COLLEGE OF Health and Education

School of Counseling, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, Malek School of Nursing Professions

Firmly established in service and compassion, the College of Health and Education—home to the School of Counseling, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, and Malek School of Nursing Professions—prepares professionals to care, teach, and lead. 

School of Counseling 

Building a Healthier Future 

Our CACREP-accredited programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and our Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision prepare professionals who lead with empathy, clinical excellence, and commitment to human dignity. 

Your support will: 

  • Expand clinical training facilities and technology 

  • Provide scholarships for future counselors 

  • Launch community mental health initiatives 

  • Support faculty research in trauma-informed care 

School of Education 

Educating with Purpose. Leading with Impact. 

We shape educators, leaders, and change-makers who will define the future of education. Rooted in student-centered learning, our nationally accredited programs combine rigor, practical experience, and innovative teaching. 

Your support will: 

  • Expand scholarships for aspiring educators 

  • Support research in culturally responsive pedagogy 

  • Grow the reach of our Ed.D. program 

"I tell my students: you are more than just an educator. Your purpose is to be an advocate for every child and their families."

— Nicci Dowd, Assistant Professor of Education 

School of Health Sciences

Advancing Health and Wellness 

We prepare future healthcare leaders who will improve lives and communities, locally and globally, with hands-on learning, emphasizing clinical placements and service trips. 

Your investment will: 

  • Enhance experiential learning through simulation labs 

  • Support scholarships for healthcare students 

  • Advance faculty research in public health 

  • Strengthen community partnerships 

Malek School of Nursing Professions

Leading the Future of Nursing 

We educate and inspire the next generation of nurse leaders through bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs with clinical experiences at top healthcare organizations. 

Your support will: 

  • Expand clinical simulation labs 

  • Increase scholarships for a diverse nursing workforce 

  • Enhance faculty research in evidence-based practice 

  • Strengthen healthcare partnerships 

Quincy Via '26 

"The connections I've built with professors, students, and staff are meaningful relationships I'll carry for life.