College of Health & Human Sciences

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 Counse

ling, 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.

Check out how young students from Altus Academy in Chicago connected with NIU and college exploration during a recent vi...
09/01/2026

Check out how young students from Altus Academy in Chicago connected with NIU and college exploration during a recent visit to campus! So thankful for our CHHS teams who were involved!

Young students from Chicago’s West Side recently spent five days exploring new possibilities through a partnership between Northern Illinois University and Altus Academy, a tuition-free private school serving students in East Garfield Park and surrounding communities. Through hands-on activities a...

The fun continues in the college thanks to Pop in for Popcorn hosted by our CHHS advising team! More than 75 students po...
08/25/2026

The fun continues in the college thanks to Pop in for Popcorn hosted by our CHHS advising team! More than 75 students popped in for lemonade and popcorn in advising's new office in Wirtz Hall 209. Thanks to everyone who worked behind the scenes and for everyone who was front and center to make our students feel welcome.

08/24/2026
Great to see you at Fun in the Sun! There is still time to stop by until 3 p.m.!
08/21/2026

Great to see you at Fun in the Sun! There is still time to stop by until 3 p.m.!

The weather may not be cooperating but our CHHS Fun in the Sun event is still a blast! Make sure to stop by Wirtz Atrium...
08/21/2026

The weather may not be cooperating but our CHHS Fun in the Sun event is still a blast! Make sure to stop by Wirtz Atrium today until 3 p.m. to learn more about our schools, programs and student organizations! https://calendar.niu.edu/event/chhs-fun-in-the-sun-welcome-back-event Shout out to our AMAZING advising team who works tirelessly behind the scenes.

Calling all College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) students! Please join us for Fun-in-the-Sun, our annual welcome back event. We can't wait to see our returning students and welcome our newest CHHS family members to campus. Join us for fun and meet fellow students and faculty as we enjoy games...

We see you, School of Nursing! The Wellness and Literacy Center was buzzing with excitement and good food as our nursing...
08/20/2026

We see you, School of Nursing! The Wellness and Literacy Center was buzzing with excitement and good food as our nursing team gathered for their first meeting and potluck of the semester! Fun, food and fellowship was an awesome way to start the academic year.

Thanks to everyone for attending our 2026 Welcome Back meeting! What a treat to catch up with colleagues and welcome new...
08/20/2026

Thanks to everyone for attending our 2026 Welcome Back meeting! What a treat to catch up with colleagues and welcome new team members to CHHS! Here's to the beginning of another great year.

Let's hear it for Professor Courtney Hughes (Public Health) on her recent publication "Integrating Care Across the Life ...
08/20/2026

Let's hear it for Professor Courtney Hughes (Public Health) on her recent publication "Integrating Care Across the Life Course Supports Goal-Aligned End-of-Life Care" featured in Communications Medicine. Check it out at https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-026-01807-z

Hughes argues that goal-aligned end-of-life care should be understood as a public health outcome of integrated life-course care. It proposes a framework that unifies aging and dying as a continuum, highlighting opportunities for earlier palliative integration, community-based support, and technology...

Shout out to Professor Shicheng Chen (Medical Laboratory Sciences) who was recently interviewed about current issues in ...
08/20/2026

Shout out to Professor Shicheng Chen (Medical Laboratory Sciences) who was recently interviewed about current issues in molecular biology! Well done!

We are pleased to share the following interview with Dr. Shicheng Chen, an Editorial Board Member of Current Issues in...

Awe Mission Huskie! Thanks for wagging by our meeting! It was great to see you and hope you have a fun-filled year!
08/19/2026

Awe Mission Huskie! Thanks for wagging by our meeting! It was great to see you and hope you have a fun-filled year!

I had a great time greeting everypawdy at the College of Health & Human Sciences Welcome Back event today! Not only was it amazing to see everyone, but Dean Fiala brought me venison treats! (Thank woo!)🤩

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

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+18157531891

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