Virtual Visit
Nothing compares to seeing Samford’s campus and viewing our College of Health Sciences’ facilities in person, but we hope the resources provided below will be helpful as you decide where to pursue your calling of becoming a health care professional. We hope to visit with you on campus soon!
Alan Jung, Dean
A Commitment to Service
Committed to the personal and professional development of students and guided by 1 Peter 4:10, the School of Health Professions provides students with a variety of local, national and international service and mission trip opportunities.
Premiere Facilities
Samford University's College of Health Sciences spans more than 223,000 square feet of space across two buildings. As one of four schools within the college, school of health professions students have numerous opportunities to learn and work in an interprofessional environment.
A Vibrant City
Campus is only minutes from the heart of Birmingham, one of the country's most vibrant medical communities. In addition to outstanding clinical opportunities minutes from your residence, you will find this metropolitan area offers a rich history and a variety of activities.
The School of Health Professions includes a vast array of specialties and fields of study that make up a significant portion of health-related careers. The school offers baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in four departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies.
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Caroline Miller
Caroline, first-year speech language pathology student, shares why Samford was the right choice for her undergraduate and graduate experience.
Sarah Poligone ‘17
Alumna Sarah Poligone was part of the master’s of speech language pathology’s first graduating class. She shares what made her experience unique.
Department of Kinesiology
John Petrella
Department Chair, John Petrella provides an overview of the department of kinesiology and its program offerings.
Amy Giboney
Amy Giboney, fourth-year kinesiology student, shares how the department’s undergraduate research curriculum has enriched her experience.
Hans Rice ‘13
Hans Rice studied kinesiology as an undergraduate student and returned to Samford to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy. He shares his Samford story.
Department of Physical Therapy
Matt Ford
Matt Ford, Department of Physical Therapy chair, shares and overview of the program offerings and unique emphasis that the department places on serving others.
Kayla Sanchez
Kayla Sanchez, second-year doctor of physical therapy student, what she loves most about Samford’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Brady Isbell ‘19
Alumnae Brady Isbell a licensed physical therapist specialist shares the aspects of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program that enriched his Samford experience.
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Paul Harrelson
Department Chair, Paul Harrelson shares an overview of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and unique aspects of the program.
RaShun Conner
RaShun Conner, first-year physician assistant studies student, shares why she chose Samford University and aspects of her favorite course.
Courtney Webb ‘17
Courtney Webb, school of health professions alumna and first-year physician assistant studies student, shares how faculty enriched her educational experience.