College of Health & Human Sciences

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College of Health & Human Sciences http://www.fcns.niu.edu

School of Nursing and Health Studies with studies in Health Education, Nursing, and Public Health.

"Science in the Service of Society"

The mission of the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is to promote health and well-being through scholarship that integrates teaching, research, and service. HHS is comprised of three schools:

School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders with studies in Audiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services and Counseling, and Speech-Language-Pathology. http://www.ahcd.niu.edu

School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences with studies in Early Childhood Studies, Eating Disorders and Obesity, Family and Child Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Hospitality Management, Textiles-Apparel and Merchandising, and Educator Licensure in Family and Consumer Sciences. http://www.nuhs.niu.edu

We offer more learning opportunities with a General Studies in Health and Human Sciences, Gerontology, Homeland Security, and Military Science (ROTC). Our Community Services include the Chandelier Dining Room, Child Development Lab, Ellingon’s restaurant, the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic at NIU, Physical Therapy Clinic, and the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

It was amazing to welcome future Huskies to campus during NIU Preview Day! Shout out to our School of Preventive and App...
10/16/2026

It was amazing to welcome future Huskies to campus during NIU Preview Day! Shout out to our School of Preventive and Applied Health team who shared their passion for Health Sciences, Public Health and Medical Laboratory Sciences and the potential career opportunities available!

Did someone say special dinner? Save the date for this awesome NIU tradition where our nutrition students wow diners dur...
10/14/2026

Did someone say special dinner? Save the date for this awesome NIU tradition where our nutrition students wow diners during a themed dining extravaganza! See you at Neptune on Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. https://calendar.niu.edu/event/midwest-special-dinner

Huskies, be on the lookout for Cornelius and Mooford! They're on the moo-ve promoting the Midwest special dinner that will take place at Neptune Dining on Oct. 22 from 4-8pm. Pictures are welcome! 📸🌽🐄🐮

Are you thinking about a master's program? Join us TONIGHT from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn about the Specialization in Ma...
10/13/2026

Are you thinking about a master's program? Join us TONIGHT from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn about the Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy program at NIU.

Are you thinking about a master's degree program? Learn more about our master's degree in human development and family sciences (AHDFS) with a specialization in marriage and family therapy when you attend our virtual open house., powered by Localist, the Community Event Platform

ICYMI! Professor Melani Duffrin shared her passion and expertise for this distinctive fruit during the third annual PawP...
10/13/2026

ICYMI! Professor Melani Duffrin shared her passion and expertise for this distinctive fruit during the third annual PawPaw Festival!

For one September day in Paw Paw, Illinois, a fruit that rarely makes its way to grocery store shelves became the center of a community celebration. The third Annual Pawpaw Festival, held Sept. 26 at Veteran’s Memorial Park, brought together pawpaw enthusiasts,

Professors Jamie Mayer and Bridgett Golz (Speech-Language Pathology) along with NIU SLP alum and current Ph.D. in Health...
10/13/2026

Professors Jamie Mayer and Bridgett Golz (Speech-Language Pathology) along with NIU SLP alum and current Ph.D. in Health Sciences student Abby Jeppson need your support for the SLP Crowdfunding campaign! Every dollar will help empower our future healthcare providers! Please consider giving and sharing this link:

Join me and make a gift to Empowering Future Healthcare Providers: Virtual Clinical Training for Adult Care

Let's hear it for Professor Jamie Mayer (Speech-Language Pathology) who was honored at the NIU Volleyball game Friday ni...
10/12/2026

Let's hear it for Professor Jamie Mayer (Speech-Language Pathology) who was honored at the NIU Volleyball game Friday night for being an awesome educator! Thanks to communicative disorders student and athlete Ava Grevengoed for nominating Dr. Mayer! Woohoo!

Shout out to Nutrition student,  Lily Manzanero, who danced in Homecoming block party event in DeKalb! Awesome job!
10/12/2026

Shout out to Nutrition student, Lily Manzanero, who danced in Homecoming block party event in DeKalb! Awesome job!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tent in the Yard on Saturday. We love catching up with our alum and their family a...
10/12/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tent in the Yard on Saturday. We love catching up with our alum and their family and friends! Also, shout out to our CHHS team for lending a hand and for sharing your Huskie Spirit throughout the day, and of course to our BDF (best dog forever) Mission Huskie for being paw-some! Share your HC pics with us!

Thanks to our amazing student panel and faculty from Athletic Training and Nursing who shared their experiences during o...
10/12/2026

Thanks to our amazing student panel and faculty from Athletic Training and Nursing who shared their experiences during our CHHS Advisory Board Meeting! Well done!

Address

227 Wirtz Hall
Dekalb, IL
60115

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18157531891

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