NAU College of Health and Human Services

NAU College of Health and Human Services Preparing students to become capable health professionals to serve our communities
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Our Departments:
Athletic Training
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Dental Hygiene
Health Sciences
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies

We place student learning, empowerment and success at the center of our programs and services. We embrace the teacher scholar model to create, share, and expand upon knowledge and practice. We deliver academic programming that reflects evidence-based and innovative healthcare education. We acknowledge and respect the strength of diversity and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff that reflect the communities served. We believe meaningful outcomes are achieved through authentic and collaborative partnerships.

Considering a Master of Public Health at NAU? Join our upcoming virtual information session to get a closer look at the ...
10/05/2026

Considering a Master of Public Health at NAU?

Join our upcoming virtual information session to get a closer look at the MPH program, admission process and meet with a program representative. Get the information you need to take your first step!

Interested in a future in healthcare? 🩺Join CHHS at this year’s Health Career Fair on Tuesday, October 20, from 11 a.m.–...
10/03/2026

Interested in a future in healthcare? 🩺

Join CHHS at this year’s Health Career Fair on Tuesday, October 20, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the DuBois Ballroom. Wear business casual attire, bring your resumes, and come ready to connect with employers like Banner Health, HonorHealth, ATI Physical Therapy, and more.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/4mv3mbeu or click the link in our bio. Registration is not required to attend.

Mark Your Calendars: CHHS Homecoming💙 💛Celebrate decades of CHHS history with us during Homecoming on October 17th! Alum...
10/02/2026

Mark Your Calendars: CHHS Homecoming💙 💛

Celebrate decades of CHHS history with us during Homecoming on October 17th! Alumni, friends and community partners are invited to an open house honoring our past and looking toward the future.

To reserve your spot, visit bit.ly/4honrjo or click the link in our bio. We can't wait to see you there!

CHHS Alumni Spotlight: Ella Welsh 🍃Meet Ella Welsh, a 2023 NAU Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate and founder of Ti...
10/01/2026

CHHS Alumni Spotlight: Ella Welsh 🍃

Meet Ella Welsh, a 2023 NAU Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduate and founder of Tiny Trails Outdoor Therapy! Through her work, Ella combines occupational therapy with the outdoors to help kids build skills while exploring the world around them. Her advice to future health professionals is to stay ready to keep learning as research and the field continue to evolve.

To learn more about Ella's story, visit bit.ly/4hrB3dB or click the link in our bio!

CHHS Student Spotlight: Cidney Roper 💛Meet Cidney Roper, a second-year Clinical Speech-Language Pathology graduate stude...
09/30/2026

CHHS Student Spotlight: Cidney Roper 💛

Meet Cidney Roper, a second-year Clinical Speech-Language Pathology graduate student whose own experience receiving early intervention services inspired her to pursue a career in the field. After graduation, she hopes to become a medical-based speech-language pathologist working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

To learn more about Cidney's story, visit bit.ly/4iJSyYX or click the link in our bio!

09/30/2026

Join us for a day of health career exploration (pet therapy, giveaways, snacks, and more)! On October 7th, come by any time between 11 am – 1 pm at the ‘What should I be when I grow up?’ event held at the Health and Learning Center.

Explore hands-on activities and get a taste of what it’s like to be a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, dietician nutritionist, and more!

See more at the link in our bio!

From CHHS Coursework to a Career 💫Just months after graduating from NAU’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program in May 2...
09/29/2026

From CHHS Coursework to a Career 💫

Just months after graduating from NAU’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program in May 2025, Bailey Weiss became Circle the City’s first occupational therapist. Her journey with the Phoenix nonprofit began while she was still a CHHS student.

To learn more about Bailey's role, visit shorturl.at/cQ5fu or click the link in our bio!

Did you know that the only Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program in Arizona is right here at NAU? 🪥Professor Ann...
09/29/2026

Did you know that the only Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program in Arizona is right here at NAU? 🪥

Professor Annie Walters recently stopped by HHS 101, Intro to Health Professions, to introduce students to careers in dental hygiene and NAU’s program. She even brought along dental tools so students could get hands-on experience practicing plaque removal on models!

Partnership in action! 💙We were honored to welcome leaders from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust to our Phoenix Bi...
09/28/2026

Partnership in action! 💙

We were honored to welcome leaders from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust to our Phoenix Bioscience Core campus to see the impact of their generous investment firsthand.

Through a newly renovated Athletic Training and Physical Therapy classroom and scholarships for students in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Nursing, the Trust’s support is creating new opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals. We are grateful for their continued partnership and investment in our students!

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208 East Pine Knoll Drive
Northern Arizona University, AZ
86011

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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