College of Health & Human Sciences

College of Health & Human Sciences http://www.fcns.niu.edu

School of Nursing and Health Studies with studies in Health Education, Nursing, and Public Health.

"Science in the Service of Society"

The mission of the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is to promote health and well-being through scholarship that integrates teaching, research, and service. HHS is comprised of three schools:

School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders with studies in Audiology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services and Counse

ling, and Speech-Language-Pathology. http://www.ahcd.niu.edu

School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences with studies in Early Childhood Studies, Eating Disorders and Obesity, Family and Child Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Hospitality Management, Textiles-Apparel and Merchandising, and Educator Licensure in Family and Consumer Sciences. http://www.nuhs.niu.edu

We offer more learning opportunities with a General Studies in Health and Human Sciences, Gerontology, Homeland Security, and Military Science (ROTC). Our Community Services include the Chandelier Dining Room, Child Development Lab, Ellingon’s restaurant, the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic at NIU, Physical Therapy Clinic, and the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

NIU celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month and our ongoing, year-round commitment to allyship and belonging. Thank you to our cam...
06/01/2026

NIU celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month and our ongoing, year-round commitment to allyship and belonging. Thank you to our campus community for your support! 🖤🤎🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🐾❤️

Did you know that NIU received the Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine! The award reco...
05/27/2026

Did you know that NIU received the Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine! The award recognizes colleges and universities where innovation is embedded in their vision, strategy and measurable impact.
NIU was selected because innovation is central to our identity, including our vision to be an engine to advance social mobility. Visit

Northern Illinois University has received the inaugural Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication advancing best practices in higher education. NIU will be featured in the June 2026 issue of the magazine. The award recognizes co...

ICYMI! Check out the publication by Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate Alyssa Harris (lead author) and Professor M. Cour...
05/22/2026

ICYMI! Check out the publication by Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate Alyssa Harris (lead author) and Professor M. Courtney Hughes (senior author) that was published in JAMA Network Open! What an amazing honor! Read more about their study on Facility-Based Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After US Guideline Changes here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2840899

This cohort study examines facility-based uptake of colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45 to 49 years after changes in US guidelines.

We were thrilled to congratulate 10 newly enlisted officers into the U.S. Army last week. Congratulations and thank you ...
05/22/2026

We were thrilled to congratulate 10 newly enlisted officers into the U.S. Army last week. Congratulations and thank you for your service! We also salute Lt. Col. Harold Larsen and the team Northern Illinois University Army ROTC for their efforts and dedication.

Learn how Mackenzie Riegler’s experiences in the classroom as a Medical Laboratory Sciences major shaped her future. Sho...
05/22/2026

Learn how Mackenzie Riegler’s experiences in the classroom as a Medical Laboratory Sciences major shaped her future. Shout out to our amazing MLS program director Ellen Olsen for helping our students find their passion behind the microscope!

Learn how Mackenzie Riegler’s experiences in the classroom as a Medical Laboratory Sciences Major shaped her future.

Congratulations to Professor M. Courtney Hughes (Public Health), Christy Muasher-Kerwin (Ph.D. in Health Sciences alumni...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Professor M. Courtney Hughes (Public Health), Christy Muasher-Kerwin (Ph.D. in Health Sciences alumni) and Professor Aida Sanatizadeh (Northern Illinois University College of Business) on their recent publication! Check it out at http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/91019. BRAVO!

Here's to Professor Nancy Prange (Nutrition) who was honored with the 2026 Fisher Award for Excellence in Service award!...
05/20/2026

Here's to Professor Nancy Prange (Nutrition) who was honored with the 2026 Fisher Award for Excellence in Service award! Congrats!

Let's hear it for Professor W. Catherine Cheung (Physical Therapy) who was named the 2026 Excellence in Interprofessiona...
05/20/2026

Let's hear it for Professor W. Catherine Cheung (Physical Therapy) who was named the 2026 Excellence in Interprofessional Education Award winner! Well done!

Congrats to Professor Shicheng Chen (Medical Laboratory Sciences) who was recognized as the 2025 Sullivan Award for Exce...
05/20/2026

Congrats to Professor Shicheng Chen (Medical Laboratory Sciences) who was recognized as the 2025 Sullivan Award for Excellence in Research Award winner! Bravo!

Address

227 Wirtz Hall
Dekalb, IL
60115

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18157531891

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