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 one of UCF’s largest majors, 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.

Enjoy our video featuring many of the faculty, staff and students who help make our academic programs among the best in the nation.

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Department of Health Sciences

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy

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Division of Kinesiology

Division of Physical Therapy

School of Social Work

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Academic Health Sciences Center

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training

Communication Disorders Clinic

FAAST Assistive Technology Center

Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science

In the News

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Health Sciences

Students Across the US and Caribbean Get Exposure to STEM Disciplines and Learn from Experts Thanks to Virtual Workshop

Dean's Office

New CHPS Scholarship Honors Strength, Promise and Invincibility

Physical Therapy

How Alzheimer’s Disease Impacts Patient, Family and Friends and How to Rally Support in the Community

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Clinical Faculty Member Helps Patients Achieve Their Goals

Health Sciences

Men’s Health Encompasses A Wide Variety of Topics and Concerns

Health Sciences

Health Sciences Alumnus Shares How Getting Involved Helped Him Find His Passions

In the Media

UCF, AdventHealth Partner to Identify Suicide Risk of ER Patients

Orlando Sentinel

UCF CARD, PALS Holds Safety Event for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Nicholson Student Media

Local Emergency Room Staff Will Start Assessing Patients’ Mental Health with the Goal of Suicide Prevention

90.7 WMFE

Coach’s Wife Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Jones vs. Lake Highland Playoff Game

Orlando Sentinel

Lake Highland Prep Students Impact Lives by Upgrading Toy Cars

Downtown Community Paper

Clinic for Apopka Farmworkers Gets Boost from Florida Blue Grant

Orlando Sentinel

2018’s States With The Best Elder-Abuse Protections

Wallethub

Children With Disabilities Receive Specially Adapted Toys

Fox 35 Orlando

Upcoming Events

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Jul 16 4:00 pm

Communication Sciences and Disorders Virtual Info Session

Join our Graduate Program Director, Clinic Director and Graduate Advisor for a virtural informational session on the Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Program. Applying soon? Our Spring 2021 application deadline is October 1st! RSVP HERE

LOOKING AHEAD

Jul 31 1:00 pm

White Coat Ceremony

The UCF DPT Class of 2022 White Coat Ceremony marks the transition of our doctoral students from the didactic portion of the curriculum, which focuses on basic and clinical sciences, to the clinical portion, which emphasizes full-time internships and evidence-based…

Aug 13 5:00 pm

Communication Sciences and Disorders Virtual Info Session

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A quick way to support research in CHPS!

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences5 days ago

In observation of Fourth of July, #UCFCHPS offices will be closed on Friday.

But don't fret, we will be open regular hours again on Monday!

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences5 days ago

We love to see our faculty engage with the community on a larger scale!

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Hello July! Excited for blue skies and sunny times! 🌞 #HelloJuly

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Effects of Working At Home During COVID-19 on Physical Activity, Pain, and Posture - College of Health Professions and Sciences

The purpose of this study is to survey individuals using at-home workstations to determine how their workstation has been setup, and how that may relate to physical activity and sitting …

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences7 days ago

Calling all faculty, staff, and students over 18 years old who have been working/studying at home for at least 4 hrs/day for 3 days/week.

Participate in this UCF Athletic Training Program survey. Click on the link for more information: http://ow.ly/KT1y50AlFPW

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New CHPS Scholarship Honors Strength, Promise and Invincibility - College of Health Professions and Sciences

A new scholarship in the College of Health Professions and Sciences honors not only a student’s promise, but also their past. The Invincible Knights Award was created to honor students …

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