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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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In the News

Student presenting

VIDEO: Students shine at CREATE conference

 May 04, 2026

Student research and creative activity took center stage at Eastern Connecticut State University on April 24 during the annual CREATE conference, a campus-wide celebration of undergraduate scholarship.

Senator Anwar speaks to students about public health issues.

Panel discusses ‘wicked problems’ in public health

 April 15, 2026

Public health often escapes the spotlight because its damage accumulates quietly, Connecticut State Sen. Saud Anwar told Eastern Connecticut State University students at a National Public Health Week panel discussion on April 8 in the Student Center Theater.

Newly inaugurated Nursing students receive their white coats

Nursing students pledge compassionate care at ‘white coat ceremony’

January 28, 2026

Nursing majors enrolled in the Class of 2028 took their oath of service at Eastern Connecticut State University’s second annual White Coat Ceremony on Jan. 22 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center Concert Hall. The event was held in accordance with the historic Arnold P. Gold Foundation, which was established in 1993 and whose namesake began the tradition of the ceremony.

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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.

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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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