Department of Allied Health Studies

Wycliffe Njororai, Director
Norton HPE Complex, Room 204
Phone: (936) 468-3503
Fax: (936) 468-1850
P.O. Box 13015, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Web: sfasu.edu/kinesiology

Accreditations

Texas State Board of Education Certification
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics

Faculty

Professors
Luis Aguerrevere, Linda Bobo, Nina Ellis-Hervey, Eric Jones, Wendy K. Killam, Wycliffe Njororai, Darla O’Dwyer, Nandhakumar Radhakrishnan, Christina Sinclair, Todd Whitehead,

Associate Professors
Mihae Bae, Daniel McCleary, Lydia Richardson, James Rowe

Assistant Professors
Amber Chelette, Crystal Evans, Lisa McCleary, Muswamba Mwamba, Sharon Rice, Ralf Schuster, Andrew Southerland, John Stewart, Keilea Sumrall, Elaine Turner, Victoria R. Wagner-Greene, Melinda Watts, Robyn Whitehead

Lecturers

Jessica Conn

Clinical Instructors

Sarah Drake, Amy Durham, Kristi Holloway, Erin Keeling, Justin Pelham, Deena Petersen, Jill Pruett

Undergraduate Kinesiology Program Coordinators

Wycliffe Njororai - EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Education

Lydia Richardson - Communication Sciences Disorder

Victoria R. Wagner-Greene - Public Health

Bill Weber - Rehabilitation Services

Robyn Whitehead - Exercise Science

Clinic/Center/Lab Directors

Nina Ellis-Hervey (School Psychology Assessment Center)
Kelly Jobe (Cole Audiology Lab)
Luis Aguerrevere (Human Neurosciences Laboratory)
Nashae Turner (Counseling Clinic)
Deena Petersen (Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders)
William Weber (Rehabilitation Services Career Planning Laboratory)

Training Directors

Frankie Clark (SFA Charter School psychology internship)

Vision and Mission

The vision for the Department of Allied Health Studies is to be a leading academic department that continually fosters a learner-centered environment, that prepares competent, caring and successful professionals who are dedicated to service, leadership, and continued professional and intellectual development in an interconnected world. The mission is to provide a learner-centered environment that fosters skill acquisition, shapes attitudes and inspires career and intellectual advancement via excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service.

Definitions of Majors and Minors

The department provides majors in allied health professions as well as minors in each of the following fields.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Kinesiology majors have the option to specialize in EC-12 physical education teacher education or in exercise science. Both of these programs require all students to participate in vigorous physical activities. Successful completion of the physical fitness tests is required for all students enrolled in the respective course. If a candidate does not meet the goal or goals for the individual components of health-related fitness, a fitness plan will be developed by the candidate with assistance from the instructor.

The Kinesiology BS, with a concetration in Physical Education Teacher Education (EC-12), prepares students to be certified teachers in physical education in Texas. Majors are required to take BIOL 1309 or BIOL 2301 and PHYS 1305 as part of the quantitative skills and science requirements of the Bachelor of Science. Kinesiology majors in EC-12 concentration also must complete KINE 2234 , KINE 2235 and KINE 2236 prior to field experience (SEED 4250 /SEED 4360 ) and KINE 3353 and KINE 4317 prior to clinical teaching. Kinesiology majors in the EC-12 concentration must earn a grade of C or better in all required pedagogy activity courses: KINE 2335 and KINE 2336 .

The Kinesiology BS, with a concentration in Exercise Science, prepares students for future specialized training and careers in clinical medicine, research, rehabilitation, therapy, fitness, athletic strength/conditioning and other allied health areas. The program provides a rigorous, scientific-based curriculum and hands-on clinical and field experience to provide students with an understanding of various career demands and possibilities. Increases in public awareness of the importance of overall health, physical activity and exercise has led to intensive growth in the public and private sectors of health and fitness facilities (primary and secondary intervention), as well as clinical settings often housed within hospitals (secondary and tertiary intervention). In response to this growth, this degree is designed to prepare students to meet the increased demands for professionally certified individuals. Exercise science majors are required to take BIOL 2301 and/or BIOL 2402 , PHYS 1305 as part of the quantitative skills and science requirements for upper-level exercise science classes, such as KINE 3353 /KINE 3153 , KINE 4317 /KINE 4117 , KINE 4367 , and KINE 4351 , of the Bachelor of Science.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

The Public Health, BS is a dynamic major that prepares students for various careers in community/public health settings, such as clinical settings, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and workplace health promotion programs. This degree exposes students to a wide range of health science careers while providing the foundational courses required for professional post-graduate work, such as public health, physical therapy, occupational therapy, environmental health and more. Public health majors will complete 39 health science hours with a minimum of 18 HSC advanced hours. In addition, the degree requires completion of the Core Curriculum requirements and a designated minor. The mission of the public health program is to provide quality academic education and structured professional experiences designed to prepare students to plan, implement and evaluate health programs and to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their communities.

Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the SFA Alliance, the departmental professional club, PEK Honors Fraternity, Hunger Jacks and other related departmental activities.

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutritional Science

The food, nutrition and dietetics program offers two degree plans:

1. Dietetics and nutritional sciences (registered dietitian and pre-professional tracks)

2. Food and nutrition

Completion of the dietetics and nutritional sciences degree allows students to apply for a nationally accredited 1,200-hour internship. Upon successful completion of the internship, students will be eligible to sit for the national registration exam to become a registered dietitian.

The food and nutrition degree plan is for students who have a passion for nutrition but are interested in pursuing a less clinical route. This track will allow students to minor in areas such as human development and family studies, communications, culinary, health science, and many more. This track does not allow a student to pursue further education as a registered dietitian; however, many students can return to take the required courses needed to become eligible for an internship program.

Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders

Communication sciences and disorders aims at the preparation of professionals for careers in rehabilitation and related human services occupations serving the general population and people with disabilities and communication disorders. A speech-language pathologist evaluates and provides treatment for children and adults who have communication and swallowing disorders. The bachelor’s degree is a pre-professional degree for people wishing to pursue graduate study in communication sciences and disorders or speech-language pathology or for those wishing to pursue a career as a speech-language pathology assistant. The master’s degree is required for Texas licensure and clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Admission Requirements - Communication Science and Disorders

Students requesting admission to the Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders program must meet the following criteria:

Acceptance to SFA
Minimum of 30 credit hours
Overall GPA of 2.75 in college work
Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of B or higher: CSDS 2300 , CSDS 2310 , CSDS 2320

Students will not be permitted to register for advanced communication sciences and disorders courses unless they have completed and met the minimum requirements in the prerequisite courses and have been admitted to the Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders program.

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation professionals help those with disabilities achieve their greatest physical, mental, social, educational and vocational potential. The undergraduate rehabilitation services training program has focused on the holistic nature of people, self-responsibility for health promotion and wellness, the uniqueness of each individual, equal opportunity for health care, and social and economic involvement for all persons with disabilities. The BS in rehabilitation services offers three concentrations from which students may choose: deaf services, orientation and mobility, or rehabilitation services. The program also offers a 21-hour addiction studies minor that lays the foundation for students wishing to complete the coursework necessary to obtain the licensed chemical dependency counselor credential following graduation.

Programs
Program Overview

Minor

Addictions Studies, Minor
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor
Rehabilitation Services, Minor
Pedagogical Techniques of Physical Activities
Food and Nutrition Minor
Nutrition in Healthcare Minor

Programs

Program Overview

Minor

Certification

Secondary Education Certification

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