About, Mission, and Vision
About the School of Health and Human Sciences
UNC Greensboro’s School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is part of the University of North Carolina System. As a minority-serving institution in Greensboro, NC, we offer affordable education in a vibrant, small-city setting. We prepare students to improve health and quality of life, enhance communities, and work with populations across the lifespan, close to home and far away.
Our Vision: Transforming the human experience
We Are Passionate About
- Collaborating with community partners to address key health, family, and community issues
- Introducing students to new opportunities, like undergraduate research or unique majors
- Offering expert advising to help students find a passion and graduate on time
- Connecting students with resources and academic support
Our Faculty
- Award-winning teachers who keep course content current and relevant
- Grant-funded researchers conducting innovative work
- Experienced clinicians and service providers (e.g., speech-language pathologists, nutritionists, social workers)
Our Students
1,200+
first-generation students
30%
rural students
27%
25 or older
3,100
HHS majors
(out of 18,000 at UNCG, Fall 2024)
600+
HHS graduate students
17.5%
online students
91%
from North Carolina
Our Graduates
Career Paths
Graduates work in clinical health, research, K-12 schools, higher education, and human service organizations, empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
Professional Credentials
Can sit for board exams and earn professional credentials, enabling immediate employment as licensed teachers, RDNs, speech-language pathologists, athletic trainers, genetic counselors, therapists, park professionals, or mental performance consultants.
In-Demand Expertise
Graduates enjoy growing market demand in areas like: health and human service fields, including allied health, gerontology, public health, and event planning
HHS has a strong research enterprise, consistently ranking among UNCG’s top performers in research and grant funding.
Our faculty are passionate about bettering communities through community-based participatory research
and community-engaged scholarship.
MISSION
Through high impact, interdisciplinary, and community engaged excellence in mentoring, teaching and research, we prepare students for professional careers and advocacy focused on enhancing health outcomes and life experiences.
WHO WE ARE
LEARN
We offer over 45 degrees and post-baccalaureate certificates, both on-campus and online.
MEET OUR DEAN
“Impactful teaching, community engagement, research, and strong support foster student growth and preparation.”
Vision
HHS prepares professionals to protect health, promote wellness, and improve lives.
Points of Pride
Community Engagement
Partnerships and on-campus centers meet community needs and hands-on experience for students
Research
The HHS Office of Research and interdisciplinary research networks foster research success
Financial Support
Scholarships, assistantships, and research funding available so students graduate with less debt