College of Health and Human Services
At NAU’s College of Health and Human Services, explore flexible, hands-on programs designed to help you turn your passion for helping others into a meaningful, in-demand career.
#1 physician assistant program in Arizona
Top bachelor’s program in dental hygiene in the state
#1 physical therapy program in Arizona
Start your healthcare journey at NAU
Build a meaningful career helping others
At NAU’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), we start with what drives you. If you’ve felt the pull to serve your community or support someone through a health challenge, you already know what it means to care. We’ll help you turn that into a career. Whether you see yourself in physical therapy, public health, speech-language pathology, or you're still exploring, we offer online, hybrid, and statewide in-person programs to help you move forward, wherever you are.
Learn by doing from day one
At CHHS, your education goes beyond the classroom. You’ll work in labs, clinics, and team-based settings that reflect real healthcare environments. Through interprofessional collaboration, early clinical experiences, and community outreach, you’ll develop the confidence and skills employers look for. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a career that’s rewarding, in demand, and focused on what matters most: improving lives.
Faculty trusted by the community
At CHHS, you’ll learn from faculty whose names carry weight, in the classroom and in the community. These experienced professionals are recognized for their expertise and trusted by local healthcare and service leaders. Meet the faculty who’ll help you grow into a confident, capable professional.
Take the next step
College of Health and Human Services featured degrees
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BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy emphasis -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Physical Therapist Assisting emphasis -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Surgical Technology emphasis -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with General Allied Health emphasis -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Respiratory Care emphasis -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Paramedic Care emphasis -
BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Medical Assisting emphasis -
BS in Health Sciences - Fitness Wellness
College of Health and Human Services undergraduate degrees
Department of Health Sciences undergraduate degrees
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Physical Therapist Assisting emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Surgical Technology emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with General Allied Health emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Respiratory Care emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Paramedic Care emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Medical Assisting emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Allied Health with Occupational Therapy Associate emphasis
- BS in Health Sciences - Fitness Wellness
- BS in Health Sciences - Nutrition and Foods
- BS in Health Sciences - Public Health
Department of Dental Hygiene undergraduate degrees
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders undergraduate degrees
College of Health and Human Services graduate degrees
Department of Health Sciences graduate degrees
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training graduate degrees
Department of Physician Assistant Studies graduate degrees
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders graduate degrees
Department of Occupational Therapy graduate degrees
We’re a competency-based education program, so we’re a little bit different than all of the other programs right now. We practice scenarios with each other. Someone plays the patient, another plays the therapist. We practice what we’ll be actually doing as professionals. Also, the faculty is super incredible.
Ready to apply?
You’ve got the heart for this work—now take the next step. Whether you’re just starting out or changing careers, the College of Health and Human Services at NAU is ready to help you begin your journey toward a meaningful future.
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