EKU’s Environmental Health Science and Sustainability program is one of only 31 accredited by the National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council.

• The EKU Medical Laboratory Science program is one of the only four-year accredited programs in the state.

CHANGING THE GAME

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM EMPOWERING TOMORROW’S CAREGIVERS

The School of Nursing Clinical Skills Laboratory and Simulation Center offers nursing students a safe place to practice reallife patient care scenarios, and encourages collaboration and self-reflection. The team guides students with questions and prompt feedback, aiming to enhance present and future patient care. EKU’s Recreation Therapy Program introduces students to several therapeutic methods, preparing graduates for careers in various settings like hospitals, schools, parks and wilderness therapy.

HEALTHCARE TRAINING PATHWAYS

FIELDWORK AND CLINICAL PRACTICE

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EKU’s Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy labs offer hands-on experiences for students, where they can practice techniques they’ve learned in the classroom. The Occupational Therapy program includes a variety of fieldwork opportunities in clinical settings and focuses on practices varying from children’s therapy to treating neurological concerns. EKU also has the Medical Laboratory, which prepares graduates to analyze body fluids and tissues for diagnosis, leading to job opportunities in healthcare settings or advanced education.