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The mission of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing program is to educate and cultivate accountable, ethical, and diverse future health professionals through outstanding experiential education, service, research, and scholarly activities to address societal health needs.

The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing offers:

Two majors Three Health Science concentrations
Four minors
Two licensing and certification programs

Accelerating Nursing Programs for Health Science Graduates at Fairfield University, the University of Connecticut and Southern Connecticut State University.

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Department Chair
Dr. Yaw Nsiah
Goddard Hall, Rm. 212D
(860) 465-4524
(860) 465-0395
nsiah@easternct.edu		 Associate Director of Nursing Admissions, Enrollment Management and Communication
Geeta Thapa, M.D.
Goddard Hall, Rm. 206
(860) 465-0376
(860) 465-0395
thapag@easternct.edu
Assistant Chair
Amy Bataille
Goddard Hall, Rm. 217
(860) 465-4002
(860) 465-0395
bataillea@easternct.edu		 Clinical Coordinator
Lindsay Boucher
Goddard Hall Rm 206
(860) 465-5547
boucherlin@easternct.edu
Director of Clinical Education
Dr. Christina Nadeau
Goddard Hall Rm 212A
(860) 465-5509
nadeauchr@easternct.edu		 University Assistant 
Jenny Spellman
Goddard Hall, Rm. 212
(860) 465-5008
(860) 465-0395
spellmanj@easternct.edu
University Assistant
Donna Anderson
Goddard Hall, Rm. 212
(860) 465-5045
(860) 465-0395
andersondon@easternct.edu
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Students in Lab
Students in Lab
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In the News

Sherrie Simoneau is an accomplished powerlifter

Warrior power lifter trains for success

 September 05, 2025

A sophomore health sciences major at Eastern Connecticut State University balances her studies with barbells. Sherrie Simoneau is an up-and-coming powerlifter who went from soccer to invitation-only weightlifting competitions since beginning her new hobby four years ago.

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Eastern hosts community workshop on climate change, health equity

 May 29, 2025

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a community-focused climate change workshop in the J. Eugene Smith Library on May 22. The event, titled “Climate and Health: A Community Discussion,” was organized by health sciences Professor Sarah Walters and co-hosted by advocates from grassroots initiative A Seat at the Table (ASATT).

Students at nursing event

Hartford HealthCare hosts career session for nursing students

 October 14, 2024

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Department of Health Sciences and Nursing joined forces with Hartford HealthCare (HHC) for the Nursing and Health Sciences Information Session on Oct. 3 in the Student Center Betty Tipton Room.

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Programs of Study

  • Health Sciences majors choose from concentrations in Public Health, Allied Health or Exercise and Sports Science. Students are educated through outstanding experiential learning, community service and research studies to address societal health needs for diverse populations. Our state-of-the-art laboratory equipment include a 3D Virtual Human Dissection Table; DNA Sequencer; imaging center with confocal microscope; gait analysis walkway; isokinetic system; body balance system; and emergency medical technology and paramedic equipment.

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  • Eastern's cohort-based Nursing program is dedicated to educating the future leaders of the nursing profession. Combining the core values of the liberal arts with innovative clinical experiences, students will obtain the necessary skills to provide exceptional healthcare to our community. Our newly renovated space in Goddard Hall provides facilities for classroom and experiential learning in a collaborative space with students and faculty. In partnership with Hartford Healthcare (HHC), Eastern students benefit from experienced clinical faculty, a state-of-the-art clinical simulation lab at Windham Hospital and clinical rotations at diverse Hartford Healthcare sites. Eastern's nursing program stands apart due to its distinctive

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  • Students in the allied health concentration in the Health Sciences major take courses in microbiology, anatomy & physiology, and chemistry in preparation for a graduate school in occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and physician assistant. They are also prepared to enter a variety of health- and science-related careers.

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  • Public Health is available as a concentration in the Health Science major. The program builds upon supporting courses in chemistry, mathematics, health, sociology and psychology. Students learn about public health issues, drinking water management, substance abuse, and health promotion and prevention as they prepare for careers in public health or entrance into graduate school.

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  • Exercise and Sport Science is devoted to study how exercise improves physical health and performance. This curriculum examines two broad themes: (a) how exercise promotes physical and mental health. Areas of study include exercise, physical fitness, and disease caused by sedentary lifestyles including cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders; (b) the scientific principles underlying exercise improve sports performance. Areas of study include the physiological basis of exercise, biomechanics, overtraining, specialization, musculoskeletal injuries, and the emotional health of athletes.

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