The mission of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) is to advance the health and well-being of society through the development of exemplary health care professionals in a learning-centered environment.  In doing this, the College feels strongly about its core values of health promotion, life-long learning, and the transfer of evidence-based research into practice.   

The College of Health Sciences has been a dynamic part of Des Moines University since its inception in 1981.  Continuing to respond to the changing landscape of medicine has allowed the college to add programs that meet the needs of the students, the health care system, and its patients. 

Programs offered by the College of Health Sciences:

	Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies		Master of Health Care Administration
	Doctor of Physical Therapy Entry-level Post Professional		Master of Public Health
		COMING SOON!	Certificate in Gerontology Studies

Each of the professionals that we train becomes an integral member of the health care team that is necessary to treat patients in today's system.  Sharing responsibility and leadership is something that the college not only believes in, but employs through the leadership of Gilbert Ramirez, Dr.P.H., Dean of the college and Jodi L. Cahalan, M.P.H., M.S., PA-C, Academic Dean.  Working together with the program directors, faculty, staff and students is important to the leadership team, and by doing so, the college will continue along its pathway of excellence.