College of Health Professions

College Information 

Department

• Department of Nursing and Health Sciences  

Accreditation 

The Exercise Science and Nutrition program is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The coordinated program in dietetics is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The Nursing program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. 

General Education 

All students seeking an undergraduate degree at UM must complete a core General Education curriculum that includes courses in English, history, mathematics, the natural sciences, social sciences, fine arts, oral and written communication, and personal development. EXNS 120  may be taken to fulfill the Professional Development requirement. 

The minimum requirements can be found in the General Education Credit Hour Requirements section of the Undergraduate Academic Policies  section in this Bulletin. 

Degree Programs 

The College of Health Professions offers the following programs Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs in the following: 

• Exercise and Nutrition Science, B.S.

  • Allied Health   

  • Health Promotion   

  • Nutrition and Wellness  (including the Coordinated Program in Dietetics) 

  • Strength and Conditioning     

• ​Nursing, BSN ​ 

• Nursing, BSN (RN to BSN)