Health Sciences
Overview of Department
Three programs comprise the Health Sciences Department. The Health Sciences Program has multiple tracks including Clinical Care, Health Promotion, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant and Pre-Physical Therapy. Additionally there are programs in Clinical Laboratory Science and Exercise Science, with both Clinical and Performance tracks.
The Exercise science program prepares students for work in fields including: strength and conditioning, personal training and weight loss management. Graduates from these programs can pursue careers in hospitals, private laboratories and research facilities. Programs also prepare students for graduate school and professional schools such as medicine or dentistry.
Programs
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Clinical Care, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Health Promotion, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Pre-Physician Assistant, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy, Bachelor's Degree
- Exercise Science (Clinical Track and Performance Track), Bachelor's Degree
Project Based Learning Institute
Eight faculty members from the School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHNS) at Mercy University recently participated in the Project Based Learning Institute held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from June 20-22. Led by their coach, Natalie Farny, a biology faculty member at WPI, the group collaborated to create a comprehensive PBL scaffolding resource. This resource is designed to assist Mercy University faculty in effectively integrating project based learning into their respective courses.
The participating faculty members included Mindy Donovan, Jean Walsh, Amanda Bireline, Fenn Esser, Tharushi Perera, Danielle Basore, Devdutta Deb, and Kimberly Merani. Beyond developing the scaffolding resource, they also pursued individual projects aimed at enhancing their teaching methodologies. Their collective efforts are expected to pave the way for the introduction of new PBL modules across various courses at Mercy University in the near future.
Featured Program
Clinical Laboratory Science
There is a shortage of clinically trained medical laboratory scientists in the marketplace, and demand for their services is only increasing. Mercy University's Clinical Laboratory Science program will prepare you to excel in this growing field. Our graduates go on to enjoy comfortable starting salaries and fulfilling careers
Annual Community Health Fair at the Bronx Campus
Message from Interim Dean Nan Hyland
A health care education specialist empowers people and their communities to take control of their health, and adopt healthy lifestyles and behaviors.
This not only improves health and wellness for families and communities but decreases health care costs and risks for chronic diseases. It is not surprising that the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the demand for health education specialists will continue to grow and is projected to be much faster than the average for all occupations
Full-Time Faculty
Linda Atkins
Charis Davidson
- MH Penthouse
- cdavidson7@mercy.edu
Irina Ellison
- Main Hall Rm 208
- iellison@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7634
Michelle Naylor
- MH 208A
- mnaylor@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7820
Jean Walsh
- BX 3237
- jwalsh5@mercy.edu
- (718) 678-8325
Ferdinand Esser
- Main Hall, Room 215
- fesser@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7857
Part-Time Faculty
William Elliott
- VIC 123C
- welliott@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-3083
Travis Fay
Joi Sampson
- Main Hall - 247A
- jsampson4@mercy.edu
- (914) 888-5243