College of Health and Behavioral Studies
College Mission
We engage students, faculty and communities in learning, scholarship, and service in health and behavioral studies to inspire responsible contributions to our world.
Academic Units Within the College
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Dr. Cynthia O'Donoghue, Academic Unit Head
Department of Graduate Psychology
Dr. Robin Anderson, Academic Unit Head
Dr. Paula Maxwell, Interim Academic Unit Head
Dr. Christopher J. Womack, Academic Unit Head
Dr. Julie Sanford, Academic Unit Head
Department of Psychology (undergraduate programs)
Dr. Kevin Apple, Interim Academic Unit Head
Dr. Lisa McGuire, Academic Unit Head
Graduate Programs
The College of Health and Behavioral Studies consists of seven departments, five of which provide graduate programs. JMU's graduate programs in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies offer the following degrees:
- Assessment and Measurement (Ph.D.)
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.)
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A., Ed.S.)
- College Student Personnel Administration (M.Ed.)
- Combined-Integrated Clinical and School Psychology (Psy.D.)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders ( Ph.D.)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (M.S.)
- Counseling and Supervision (Ph.D.)
- Health Sciences – Dietetics (M.S.)
- Kinesiology (M.S.)
- Nursing (M.S.N., D.N.P.)
- Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
- Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (M.A.T.)
- Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.)
- Psychological Sciences (M.A.)
- School Counseling (M.Ed.)
- School Psychology (M.A., Ed.S.)
- Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)
Cross Disciplinary Programs, Outreach Programs, Partnerships, Academic Centers & Institutes
The College of Health and Behavioral Studies places a high value on partnerships with the community. These partnerships and our outreach programs are integral to our academic programs and assist us in meeting our responsibility to participate in efforts to enhance the well-being of our community. We value the impact of experiential activities on the enrichment of student learning. Many of the programs within the college are cross disciplinary in nature, reflecting our commitment and supporting the mission of the college. Further details about these cross-disciplinary programs are provided on the CHBS website.