Health Professions

We develop passionate professionals committed to building healthier individuals and stronger communities.

Explore our 12+ health care degrees under one school of health professions.

Become an expert in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries. 

Meet the nutritional needs of individuals and local communities.

Help people engage in meaningful tasks that provide their life with purpose.

Serve in all medical specialties, treating patients’ illnesses and injuries.

Prevent, diagnose and treat movement dysfunctions.

Address today’s most challenging population health issues.

Evaluate and treat communication disorders among people of all ages

A degree tailored to your interests, that’s 100% online

Join the healthcare environment as doctorally prepared clinicians

Become a compassionate counseling professional committed to enhancing wellness.

Help students discover their potential.

Combine the transformative power of music therapy with evidence-based counseling

Increase performance while mitigating injury risk

Help esports athletes improve performance and health through fitness

Specialize in health and treatment of injuries related to esports

Prevent, assess, and manage injuries specific to dancers, actors, and musicians.

Understand anatomy and physiology for clinical medicine and pedagogy.

Navigate the ever-changing and complex healthcare landscape

Walk Through Shenandoah’s Incredible Health Professions Spaces

Enjoy this virtual walk-through of some of Shenandoah University’s incredible Health Professions spaces. From the Winchester campus, to the Health Professions Building on the campus of Winchester Medical Center, to our Loudoun location, there are so many incredible resources available to our Health Professions students.

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Summer 2026 Courses in the School of Health Professions

Take courses that could lead to a graduate certificate!

Mackenzie Enterline holds a plaque for the VATA Secondary Athletic Trainer of the Year award

Enterline Honored With Statewide Athletic Training Award

Shenandoah University Alum Named Secondary Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association

Shenandoah PA students present a check worth $10,000 to Winchester Rescue Mission CEO Lauren Clouse.

Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Donates $10,000 To Winchester Rescue Mission

Funds were raised by the annual SUPA Gala, which has benefitted local organizations since 2007

There’s a special bond between Shenandoah University students and their professors. You’ll enjoy close relationships with faculty members who will mentor you in and out of the classroom. This remains a hallmark of our health professions education.

Shenandoah’s experienced and practicing faculty take every opportunity to provide you with the academic foundation you’ll need to meet the standards and rising expectations for practice in the health professions. They provide an environment where you can be inquisitive, grow and excel.

Pre-Health At SU

Pre-Health Pathways

The Pre-Health Program is designed to help guide students develop as competitive applicants to graduate schools.

Pre-Health Students follow one of these tracks at Shenandoah:

Eary Assurance Health Professions Programs

Many of our health professions programs offer an early assurance option to our graduate degrees for academically talented students in:

Accreditation and Associations

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training (CAATE)

The Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program received its accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training (CAATE) 

World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy

Shenandoah University Division of Athletic Training is a proud member of the World Federation of Athletic Training & Therapy.

ACOTE c/o Accreditation Department

7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

One Bank Street, Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone (301)990-7979 Fax (301)869-8492
https://www.nbcot.org/

Shenandoah University’s Division of Physician Assistant Studies is an official supporter of education research at the PA History Society which preserves and promotes the rich history and legacy of the Physician Assistant profession.