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

• Clinical Physiology Major, BS
• EMS Paramedicine Major, BS
• Exercise Science Major, BS
• Food Science and Nutrition BS, Dietetics Specialization
• Food Science and Nutrition BS, Foods and Nutrition Specialization
• Public Health BS, Population Health Specialization
• Public Health BS, Pre-Nursing Specialization

• Master of Public Health

• Integrative Human Physiology, MS
• Nutrition, MS

• Integrated Human Physiology - Clinical Exercise Physiology Certificate
• Rural and Community Health Graduate Certificate

• Exercise Science Minor
• Food Service Management Minor
• Maternal and Child Health Certificate
• Nutrition Minor
• Physical-Rehabilitation Therapy Minor
• Public Health Minor
• Strength and Conditioning Minor

Courses

• IHP 551 - Metabolism and Skeletal Muscle
• IHP 552 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
• IHP 553 - Laboratory Techniques in Stress Physiology
• IHP 555 - Environmental Stress and Human Performance
• IHP 556 - Ergogenic Aids and Human Performance
• IHP 557 - Research Design
• IHP 559 - Applied Kinesiology
• IHP 560 - Inferential Statistics
• IHP 564 - Gross Human Anatomy: Cadaver Dissection
• IHP 565 - Muscle Physiology
• IHP 575 - Musculosketal Biomechanics
• IHP 580 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Certification Training
• IHP 590 - Cooperative Education
• IHP 595 - Graduate Research
• IHP 596 - Individual Study
• IHP 598 - Special Topics
• IHP 599 - Graduate Seminar
• IHP 693 - Field Experience
• IHP 696 - Individual Study
• IHP 698 - Special Topics
• IHP 699 - Seminar
• IHP 700 - Master’s Thesis, Project Study, and/or Examination

• NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition
• NUTR 240 - Introduction to Foods
• NUTR 240LAB - Introduction to Foods Laboratory
• NUTR 298 - Special Topics
• NUTR 299 - Seminar
• NUTR 318 - The Politics of Food and Health
• NUTR 340 - Management of Food Resources
• NUTR 340LAB - Management of Food Resources Laboratory
• NUTR 342 - Quantity Food Production and Service
• NUTR 342LAB - Quantity Food Production and Service Laboratory
• NUTR 343 - Foods and Nutrition Professionalism
• NUTR 344 - Medical Nutrition Therapy I
• NUTR 345 - Nutrition and the Lifecycle
• NUTR 347 - Nutrition Education and Counseling
• NUTR 350 - Weight Management
• NUTR 396 - Individual Study
• NUTR 397 - Honors
• NUTR 398 - Special Topics
• NUTR 399 - Seminar
• NUTR 405 - Hospitality Catering
• NUTR 406 - Peer Nutrition Education Practicum
• NUTR 433 - Macronutrients
• NUTR 434 - Micronutrients
• NUTR 436 - Theory and Treatment of Eating Disorders
• NUTR 440 - Experimental Foods
• NUTR 440LAB - Experimental Foods Laboratory
• NUTR 442 - Nutrition Assessment Laboratory
• NUTR 443 - Nutrition and Metabolism
• NUTR 444 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II
• NUTR 445 - Experimental Food Research
• NUTR 445LAB - Experimental Food Research Laboratory
• NUTR 446 - Sports Nutrition
• NUTR 447 - Community Nutrition
• NUTR 448 - Food Service Systems Management
• NUTR 450 - Global Nutrition and Food Security
• NUTR 490 - Cooperative Education
• NUTR 491 - Workshop
• NUTR 492A - Dietetic Practicum
• NUTR 492B - Dietetic Practicum
• NUTR 492C - Dietetic Practicum
• NUTR 495 - Undergraduate Research
• NUTR 496 - Individual Study
• NUTR 497 - Honors
• NUTR 498 - Special Topics
• NUTR 499 - Seminar
• NUTR 534 - Advanced Micronutrients Metabolism
• NUTR 541 - Applications in Dietetics
• NUTR 543 - Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry
• NUTR 544 - Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
• NUTR 545 - Advanced Studies in Developmental Nutrition
• NUTR 546 - Advanced Nutrition for Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport
• NUTR 547 - Nutrition Update
• NUTR 548 - Natural Supplements and Integrative Medicine
• NUTR 595 - Graduate Research
• NUTR 596 - Individual Study
• NUTR 598 - Special Topics
• NUTR 599 - Seminar
• NUTR 696 - Individual Study
• NUTR 698 - Special Topics
• NUTR 699 - Seminar
• NUTR 700 - Master’s Thesis

• PUBH 209 - Consumer Health
• PUBH 230 - Foundations of Public and Community Health
• PUBH 240 - Writing in the Health Sciences
• PUBH 250 - Introduction to Health Policy and Systems
• PUBH 285 - Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Issues
• PUBH 298 - Special Topics
• PUBH 299 - Seminar
• PUBH 310 - Community Health (Put on reserve 9/16/24, will go inactive 8/24/27)
• PUBH 311 - Cross Cultural Practices for Health and Medicine
• PUBH 317 - Global Health Issues and Solutions
• PUBH 318 - The Politics of Food and Health
• PUBH 320 - Environmental Health
• PUBH 324 - Infectious and Non-infectious Disease
• PUBH 351 - Community Building Strategies for Public Health
• PUBH 370 - Contemporary Issues in Public Health
• PUBH 375 - Theories of Health Behavior
• PUBH 376 - Community Food Strategies: Campus Garden (Put on reserve 9/16/24, will go inactive 8/24/27)
• PUBH 380 - Epidemiology