Welcome to the Health and Human Sciences Web site! Please explore our site – it should answer many of your questions. If not, feel free to contact us and we will answer your questions. Let me tell you a bit about our department.
Health and Applied Human Science (HAHS) is a department comprised of seven separate programs: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Gerontology, Community Health Education, Physical Education teaching certification, Parks and Recreation, and Recreation Therapy. All programs share a commitment to improving health and health-related quality of life concerns for all ages across the lifespan and graduates work in hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes and the community. The department is large and is expected to grow over the next five years. This will put undergraduate majors at approximately 600. We offer a Master of Science degree in Gerontology and are planning graduate programs in Exercise Science, Leisure Services Management and Recreation Therapy in upcoming years.
Although HAHS is one of the larger departments in the university we take great pride in treating all of our students in the manner of a small department. Our faculty know students personally and go to great lengths to include students in ongoing research and community projects related to classes. In HAHS students learn by doing. Many of our classes integrate classroom learning with practical experience and several have intense internships that are full time for an entire semester. Take a closer look at our programs – there is something for everyone and all are representative of excellence.
As you can see, we are a very comprehensive department. The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a truly exciting university. Here you will experience great classroom instruction and preparation for an exciting career; the ambiance of a relaxed and beautiful campus; the history of a wonderful downtown; a huge array of outstanding restaurants and a variety of cuisines; and, of course, the beach.
Sincerely,
Terry Kinney, Chairperson
