Health Sciences
Highlights
The CSU College of Health Sciences strives to be recognized as a national leader in
interdisciplinary health care education. We strive to inspire and prepare our students
to seek and create innovative health care opportunities locally, nationally and globally.
Our goal is excellence in teaching, research and service.
Guaranteed Admission Programs
Dean's Welcome Letter
Thank you for your interest in CSU's College of Health Sciences Programs. Our faculty
include skilled clinicians and advanced health science professionals who help to prepare,
nurture and develop leaders in the health sciences industry who influence the delivery
of healthcare.
The faculty has designed a rigorous curriculum with innovative classrooms, simulated/real
life clinical practicums and community based experiences to meet the healthcare needs
of a diverse healthcare system.
As you decide your future as a healthcare professional, you can choose from a complete
range of nationally recognized, accredited degree programs, from undergraduate to
graduate. An outstanding educational experience awaits you that will enrich your life
and enhance your career opportunities in the ever growing field of healthcare. During
your time in the College of Health Sciences, you can become involved in the wide-range
of research activities of our esteemed faculty and staff.
We are widely known for:
- excellent teaching
- excellent student learning environments
- innovative research programs
- extensive community engagement.
The College of Health Sciences embraces an urban mission. You will be able to take
advantage of a rich cultural environment though fieldwork and internship experiences.
We partner with some of the best healthcare facilities and medical centers in the
Chicagoland area.
I invite you to browse through our web site, to get acquainted with the many facets
of the College of Health Sciences here at Chicago State University. We hope to assist
you in achieving your educational and professional goals with a career in healthcare.
Best wishes as you begin your educational journey!
Sincerely,

Dr. Tyra L. Dean-Ousley, EdD, APRN, FNP-BC
Acting Dean College of Health Sciences
Chairperson, Department of Nursing
Accreditation
- Health Info Admin program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIIM) click here.
- Nursing department program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
click here.
- Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
click here.