College of Nursing and Health Professions

Overview

Dean: TDB; Director of Academic Administration: Ryan Michaud; Human Resources Liaison: TBD

The College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) offers a wide variety of majors and programs leading to graduate and professional study, and directly to careers. The college is organized into the following departments and schools:

The College’s degree programs prepare students for productive and rewarding lives and provide knowledge and skills for many careers in nursing and health professions. Students, faculty, and alumni apply theory and use scientific and mathematical principles and techniques to solve practical problems and contribute to society in many ways. The College’s academic programs are designed and delivered so that all students who are prepared and motivated can successfully complete them. Graduates have (1) technical competence with both depth and breadth; (2) a wide range of knowledge enabling them to function effectively in the professional world; (3) transferable skills such as reasoning, problem-solving, verbal and written communications, teamwork, and leadership; and (4) motivation to continue to learn and grow professionally. Graduates secure gainful employment and are well prepared for admission to graduate and professional programs.

Undergraduate Degrees, Certificates, and Minors

Bachelor of Science

Certificate of Undergraduate Study

Minors

Accreditations

The School of Nursing baccalaureate and master’s programs are approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The exercise science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Sciences (CoAES). In addition to these accreditations, the University of Maine System is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Departmental or Program Requirements

The College requires that every baccalaureate degree student fulfill the requirements of the university’s Core Curriculum and major program as noted in the catalog section devoted to each department’s or school’s majors. These requirements may be greater than the College minimum requirements. Students interested in a double major should consult the appropriate departments or schools and complete a Change of Major form with the Office of Registration and Scheduling Services. The requirements for graduate programs are listed in the catalog section of the individual department or school.

Commitment to Civility

The concepts of community and social justice are central to the mission and philosophy of the University of Southern Maine College of Nursing and Health Professions. Faculty, students, and staff are committed to promoting a healthy and just environment that supports transformative learning, academic integrity, open communication, and personal and professional growth among the diverse members of our academic community. We believe that these commitments are grounded in intellectual openness, in personal and professional accountability, and in the democratic values of inclusion and mutual respect that are guided by rational discourse and by a relational ethic of care. Our community includes peoples of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, political, and economic backgrounds as well as people who are disabled and people of different genders, sexual orientations, and ages. Our goal is to increase the awareness of students, staff, and faculty to the importance of civility, its implications, and the behaviors that are acceptable and not acceptable in our learning community. Civility is the art of treating others, as well as ourselves, with respect, dignity, and care. Civility is apparent when we are sensitive to the impact that our communications, practices, and behaviors have on others, and when we acknowledge each person’s self-worth and unique contributions to the community as a whole.

General Information

Admission to an undergraduate program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions is initiated through the Office of Admissions. Candidates must meet admission requirements indicated in the Admissions section of the catalog and the individual departments and schools of the College. General academic policies will be found in the Academic Policies section of the catalog. Specific policies and requirements are indicated in the catalog sections of the individual departments and schools of the College. All students are reminded that, in addition to meeting Program Requirements for a major, they also must meet all University and Core Curriculum requirements. Students wishing to change their major must complete a Change of Major Form with the Office of Registration & Scheduling Services .