College of HHS
About the College of Health and Human Sciences
“Because we’re passionate about our research, and we’re passionate about people.”
“We’re solving some of the most pressing challenges of our time with cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in topics like eating disorders, mental health, exercise science, hearing loss, social relationships and sustainable tourism ... and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Our faculty and students study health and well-being at every stage of the lifespan — from pregnancy to elder care — in addition to hospitality and financial planning, retail and sales management, and so much more.
Mission:
Our college prepares scholars, develops leaders, translates theory to practice, and advances knowledge of human behavior, health, and quality of life.
Key Characteristics:
- An interdisciplinary environment for discovery, learning, and engagement
- Faculty and graduates who are leaders in the health and human sciences
- Research that advances knowledge and is responsive to ever-changing conditions
- Applications of knowledge to improve people's well-being
- Engagement with diverse constituencies and communities to address a broad spectrum of human needs.
Vision:
Our college's people and programs have an increasingly positive impact on the behavior, health, and quality of life of people.
- By building and maintaining a climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- By offering high quality mentoring and professional development for students, faculty, and staff
- By advancing transdisciplinary, translational research to solve local, national, and global challenges
- By developing the next generation of basic, applied, advanced, progressive, innovative, and forward-thinking scientists to improve human health and quality of life
- By preparing students to be leaders in their professions and communities
- By preparing excellent practitioners, and preparing students for professional graduate programs
- By creating online offerings that support student progress, foster the career development of diverse groups of students and alumni, and serve workforce needs
- By engaging with the public locally, throughout Indiana, globally, and sustainably
Quick Facts:
- 4th highest 4-year graduation rate on campus
- 2nd largest college at Purdue by undergraduates
- 22 majors focused in: business, education, healthcare, and behavioral/social sciences
- Nearly 300 unique employers recruit HHS students
- 42 student organizations specific to HHS majors
- 26 study abroad programs specific to HHS majors
Majors:
- Kinesiology
- Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Occupational & Environmental Health Sciences
- Biomedical Health Sciences
- Radiological Health Sciences
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Developmental and Family Science
- Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- Human Services
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nutrition and Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness, and Health (dual major)
- Nutrition Science
- Psychological Sciences
- Brain and Behavioral Sciences
- Psychological Sciences
- Public Health
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
