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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Athletic Training

Communication Sciences And Disorders

Health Sciences

Kinesiology

Physical Therapy

Social Work

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Department & Schools

Department of Health Sciences

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders

School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy

Athletic Training Program

Division of Kinesiology

Division of Physical Therapy

School of Social Work

Centers, Clinic & Institute

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training

Communication Disorders Clinic

FAAST Assistive Technology Center

Healthcare Workforce Research Initiative

Florida Center for Nursing

Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science

In the News

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Communication Sciences and Disorders

Rosa-Lugo Recognized for Excellence In Diversity

Clinical Spotlight

Athletic Training Students Prepare To Be First-Responders

Collegewide

More Than A Sport: CHPS Students Reflect on Cheerleading Championship Win, Experience at UCF

Clinical Spotlight

Helping to Prevent Injuries in String Musicians

Health Sciences

UCF Study: Judo May Help Health, Social Interaction of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication Sciences and Disorders

UCF Student Commits to Helping Individuals with Hearing Loss

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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Feb 20 9:00 am

Communication Sciences and Disorders Undergraduate Walk-in Advising

Communication Sciences and Disorders Undergraduate Walk-in Advising. No appointment required. Bring current degree audit that was PRINTED during the last week. Encourage arriving at least 15 minutes prior to ending times.

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Feb 28 11:00 am

Communication Disorders Clinic Tour and Info Session

We will be conducting tours of the Communication Disorders Clinic facilities and the information session will follow at the UCF clinic. To register for a tour: http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exHUn06eNOJqACh Tours and informational session will take place at the Communication Disorders Clinic located at:3280 Progress DriveSuite 500 (Main…

Mar 6 11:00 am

Communication Disorders Clinic Tour and Info Session

Mar 19 12:00 pm

FARMacy Presents: Healthy Plate Cooking Classes

Not sure how to prepare a fully balanced meal? We’re here to help!Join us for a cooking class led by Student Health Services’ Clinical Dietitians and learn to prep, chop and cook a healthy meal using food harvested from the…

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Let's Get Social

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We're glad to have Ethan come and speak to our students!

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Professor Helps Bring Stuttering Awareness to UCF - and Beyond - College of Health Professions and Sciences

With nearly 68,000 students enrolled at UCF, there could be as many as 680 students who stutter, said Martine Vanryckeghem, a fluency disorders specialist and professor in the UCF School of Communication Sciences and …

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences2 days ago

School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor Martine Vanryckeghem, has devoted her life's work to raising awareness to fluency disorders, including stuttering: http://ow.ly/Mlxa50ymJTg #UCFCHPS

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences5 days ago

Our UCF PT faculty are leading the way!

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences5 days ago

#HappyValentinesDay to our #UCFCHPS students, faculty and staff!

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences6 days ago

There is no greater expression of love than to welcome a foster child into your home and your heart.

Alyssa Westervelt, a School of Social Work student, and Lindley Westervelt, a Physical Therapy alumna, share their foster parent experiences during

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UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences6 days ago

Our #UCFCHPS students gain such valuable hands-on insight with our community partnerships! We are glad to see them flourish in their respective fields!

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