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College of Health and Human Sciences

Preparing You to Change Lives

The College of Health and Human Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire creates a collaborative environment preparing students to enhance the lives of others and to follow unique career paths in hospitals, clinics, schools, social services, and non-profit agencies. We are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence as we prepare students to become engaged professionals who are creative and critical thinkers, evidence-informed practitioners, and culturally responsive individuals.

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Our Departments and Programs

Through experiential learning in classrooms, labs, practicums, and field experiences, students gain knowledge and skills to promote the advancement of health and human sciences and to make a difference in an increasingly diverse society.

We offer programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology, Social Work, and Teacher Education programs in Education for Equity and Justice and Special Education and Inclusive Practices. The College also offers a Professional Studies completion major for people with incoming credits or a professional associate degree.

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Teaching Life Lessons Through Sports

When Chase Melton learned about an opportunity to help a fourth-grader who had been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, he jumped at the chance. Working alongside Team IMPACT, a national organization that matches children who have serious or chronic illnesses with college sports teams, Chase was one of nine appointed coordinators who helped immerse Samuel into the world of wrestling. 

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Elle Snesrud is graduating from UW-Eau Claire in 3.5 years with a degree in psychology and a certificate in American Sign Language — and she is adding her language skills to the final act as a Blugold at commencement. Snesrud will sign the national anthem at her ceremony on Dec. 21.

College of Health and Human Sciences

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Centennial Hall 3015
1698 Park Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States