CHPS News
Kinesiology
CHPS Programs Gain STEM Designation
Programs in the Division of Kinesiology are now designated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), thanks to recent approval by the State of Florida. David Fukuda The...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
First-of-Its-Kind UCF Course Prepares Health Care Experts for New COVID-19 Challenges
A new course is underway at the University of Central Florida, designed to prepare health care professionals for new challenges to come in the field because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Social Work
Exploring the Link Between Academic Success and Minority Mental Health
There is a growing awareness of the mental health disparities present in minority communities. According to the National Association of Mental Illnesses (NAMI), depression among...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
New innovative course at UCF for speech pathologists to help Covid-19 patients
Video: New innovative course at UCF for speech pathologists to help Covid-19 patients
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Program Prepares Students for Success, Present and Future
Healthcare delivery is an ever growing and evolving practice. To best meet the needs of the active population, athletic training as a profession has made...
Social Work
MSW Alumna Overcomes Cancer During School and Achieves Her Goals
Jamie Younger ’17 ’18 MSW traveled a rocky road on her path to becoming a clinical social worker. But she says her experience battling cancer...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
New CSD Pilot Telehealth Clinical Instruction Initiative Keeps Students on Track for Graduation
A new clinical instruction initiative in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders is ensuring that students in the master’s program get the patient-contact hours...
Health Sciences
Students Across the US and Caribbean Get Exposure to STEM Disciplines and Learn from Experts Thanks to Virtual Workshop
Nearly 200 elementary and high-school students throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean recently participated in a virtual STEM workshop, thanks to the efforts of Danielle...
Research
Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Spring 2020
Our faculty pursue big ideas and share what they learn by publishing their research to advance the profession. As part of an institution designated as...
Dean's Office
New CHPS Scholarship Honors Strength, Promise and Invincibility
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...
