School of Health and Natural Sciences

Dean:

Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., R.D., F.A.N.D.

Contact:

Shirrie Henry, Executive Administrative Assistant, 860.231.5741

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) 
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

Mission Statement:

The School of Health and Natural Science 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 and Public Health  

Undergraduate Majors:

Biochemistry, B.S. 
Biology, B.S. 
Biology B.S. to M.S. Accelerated  
Chemistry, B.S. 
Chemistry, B.S. to M.S. - Accelerated  
Dietetics and Nutrition - Didactic Program, B.S.    
Dietetics and Nutrition - Nutrition and Wellness, B.S.  
Mathematics, B.S.  
Mathematics with a Concentration in Computer Science, B.S.  
Nursing, B.S.  
Nursing, B.S. - Accelerated Second Degree  
Nursing, B.S. - RN to B.S. Multicultural Health Track (online or on campus)  
Nutrition, B.S. - Didactic Program 
Nutrition, B.S. - Nutrition and Wellness  
Public Health, B.S.  

Undergraduate Minors:

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

Graduate Programs:

Biochemistry, M.S. - Online  
Biology, M.S. - Online  
Chemistry, M.S. - Online  
Nursing, M.S.  
Nursing, DNP 
Nursing, Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate  
Nutrition, M.S. - Online   

Graduate Certificate Programs:

Dietetic Internship Graduate Certificate 
Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Certificate - Online 
Integrative Genomics Graduate Certificate - Online  

Dual Degree Programs:

3+3 Pharm.D. Program 
4+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy 
4+2 Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics 
Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Biology  
Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Chemistry  

Also see

Interdisciplinary Programs (B.A. or B.S.)  

• Honors Program  
• Interdisciplinary Studies Major  
• Program for Adult Learners  

Courses Offered: