College of Health Professions

Dean and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
M. Gary Sayed, Ph.D.

San Marcos Campus Dean's Office
Encino Hall Room 201
Telephone: 512-245-3300 Fax: 512-245-3791
www.health.txstate.edu

Round Rock Campus  Dean's Office
Avery 401 
Telephone: 512-716-4422
AVP Office

Round Rock Campus Office
1555 University Blvd.
Avery 401
Round Rock, TX
Telephone: 512-716-4400 Fax: 512-716-4410

Associate Dean, San Marcos
Janet R. Bezner, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Round Rock
Marla A. Erbin-Roesemann, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research
Arzu Ari, Ph.D.

Department Chairs/Program Chairs/School Directors
Medical Laboratory Science–Rodney E. Rohde, Ph.D.
Communication Disorders–Lori L. Stiritz, M.A. (Interim Chair)
Health Administration–C. Scott Kruse, Ph.D.
Health Informatics and Information Management–David L. Gibbs, Ph.D.
Nursing–Theresa Garcia, Ph.D. (Interim Director) 
Physical Therapy–Karen Gibbs, Ph.D. (Interim Chair)
Radiation Therapy–Megan L. Trad, Ph.D.
Respiratory Care–S. Gregg Marshall, Ph.D.

The College of Health Professions prepares students for careers in the healthcare field. Through its professional, technical, clinical and academic programs, the college serves as an advocate for change and technical improvement in the field. The college also serves as a catalyst to expand and improve public perceptions of healthcare.

Undergraduate programs are available in clinical laboratory science, communication disorders, healthcare administration, health information management, health sciences, nursing, radiation therapy, and respiratory care. Graduate programs are offered in communication disorders, healthcare administration, health information management, nursing, physical therapy, and respiratory care. The college has a number of cooperating teaching sites with more than 1200 affiliations with hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

All programs offered in the College of Health Professions, except the B.S. with a major in health sciences, have specific admission requirements in addition to Texas State admission requirements. Most programs also have requirements for student liability insurance and immunizations. Background checks and drug testing may be required.

Academic Advising Center

Encino Hall, Room 302
T: 512.245.3506 F: 512.245.1615
www.health.txstate.edu/advising

The College of Health Professions Undergraduate Academic Advising Center provides academic advising to current and prospective undergraduate students considering a major in the College of Health Professions. Academic advisors provide guidance and information to current and prospective students regarding the selection of an undergraduate major or minor, program admission requirements, long term planning for degree completion and career goals, and campus resources to assist students in achieving their goals. 

Health Sciences (HS)

HS 3374. Principles of Accounting for Healthcare Managers.

This course provides an introduction to accounting useful in healthcare facilities and agencies, and demonstrates the application of accounting principles and techniques in the healthcare field.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HS 4300. International Healthcare and Wellness.

This course provides an introduction to the culture of a foreign country, with an emphasis on wellness, the health care environment, and language in the healthcare setting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Exclude from 3-peat Processing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HS 4327. Legal Concepts of Healthcare.

This course provides an overview of legal, regulatory, and ethical issues in healthcare. Topics include patient consent, privacy, confidentiality, torts, contract law, corporate liability, employment, labor, malpractice, antitrust, fraud and abuse, and key federal regulations. (WI).

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HS 4379. Introduction to Financial Management for Health Sciences.

This course is designed to prepare health professionals for managerial positions in healthcare organizations by providing sufficient knowledge of industry financial matters so they can provide input to the organization's chief executive officer.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Grade Mode: Standard Letter