At SHSU’s College of Health Sciences, we prepare students to turn their passion for helping others into purposeful, high-demand careers. Through immersive, student-centered education, we provide the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to lead in healthcare, human sciences, and wellness. Our programs emphasize research, collaboration, and community engagement, empowering students to serve individuals, families, and communities with professionalism and compassion. Guided by our values of belonging, discovery, transformation, and teamwork, we foster an environment where every student feels supported and inspired to grow. From nursing and public health to kinesiology and human sciences, graduates leave prepared to improve quality of life and contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of Texas and beyond.
Explore innovative programs in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Human Sciences, PT, PA Studies, Public Health, and Nursing—where hands-on learning prepares future health leaders.”
From groceries to professional clothing, Food Pantry@SHSU and Tripod’s Thrift ensure Bearkats have the resources they need to succeed on campus and beyond.
Discover our mission and values, explore student programs, connect with research opportunities, and learn about the spaces where innovation and collaboration thrive.
Discover how our mission and values drive student success, research, and community impact.
Jumpstart your future in health! Explore careers with hands-on activities at our 3-day summer camp.
Prepare for grad school with mentorship, research, and tailored support in our one-year program.
See our expanding labs, classrooms, and clinics designed for top-tier health education and training.
Explore funding that helps students and faculty turn ideas into impactful research and discovery.
Learn how COHS prepares compassionate professionals who make a difference in every community.
A new cooking show created by SHSU Online and the College of Health Sciences, brings together graduate students from the Dietetic Internship program, the SHSU Online Media Innovation team and the SHSU Food Pantry to share nutritious, affordable recipes and practical cooking tips.
The School of Nursing received a generous $100,000 gift from the William S. and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation in support of the Shared Nurse Academic Practice Partnership Initiative.
Trista Alvarado is a first-generation Bearkat making bold strides toward her dream of helping others.
College of Health Sciences
Lee Drain Bldg., Suite 201
1900 Ave. I
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341
Phone: 936.294.2301
Fax: 936.294.3873
Email: cohs@shsu.edu
Mailing Address:
College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 2301, 1900 Ave. I, Huntsville, TX 77341
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
