About the School
 Martha A. Nelson, PhD, RN |
 Sibdas Ghosh, PhD |
Dominican University of California's School of Health and Natural Sciences includes undergraduate and graduate programs that provide the future-focused accredited education needed to prepare for fast-changing career options. All programs emphasize the connection between professional knowledge and practice. Extensive experience in applying theoretical knowledge in clinical, fieldwork, or research settings is an important learning component in the School of Health and Natural Sciences.
Departments
OUR MISSION
The School of Health and Natural Sciences prepares students for careers in diverse fields, for personal growth in a challenging environment, and for life in an ever changing technologically advanced world. The School is committed to the cultivation of intellectual curiosity, individual integrity, mutual respect, and civic responsibility.
The School fulfills its mission by:
- Offering high quality programs that prepare students for entrance into or enhancement of careers in the health and natural sciences
- Maintaining standards for teaching and learning that support personal and intellectual growth
- Engaging students in a culture of critical thinking and scholarly inquiry
- Emphasizing the connections between scientific knowledge and professional practice and knowledge of the liberal arts.
- Providing experiences that enhance multicultural understanding, global awareness, and environmental responsibility
Accreditation
Regional Accreditation:
Accreditation Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510-748-9001
Occupational Therapy Accreditation:
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
Nursing Accreditation/Approval:
WASC (Western Association of Schools & Colleges)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
State of California Board of Registered Nursing
