College of Health Professions and Sciences
University of Central Florida
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Welcome to UCF’s new College of Health Professions and Sciences. We’re home to nationally recognized programs focused on health and wellness ― and a respected faculty dedicated to teaching innovations and research partnerships.
The college offers accredited programs in athletic coaching, athletic training, communication sciences and disorders, physical therapy, and social work. We also offer UCF’s largest major, health sciences, as well as popular programs in sport and exercise science within the field of kinesiology.
Through course work, field experience and interprofessional education, our students develop high-demand skills in healthcare and cultural competency for work with diverse populations.
of our Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates passed the national physical therapist licensure exam on their first attempt in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
The Communication Disorders Clinic houses the largest clinical education program for speech-language pathology graduate students in the United States.
The Sport and Exercise Science doctoral program ranked 6th nationally by the National Academy of Kinesiology.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders
Aphasia Club Creates a Family
To the members of UCF’s Aphasia House’s Friday Only Club, the therapeutic meetings are more than a way to improve their reading and speaking skills. The meetings also offer a...
Kinesiology
UCF Athletics, Kinesiology Program Team Up for Student-Athletes’ Well-Being
Athletics Director Danny White (left) and Interim Dean Jeffrey Stout UCF Athletics and the university’s new School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy are partnering to enhance the well-being and performance...
Collegewide
New College Welcomes New Faculty
The College of Health Professions and Sciences is pleased to welcome a number of new faculty members this fall, including those who attended the college’s New Faculty Orientation on Aug....
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UCF Heart Day will host 15 minute sessions that will teach students how to perform Hands-Only CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation), Automated External Defibrillators (AED) demonstrations, and informational tables relating to emergency response, coping with emergencies, heart health, medicine, and/or healthy living…
LOOKING AHEAD
Are you interested in learning more about research? Not sure where to start or how to navigate all the programs available? This workshop will discuss how to expand your academic experience through undergraduate research. No RSVP required. All workshops are…
Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice…
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend UCF's largest Health Expo. Several campus departments, student organizations, and community partners will be on site sharing the available resources. Attendees will get to see demonstrations, participate in activities, take photos and possibly…
Yoga Nidra is an ancient meditation practice from India. Though the literal translation of Nidra is “sleep” it also means “a changing state of consciousness” which is brought about as you connect with your mind and body. This meditation practice…