Northern Illinois University

College of Health and Human Sciences

Dean Shirley Richmond

Dean
Shirley Richmond

Welcome from Dean Richmond

We appreciate your interest in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Choosing a career in health and human sciences puts you in the forefront of career opportunities for the future. These careers will allow you the opportunity for a rewarding future by enhancing the lives of individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan.

Our college offers both undergraduate and graduate academic and professional programs, each having a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in instruction, scholarship, and service. All of our programs are accredited where appropriate, and graduates have found many employment opportunities.

We are student-focused, and we emphasize teamwork, collaboration, and partnerships. Students have hands-on experiences through our many on-campus clinics and laboratories. Additional clinical, practicum, or internship opportunities are provided externally. Some programs can be completed part-time and through evening classes. Also, some classes and programs are offered at distance learning sites and on the Internet. Our faculty are well known in their fields, and they excel in teaching and grant writing. They measure their success by the success of their students.

Please continue to take a look, browse through our site, and we hope you will consider becoming a part of our dynamic college and university community.

Shirley Richmond, Ed.D.
Dean
College of Health and Human Sciences