Job Growth
16% growth in healthcare occupations by 2030.
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Greetings From the Dean
Welcome to the Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences (SBHS). From day one, you will be surrounded by people who are committed to your success. No matter the program you choose, you will have access to our modern facilities, state-of-the-art simulation lab and outstanding clinical experiences.
I hope you will be inspired to pursue your dreams and achieve your goals with us.
Mark R. Reinhardt, DNP, dean of SBHS
Nursing
Our programs prepare you for careers in a variety of healthcare professions with coursework on essential knowledge and skills, hands-on experience and field training.
Psychology
Examine the complexities of behavior as you gain specialized training to support the mental health of individuals and communities.
Counseling
Choose between tracks in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. Work with real clients at the NeighborHood Counseling Training Center.
Public Health
Public health is a dynamic field encompassing nutrition, mental health, epidemiology, environmental health and community outreach—our program gives you the tools to make our world a safer and healthier place.
Sociology & Social Work
Impact your community with a career in sociology or social work.
Outcomes
$75K median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations.
Mental Health
23% growth in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations by 2030.
Stories From SBHS
Casey Chamberlin ’25 Wins Prestigious Portz Award
Honors student Casey Chamberlin ’25 is recognized for her departmental honors project on school-related anxiety.
Hood Nursing Students | DAISY Award Winners
The DAISY Award recognizes the extraordinary work of nurses throughout the country. Hood College nursing alum Jennifer Dumps ’22 and current student Erika Henriquez ’24 are both proud recipients of this honor. In this conversation, they discuss their time in Hood’s nursing BSN program and what it means to be a DAISY Award winner.
The Future of Public Health
Sara Swanson, Ashley Cabrera, Olga Dunlap and Julee Wells (pictured left to right) are the first students to graduate from the public health B.A. program at Hood College.
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