Departments

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Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences

The Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences is home to programs in clinical laboratory science, diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiography and respiratory therapy.

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Health Psychology

The Department of Health Psychology is comprised of neuropsychologists, rehabilitation psychologists, and health psychologists, who conduct research as well as provide clinical services and training.

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Health Sciences

The Department of Health Sciences is home to the most popular major at MU, health science, and the health administration master’s degree. Faculty research rural and community health, health policy, technology and health, and more.

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Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Therapy has a mission to improve the health and well-being of society by assisting people to optimize their participation in everyday life occupations.

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Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy offers an entry-level doctoral degree in physical therapy. It is also home to the bachelor’s degree and undergraduate certificate in fitness programming and management.

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Public Health

The Department of Public Health focuses on interdisciplinary teaching, research, and practice to address the needs of global populations and prepare public health leaders to serve on the local, state, national, and international levels.

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Social Work

The School of Social Work promotes leadership for social and economic justice by preparing students for professional excellence and leadership in practice, research, and policy.

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Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences provides education and research in the areas of language, speech, and hearing and in the diagnosis and treatment of the spectrum of communication disorders.

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Dean's Office

The Dean’s Office includes centralized staff in administrative services, advancement, student services, research, and marketing and communication.