Departments
The School of Health Professions encompasses eight departments that collectively represent the breadth of the health care field. Students prepare for careers in a variety of industries and settings.
First established in 1974 as the School of Allied Health, the school was renamed the School of Health Professions in 2011 to better reflect our academic focus. Today, our school enrolls more than 800 students in eight academic departments.
Our nationally ranked programs, internationally renowned faculty and outstanding students and alumni reflect our commitment to learning. Located at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, we combine challenging academic study, innovative research, clinical practice and service to our community.
We offer students from throughout the world more than 30 health care fields of study. Continuing education certificate programs, online and on-campus bachelor's degrees, advanced graduate degrees and dual-degree study paths are just some of the options within the School of Health Professions. For those looking to advance their careers, our school offers many certificate and post-professional programs.
Program List
You can find accreditation information at the program level. Visit each program's website for specific information, including admission requirements, student outcomes and pass rates on certification and licensure exams.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Clinical Laboratory Science, B.S.
- Diagnostic Science, B.S.
- Health Information Management, B.S.
- Respiratory Care, B.S.
Certificate Programs
- Cardiovascular Sonography
- Diagnostic Ultrasound/Vascular Technology
- Dietetic Internship
- Dietetics and Integrative Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
Graduate Degree Programs
- Athletic Training, M.S.
- Audiology, clinical degree Au.D.
- Audiology, research degree, Ph.D.
- Clinical Laboratory Science, DCLS
- Clinical Nutrition, DCN
- Dietetics and Nutrition, M.S.
- Genetic Counseling, M.S.
- Medical Nutrition Science, Ph.D.
- Nurse Anesthesia Practice, DNAP
- Occupational Therapy, OTD
- Physical Therapy, DPT
- Rehabilitation Science, Ph.D.
- Speech-Language Pathology, clinical degree M.A.
- Speech-Language Pathology, research degree Ph.D.
- Speech-Language Pathology, post-professional SLPD
- Therapeutic Science, Ph.D.
We're here to answer questions and provide assistance as you prepare for an exciting career in cardiovascular sonography.
Advising for prospective students
High school students and college students in their early undergraduate years of study may contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY).
If you're close to applying to a program in the School of Health Professions, please contact the department office directly for help with advising, campus visits and other needs.