About the School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS)
Health care is expanding at a rate never before seen. Driven
by technological developments and an aging population, health
care offers more career choices than any other industry. To
best prepare you for a career in the multi-dimensional arena
of health care, the degree programs of the School of Health
Professions and Studies (SHPS) blend a liberal arts education
with dynamic professional experiences. This gives you a
balanced, contemporary perspective of the many issues in
health care, health care delivery models, factors influencing
health, and health care professional/client
relationships.
The University of Michigan-Flint has a long, distinguished
history with a first-class academic reputation, and the
School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS) reflects this
long tradition of excellence. SHPS is an active part of the
community, with over $9 million in external grants funding projects like
HCOP,
UM-FIND, and the
Cultural Competencies Project that promote
diversity in the health professions. With 60 FTE Faculty members,
classes at SHPS are small and you'll have ample opportunities
to interact with your instructors and fellow students. As you progress
in your studies you'll take advantage of a wide selection of
off-campus health care resources where you'll experience first-hand the exciting
challenges and rewarding opportunities that await. You'll
learn using contemporary tools and technology and when you
graduate you'll enter the field with one of the most highly
respected degrees in the nation - a University of Michigan
diploma.
Mission and Vision
Mission:
The mission of the School of Health Professions and Studies is
to educate students to the highest standard in the health professions.
We are dedicated to excellence and creativity in teaching, scholarship,
practice, and service. Our commitment to community and professional
service is enabled through campus-community partnerships, outreach
initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We strive to provide
the highest quality culturally appropriate health care services, health promotion,
and disease prevention services while contributing to the knowledge base of
professional practice.
Vision:
The School of Health Professions and Studies will:
- be recognized as a leader in the field of health professions education;
- commit itself to the success of its students and prepare them for life-long learning;
- affirm its commitment to diversity by promoting the cultural competence of faculty, staff, and students; and
- seek to improve the quality of health services and care for residents of the region.