Dedicated to the Advancement of Health Care
Through a growing number of degree programs at the new College of Health Professions, health-minded students can earn a degree that prepares them for a variety of roles in health care fields that impact the health and well-being of our communities.
Dedicated to the advancement of health care, the College of Health Professions is expert in creating innovative programs within a Culture of Health framework that’s infused throughout our bachelor degree programs in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Health Education & Health Promotion.
Because we offer an interdisciplinary curriculum, our undergraduate students gain the flexibility they need to explore different degree programs within the health profession before choosing their career path, as they complete their fourth semester.
Programs That Prepare You for Long-Term Success
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Health education and health promotion has been on the forefront for some time, in particular, as people have focus more and more on their own wellness and that of their family and communities as well.
Kathy Van Eerden | Dean, College of Health Professions
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There are many avenues toward a successful career after graduating with a bachelor's degree in this field. Examples of the health degree jobs you could pursue are listed below.
- Health Educator
- Respiratory Therapy Manager
- Staff Nurse
- School Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
Undergraduate Programs
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
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Bachelor's Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion
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Meet our Health Professions Faculty
Discover our esteemed faculty members who are making a huge impact in their respective fields and providing dynamic ways of learning in the classroom and beyond.
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Kathy Van Eerden, Ph.D.
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Maridelys Detres, Ph.D.
What’s New at College of Health Professions?
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"Saint Leo's Creative Writing MA program helped me immensely as a reader and a writer. Learning to read not only what is in a story, but paying careful attention to how it's written, is just one of the memorable gifts I received from this program's helpful faculty and encouraging environment."
Janna Correa, (Fiction, 2022)
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Jimmy Sutman, (Poetry, 2022)
It can be intimidating to go back to school after decades of being in the workforce. But as a non-traditional student, I felt nothing but a warm welcome from Saint Leo faculty and my classmates. I started my first semester at another university and wasn't happy. I transferred to Saint Leo and learned more than I could have ever imagined in this program. Best decision I ever made. Thanks to my studies there, I'm getting ready to release my first book at the end of this year!
Lisa Moody, (Nonfiction, 2021)
Being a part of the Creative Writing program at Saint Leo was the right choice for me, as it allowed me to pursue my degree from another state while also working a full-time job. I was still able to have the invaluable experience of connecting with a group of like-minded writers through the in-person residency, and I still maintain those relationships today. Through your coursework in this program, you will both read and write quality work and have constant support and encouragement from professors who really do care about your future as a writer.
Susan Abercrombie, (Nonfiction, 2021)
I enjoyed the close-knit literary community that Saint Leo University provided in the Creative Writing Nonfiction program. The instructors are a very experienced, passionate, and supportive group. I am a confident and better writer because of the workshops, the effective and inspiring feedback from faculty, and peer support.
Tisha Arther, (Nonfiction, 2022)
When I started the MA in Creative Writing at Saint Leo University, I didn't know what to expect and I didn't know if I would be able to fit into the program. After I left my first day of residency, I never questioned the absolute certainty that I had finally found where I belonged as a writer. The faculty were knowledgeable and encouraging, my peers were talented and welcoming, and the university offered an experience catered to my success. Participating in this program absolutely changed the trajectory of my life - as both a student and educator.
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