School of Health and Natural Sciences

Dean:

Sandra G. Affenito, PhD, RD, CD-N

Contact:

Suzanne Webster, Executive Administrative Assistant, 860-231-5741, swebster@usj.edu

Accredited by:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
The American Chemistry Society
Commission on Dietetics Registration

Membership in:

National League for Nursing (NLN)
Connecticut League for Nursing (CLN)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
American Dietetic Association (ADA)

Mission Statement:

The School of Health and Natural Science (HNS) is dedicated to providing a rigorous, high quality education focused on preparing the student for careers in biology, chemistry, mathematics, nursing and nutrition in order to support the future health of our environment and its populations. Committed to the growth of the whole person, our diverse offerings allow students to pursue advanced degrees in many health science areas such as dental, dietetics, medical, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy and veterinary programs.

Departments:

Biology 
Chemistry 
Mathematics 
Nursing 
Nutrition 

Undergraduate Majors:

Biochemistry, B.S. 
Biology, B.S. 
Chemistry, B.S. 
Dietetics and Nutrition, B.S. 
Dietetics and Nutrition - Didactic Program, B.S. 
Mathematics, B.S. 
Mathematics with a Concentration in Computer Science, B.S. 
Nursing, B.S. 

Undergraduate Minors:

Biology Minor 
Chemistry Minor 
Computer Science Minor 
Food Service Management Minor 
Information Technology Minor 
Mathematics Minor 
Nutrition Minor 
Sports Nutrition Minor 

Graduate Programs:

Biochemistry, M.S. 
Biology, M.S. 
Chemistry, M.S. 
Nursing, M.S. 
Nursing, DNP 
Nutrition, M.S.  

Other Graduate Programs:

Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Certificate