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2College of Health / AboutThe College of Health prepares students for fullling and extraordinary careers in healthcare. Through interprofessional education and practice, we provide a safe environment for our students to become leaders in collaborating across disciplines in patient-centered healthcare and social services. Our graduates improve patients’ and families’ experiences to maximize outcomes, reduce health disparities within communities, increase provider well-being, and make healthcare aordable.ACADEMIC AREASNUTRITION AND HEALTH SCIENCENURSINGKINESIOLOGYSOCIAL WORKMILITARY SCIENCESPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGYCOUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS3College of Health / ProgramsSCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGYAquatics+Coaching*Exercise ScienceKinesiology*Scuba*Sport Administration+Teacher Education in Physical Education and HealthSCHOOL OF NURSINGNursingDEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCEMilitary Science*Reserve Ocers’ Training Corps (ROTC)DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORKSocial Work+Gerontology*DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGYPre-AudiologySpeech Pathology and Audiology+Click on the majors below to learn more!DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, AND COUNSELINGCounseling*Peace Studies and Conict Resolution*DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND HEALTH SCIENCEDieteticsNutrition*Public Health+Radiography (Associates)Respiratory TherapyWorkplace Wellness** Denotes Minor+ Denotes Major and Minor Option

College of Health / Academic BuildingsEXPANSIVE FACILITIES4Health Professions Building• Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling• Department of Nutrition and Health Science• Department of Social Work• Department of Speech Pathology• School of NursingHealth & Physical Activity Building:• School of Kinesiology• Fisher Institute of Health and Well-BeingBall Gymnasium• Department of Military Science (ROTC)The College of Health occupies three buildings on campus: the Health and Physical Activity Building, Ball Gymnasium, and—our newest addition—the Health Professions Building. The 165,000-square-foot Health Professions Building has advanced, modern learning labs, clinical spaces, a community clinic and simulation environments.

Ball State provides the academic, social, and professional support that students really need.“- Jenna Abraham ‘23, Exercise Science Major

College of Health / Centers, Labs, and Facilities6CENTERS, LABS, & FACILITIESClick the areas below to discover many of the state-of-the-art centers and facilities on campus for our various health professions:Interprofessional Community ClinicsThe Interprofessional Community Clinics are comprised of three clinics, and a center that oers health and wellness services and education to the greater Muncie community. Under the supervision of experienced faculty and licensed health professionals, students work closely with clients to provide aordable, quality care.Human Performance LaboratoryFounded in 1965, the Human Performance Lab has a long history of applied exercise physiology research and training within its 20,000-square-foot space. The facility hosts a research data processing room, research kitchen, electronics and instrument fabrication workshop, sterile preparation room, tissue processing and cryostorage rooms, and more!Center for Peace and Conict StudiesThe Center for Peace and Conict Studies supports and pursues scholarship, education, training, consultation, and outreach dedicated to addressing direct, structural, and cultural forms of violence and conict. The center provides the student body and campus community a place to learn about international issues while raising awareness on diversity.Simulation and Information Technology CenterThe Simulation and Information Technology Center provides services and resources for nursing students. The center has a variety of diverse spaces available for students to practice safe patient care in a controlled environment.Center for Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives (SURCI)SURCI is a partnership between Ball State and the Addictions Coalition of Delaware County. The center serves as a resource, communication, training, and support hub for faculty, sta, students, and the community to address substance abuse and misuse in East Central Indiana.

7College of Health / Immersive LearningIMMERSE YOURSELFImmersive Learning is integral to the Ball State student experience. These collaborative projects in the community provide students with hands-on experience solving real-world problems with creative, innovative solutions. Check out recent immersive project stories and videos by clicking the links below:• Community Nutrition with the Ross Center• Drug Prevention and Take Back• Spotlight RecoveryThe College of Health also oers a variety of student-run organizations to further enhance your professional development. A few examples: • Dietetics Association• Eta Sigma Gamma• Society for Health and Physical Educators• Exercise Science Professional Connection Committee• Student Nurses Association

GET CONNECTEDContact Us: coh@bsu.edu or bsu.edu/health