College of Health and Sciences

Welcome to the College of Health and Sciences at East Central University.  We are delighted that you have decided to visit our home page and believe that you will find interesting opportunities to become involved either as a student, alumnus, and/or a supporter of our programs.  To this end, the faculty and staff of the college are eager to assist you.

The College of Health and Sciences houses the disciplines that study all aspects of natural, mathematical, and health sciences and their applications. Students can gain knowledge and skills within each of these fields, becoming informed citizens that can effectively serve society as teachers, researchers, medical professionals, inventors, computer programmers, and numerous other professionals. New horizons are explored and explained through critical thought, investigative proficiency, and effective communication in the ethical pursuit of knowledge.

The faculty members of the College of Health and Sciences invite you to join us in this “Journey of Innovation and Discovery” as we pursue solutions to some of today’s most difficult challenges.  A degree in a science discipline will open many more doors than you may realize, and our graduates are in high demand.  At ECU, you will receive excellent preparation for your future career and also will become better prepared to use the fields of health and science as you serve the community around you.     

As one of the largest and most comprehensive academics units of East Central University, the College of Health and Sciences provides 21 undergraduate and 11 pre-professional programs to its students. Bachelor’s degrees offered through the College of Health and Sciences include Biology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Medical Physics, Cartography, Applied Mathematics, Nursing, and Environmental Health Science. Pre-professional programs include: 

What Can I Become?

Applied Mathematician
Biologist
Cardiology Nurse
Cartographer
Chemist
Child Care Provider
Computer Programmer
Conservationist
Doctor
Engineer
Environmental Health
Scientist
Fish & Game Warden
Food Safety Inspector
Land Surveyor
Medical Physicist
Military Nurse
Molecular Biologist
NASA Subcontractor
Pediatric Nurse
Real Estate Appraiser
Software Engineer
Teacher
Toxicologist
...and so many more!