Explore Our Doctoral Degrees, Masters Degree, & Certificate Programs to become a patient-centered practitioner in the Health Professions.
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Master's Degree
Become an expert in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries.
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Master's & Doctoral Degrees
Helps people engage in meaningful tasks that provide their life with purpose.
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Master's & Doctoral Degrees
Serve in all medical specialties, treating patients’ illnesses and injuries.
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Master's, Doctoral Degrees & Certifications
Prevent, diagnosis and treat movement dysfunctions.
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Master's Degree & Certificate
Address today’s most challenging population health issues.
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Master's Degree
Evaluate and treat communication disorders among people of all ages
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Master's Degree
Become a compassionate counseling professional committed to enhancing wellness.
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Certificate Program
Increase performance while mitigating injury risk
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Certificate Program
Help esports athletes improve performance and health through fitness
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Certificate Program
Specialize in health and treatment of injuries related to esports
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Certificate Program
Prevention, assess, and manage injuries specific to dancers, actors, and musicians.
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Certificate Program
Understand anatomy and physiology for clinical medicine and pedagogy.
Walk Through Shenandoah’s Incredible Health Professions Spaces
Enjoy this virtual walk-through of some of Shenandoah University's incredible Health Professions spaces. From the Winchester campus, to the Health Professions Building on the campus of Winchester Medical Center, to Scholar Plaza, Loudoun, there are so many incredible resources available to our Health Professions students.
Health Professions News
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Physician Assistant Studies & DMS Programs Showcased
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies program recently received attention for its efforts regarding inclusion, diversity and equity in an online ... Continue Reading Physician Assistant Studies & DMS…
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Summer 2024 Courses in the School of Health Professions
Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could ... Continue Reading Summer 2024 Courses in the…
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Shenandoah PA Professor Receives Major Honor
Visiting Assistant Professor in the Division of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Sheila Hautbois, MSPAS, MPH, CHES®, PA-C, is one of the first ... Continue Reading Shenandoah PA Professor Receives Major…
Faculty Make The Difference
There’s a special bond between Shenandoah University students and their professors. You’ll enjoy close relationships with faculty members who will mentor you in and out of the classroom. This remains a hallmark of our health professions education.
Shenandoah’s experienced and practicing faculty take every opportunity to provide you with the academic foundation you’ll need to meet the standards and rising expectations for practice in the health professions. They provide an environment where you can be inquisitive, grow and excel.
Meet the Health Professions Faculty
PRE-HEALTH AT SU
PRE-HEALTH PATHWAYS
The Pre-Health Program is designed to help guide students develop as competitive applicants to graduate schools.
Pre-Health Students follow one of these tracks at Shenandoah:
EARLY ASSURANCE HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS
Many of our health professions programs offer an early assurance option to our graduate degrees for academically talented students in: