Health Sciences Department

College of Education and Professional Studies
Ellensburg
Health Sciences, room 205
Mail Stop 7571
509-963-1912
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/health-science/

Faculty and Staff
Chair
Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH

Program Coordinators
Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH, master of public health
Jared M. Dickinson, PhD, FACSM, clinical physiology
Emily Gonzalez, MPH, PM, SEI, emergency medical services paramedicine
Melody Madlem, PhD, MSEd, undergraduate public health
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD, food and nutrition sciences, graduate program
Robert Pritchett, PhD, exercise science
Karen Roemer, PhD, integrative human physiology
Nicole Stendell-Hollis, PhD, RDN, MS, food and nutrition sciences, dietetics specialization
Katy Williams, MS, RDN, CD, CSSD, CDCES, food and nutrition sciences, dietetic internship

Medical Director
Christopher Schmelzer, MD

Professors
Tishra Beeson, DrPH, MPH, public health, maternal and child health, health policy
Timothy R. Burnham, PhD, clinical physiology, sport physiology, human anatomy
Leonardo J. D’Acquisto, EdD, sport physiology, kinesiology, human anatomy
Jared M. Dickinson, PhD, FACSM, clinical physiology, muscle physiology
Casey Mace-Firebaugh, PhD, MPH, public health, environmental health
Melody Madlem, PhD, MSEd, public health
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD, sports nutrition, exercise science
Robert Pritchett, PhD, sport physiology, environmental physiology
Karen Roemer, PhD, biomechanics, clinical mechanics, kinematics and kinetics
Nicole Stendell-Hollis, PhD, MS, RDN, obesity, nutrition, and chronic disease

Associate Professors
Tafere Belay, PhD, nutrition
Eric Foch, PhD, biomechanics, clinical mechanics, kinematics and kinetics
Ana Paula Coelho F. Freire, PT, MSc, PhD, clinical physiology

Assistant Professor
Debra Rich, MPH, public health

Senior Lecturers
Ryan Galindo, exercise science
Gretchen Taussig-Simpson, EMT, paramedicine
Katy Williams, MS, RDN, CD, CSSD, CDCES, nutrition

Lecturers
Emily Gonzalez, MPH, PM, SEI
Charlene Mize, MS, RDN, CD

Emeritus Faculty
Ethan A. Bergman, PhD, RDN, CD, FADA, FAND
David L. Gee, PhD
Vincent M. Nethery, PhD

Staff
Natalie Baldwin, office assistant
Bryan Contreras, MS, instructional classroom support technician- clinical physiology and exercise science
Priscilla Froelich, instructional classroom support technician- food science
Garrett Sand, secretary supervisor

Department Information
The Department of Health Sciences prepares students in a variety of professions that focus on advancing the lifelong health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. All academic programs within the department provide experiential learning through structured laboratories, practica, internships, faculty-mentored research, academic service-learning opportunities, and more. Health sciences faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex health and social problems through innovative education, research, and collaboration.

Health Sciences offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Science: Clinical Physiology
Bachelor of Science: EMS-Paramedicine
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science: Food Science and Nutrition, Dietetics Specialization
Bachelor of Science: Food Science and Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition Specialization
Bachelor of Science: Public Health, Population Health Specialization
Bachelor of Science: Public Health, Pre-Nursing Specialization

Health Sciences offers the following supporting minors:
Exercise Science
Food Service Management
Nutrition
Public Health
Public Health and Risk Management
Strength and Conditioning

Health Sciences offers the following certificate programs:
Maternal and Child Health Certificate
Public Health and Risk Management Certificate

Health Sciences provides courses and oversight related to the following professional certifications:
Dietetic Internship (Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic

Health Sciences offers the following graduate degrees and certificates - (For details: See Graduate Catalog):
Integrative Human Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology Graduate Certificate
Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate
Master of Public Health
Master of Science, Integrative Human Physiology
Master of Science, Nutrition

Admission Requirements
Students should complete specific pre-admission requirements set by individual programs. The department recommends students interested in majoring in a health science degree program meet with a professional academic advisor or faculty advisor prior to admission.

Fees
Additional fees are assessed for many of the department’s laboratory and field experience courses. These fees are used to partially support materials, project-based supplies, and transportation costs.

Graduation Requirements
Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the university and of the specific degree program of study.

Application for the bachelor’s degree must be filed by the second Friday of the quarter preceding the quarter in which the degree is to be received. Instructions and deadlines are available through the Office of the Registrar.

Graduate Information
The graduate programs in health sciences prepare students in a variety of professions that focus on advancing the lifelong health and well-being of individuals and communities. All academic programs within the department provide experiential learning through structured laboratories, field experiences, internships, faculty-mentored research, academic service-learning opportunities, and more. Health sciences faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex health and social problems through innovative education, research, and collaboration. Graduate degrees and certificates offered by the Department of Health Sciences may prepare students for direct entry into health-related careers or for advanced study in health science disciplines. Students completing graduate degree or certificate programs in health sciences must fulfill all course requirements outlined in an approved course of study filed with the School of Graduate Studies and Research. The course of study is structured in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and is approved by the department graduate program director. The specifics on the course of study depend on the degree program and include both required and department-approved elective courses.

Admission
Applicants must first meet the general requirements for graduate study as determined by the School of Graduate Studies and Research, and then the specific requirements of their selected program within the Department of Health Sciences (see individual programs). Conditional or probationary admission may be granted in certain circumstances.

Course Offerings
Information on course offerings can be found at the department website: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/health-science/ or by contacting the department directly at HealthSciences@cwu.edu.

Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Master of Public Health

Master of Science (M.S.)

Graduate Certificates

Non-degree Undergraduate Minors or Certificates

Courses

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Exercise Science (EXSC)

Health Sciences (HESC)

Integrative Human Physiology (IHP)

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