Samford's School of Health Professions includes an array of specialties and fields of study that make
No industry today is more dynamic or growing faster than health care. For those called to a life spent caring for others, the health professions include a diverse range of career options. The School of Health Professions includes a vast array of specialties and fields of study that make up the majority of health-related careers. The school is made up of four departments: Cardiopulmonary Sciences,
07/23/2026
Considering a career in speech-language pathology?
Join us for an open house on July 27 from 8:30-10 a.m. to tour our facilities, meet faculty and learn how Samford's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program prepares students to make a difference in the lives of others.
Learn more: https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/events/
Fitness. Data. Performance. ⚽
Our women's soccer team spent time with SamFit and Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS) graduate students this summer, completing DXA body composition scans and VO₂ max testing.
The results give athletes and coaches valuable insights into body composition, aerobic fitness and athlete load monitoring, helping athletes train smarter and perform at their best.
Learn more about SamFit and discover how its services help you better understand your health. 🔗 in comments
07/20/2026
Interested in Samford’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program? We invite you to attend our July DPT Open House on campus.
This is a great opportunity to connect with faculty, hear from current students, and learn what makes a Samford education distinctive.
Save your spot by clicking the link in the comments!
Our Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI) students are putting their learning into practice by working with clients this summer. Through hands-on clinical experiences, LSL-FSI students are preparing to serve young children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families while building a strong clinical foundation across the full scope of speech-language pathology.
07/14/2026
Samford Magazine Summer 2026 Enjoy the summer 2026 issue of Samford Magazine, the university's official alumni magazine.
Last week, our students from Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology programs teamed up with occupational therapy students from UAB for Bright Ideas Camp. Throughout the week, they gained hands-on experience working together, learning from one another and caring for participants through an interprofessional approach.
In partnership with the Alabama Head Injury Foundation since 2017, Bright Ideas Camp gives future health care professionals the opportunity to grow their skills, build confidence and experience the power of collaborative, patient-centered care.
07/07/2026
Interested in earning your Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology? Join us for an open house later this month at the School of Health Professions.
Meet faculty, connect with future classmates, tour our facilities and learn how Samford's program prepares students to make a difference in the lives of others.
Register today: https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/events/
06/24/2026
💪 Real-world experience. Real impact. Right here.
SamFit, a program in the School of Health Professions, connects the Birmingham community—along with Samford students, faculty and staff—to hands-on fitness, health and performance testing. Led by students under the supervision of kinesiology associate professor Tyler Williams, PhD, the program provides advanced assessments while preparing students for their careers.
From improving fitness to gaining deeper insight into your health or performance, SamFit delivers personalized, data-driven results to help you succeed.
Read the full story:
https://www.samford.edu/healthprofessions/news/2026/Inside-Samfords-SamFit-Program-Offering-Community-Health-and-Fitness-Testing
06/23/2026
In their Lifespan course, our first-year DPT students stepped beyond the classroom to lead Balance and Falls screenings for community volunteers—turning knowledge into meaningful action.
It’s one thing to learn it. It’s another to do it—and they’re already doing both.
06/22/2026
See where your future could begin. ✨
Attend our Physician Assistant Open House to explore our facilities, experience the simulation center and meet the faculty who will guide your journey. Discover more about the program and admission process during this on-campus event.
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