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College of Health Professions and Sciences

Gain the expertise needed to support a stronger, healthier community starting here at UCF — in the nationally recognized programs at the College of Health Professions and Sciences. You’ll develop in-demand skills that prepare you to be a critical thinker, innovative researcher and compassionate care provider.

From hologram machines to interactive simulation suites, you’ll learn from faculty experts in high-tech classrooms. Plus, you’ll work alongside experienced practitioners at clinics, serve the Orlando community through internships and field experiences, and provide preventative and rehabilitative services to families who travel from across the country to receive this specialized care. Come unleash your potential and help others reach a higher quality of life.

#1
in Florida

For sport and exercise doctoral programs, ranked by the National Academy of Kinesiology.

21%
Job Growth

By 2031 for speech language pathologists — much faster than the average profession.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

10+
Degree Programs

The College of Health Professions and Science advances the science of health and wellness. Visit healthprofessions.ucf.edu to learn more.

“Students in our college have amazing opportunities to engage in learning and practice-based experiences.”

— Shante Jeune, assistant professor in health sciences

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Expert Faculty

Our faculty and researchers are focused on solving the biggest problems facing humanity.

Up to 10% of Americans have a speech language communication disorder, which can range from stuttering to aphasia. At UCF, students learn from experts like Debra Knox how to become contemporary speech language pathologists who are culturally competent and can best serve the communities in which they live and work in.

Debra Knox

Empowering People to Communicate

Debra Knox, associate instructor and director of UCF’s Communication Disorders Clinic, prepares graduates to address the constantly evolving needs of people with speech language communication challenges.

Jeremy Fleischmann

I’ve never seen a more dedicated faculty who genuinely cares about their students’ success, both in and out of the classroom.”

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Daniela Berrios

Daniela Berrios ’15 ’17MA

Bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders

“I owe so much to UCF, the communication disorders program and the professors who continue to impact my career and our profession.”

Berrios is a bilingual speech-language pathologist with the Debbie Institute at the University of Miami who has been recognized by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Eric Camarillo

Eric Camarillo ’16 ’19MNM

Bachelor’s in social work

“Our organization is led by young adults — most of them in college or recent graduates. The energy we bring and the passion we have for making a difference has really fueled the organization.”

Camarillo is founder of Service and Love Together, a nonprofit that provides food, clothing and other necessities to the homeless in Central Florida.

College of Health Professions and Sciences Degrees

There are many benefits to taking a more proactive approach to choosing a career. The College of Health Professions and Sciences has curriculum and programs to help you land your next opportunity.

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Public Health

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Social Work

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Health Professions and Sciences News

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Opinions
Why Autism Awareness Alone Isn’t Enough
Autism acceptance is the goal for the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and the 22,000 individuals with autism spectrum disorders they work to…
Research
Leveraging the Power of Language Through Assistive Technology
Decades-long research from a team led by Pegasus Professor Jennifer Kent-Walsh has already assisted thousands of children struggling to communicate. An historic grant will now…


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