College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences equips you to use your strengths and passions to make a positive impact on the world. You will learn from faculty experts with a distinctly Christian approach to teaching – and then apply that knowledge through experiential learning.

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences equips you to use your strengths and passions to make a positive impact on the world. You will learn from faculty experts with a distinctly Christian approach to teaching – and then apply that knowledge through experiential learning.

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PREPARE TO CHANGE LIVES

A career in health and behavioral sciences prepares you to serve others. Earn a BSN for a career in nursing, begin your studies in an allied health field, or continue on with a graduate degree to become a licensed professional in occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or athletic training. Social workers provide knowledge and guidance to people in difficult situations. Students in kinesiology and nutrition emphasize health and wellness, preparing to teach others to live whole, integrated lives. Whatever path you choose, you will benefit from a distinctly Christian perspective, preparing you to lead with purpose and conviction.

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ACU students attend ‘Inside Washington’ seminar in D.C.

Fifteen students in the Department of Communication and Sociology at Abilene Christian University spent a portion of their Christmas break in Washington, D.C., for a week of learning more about the current political landscape of the United States.

ACU HOSTS BONE MARROW DRIVE, RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT FORMER WILDCAT

Kade Parmelly (’20), a recent Abilene Christian University alumnus and former Wildcat offensive lineman, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in February, and the ACU community has rallied together to support him in a variety of ways.

ACU STUDENTS BRING FUN AND FITNESS TO BIG COUNTRY CHILDREN

40 home-schooled children ages 6 to 12 file into the Royce and Pam Money Recreation Center at Abilene Christian University ready to be led in a physical education lesson by students in the Department of Teacher Education.