College of Health Professions

This distinction will provide students with the lifelong ability to seek and acquire information and transform this knowledge into responsible action within the national and global health care environment.

The mission of the College of Health Professions is to train and educate future healthcare professional leaders through inter-professional collaboration, practice and academic excellence.
Therefore, the college recognizes that the education of health career students through the critical thinking process is our highest priority. CHP is dedicated to learner-centered approach. Therefore, the college is dedicated to integrating classroom activities, service learning approaches, increased research and scholarship endeavors, and practical experiences in professional settings. We are committed to lifelong learning and to conducting interdisciplinary education, research and scholarly activities as means of contributing to the body of knowledge in the health professions. The College, through support of academic, scholarly, and service activities is committed to promoting professional and personal growth of students, staff, and faculty to serve our rapidly changing global economy and environment. CHP will partner with various healthcare providers and facilities to prepare students for rapidly changing health careers. CHP mission reflects and supports the larger mission of Ferris State University.