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 Counseling, 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.

Shout out to Professor Courtney Hughes (Public Health), ProfessorMahdi Vaezi NIU College of Engineering and Engineering ...
09/23/2026

Shout out to Professor Courtney Hughes (Public Health), Professor
Mahdi Vaezi NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and a team of NIU graduate students from computer science and operations management and information
systems on their recent publication! Check it out at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02626667.2026.2729470

Congratulations to Professor Beth Moxley (Nursing) on her recent publication "Precision Prevention for Health: The Globa...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to Professor Beth Moxley (Nursing) on her recent publication "Precision Prevention for Health: The Global Alliance Framework for the Promotion of Physical Activity." Well done!

This conceptual, implementation-oriented paper proposes a framework for precision prevention centred on physical activity promotion and early risk mitigation, aiming to support a shift from reactive disease management toward proactive prevention. The proposed framework focuses on the early identific...

Are you thinking about getting your master's degree? Do you want to help diverse individuals, families and communities t...
09/17/2026

Are you thinking about getting your master's degree? Do you want to help diverse individuals, families and communities thrive? Consider attending a VIRTUAL open house to explore our specialization in marriage and family therapy program which prepares you to obtain your Illinois marriage and family therapist license. Learn more at go.niu.edu/MFT Couple and Family Therapy Clinic at NIU

Latino Heritage Month kicks off today with an Opening Parade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in MLK Commons. Check out the Mariac...
09/16/2026

Latino Heritage Month kicks off today with an Opening Parade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in MLK Commons. Check out the Mariachi NIU performances while enjoying food from our Food Truck Wednesday vendors. Visit go.niu.edu/latino-heritage-month for a full list of events.

Loved to see Nancy Prange, director of graduate studies in Nutrition and Dietetics, honored for her amazing work! https:...
09/16/2026

Loved to see Nancy Prange, director of graduate studies in Nutrition and Dietetics,
honored for her amazing work! https://foundation.myniu.com/article.html?aid=3049

Alumni volunteers are recognized for their generosity, initiative, reliability, joyfulness, curiosity and commitment

Calling all School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences (CDS) majors and minors! It's your time to shine at our annual...
09/15/2026

Calling all School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences (CDS) majors and minors! It's your time to shine at our annual pizza and game night. Join us on Sept. 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Wirtz Hall Auditorium. We can't wait to see you there!

Let's hear from you, Huskies! Visit go.niu.edu/fv4158 for contest details and make your submission by the Sept. 25 deadl...
09/14/2026

Let's hear from you, Huskies! Visit go.niu.edu/fv4158 for contest details and make your submission by the Sept. 25 deadline.

📣 Calling all currently enrolled Huskies!
Tell us why you love NIU! 🎥❤️ Adobe is sponsoring our Homecoming Video Competition and is asking students to submit a 30-60 second self-made video sharing why they love NIU and why they have .

Winners of the video contest will be announced during Homecoming Week and the first place winner will receive $500, the second place winner will receive $300 and the third place winner will receive $200.

Visit go.niu.edu/fv4158 for contest details and make your submission by the Sept. 25 deadline.

Get to know CHHS alum Tracy Ash, the director of NIU's Pre-Health Professions program! https://www.niu.edu/spotlight/sta...
09/14/2026

Get to know CHHS alum Tracy Ash, the director of NIU's Pre-Health Professions program! https://www.niu.edu/spotlight/staff/ash.shtml
Whether your goal is medical school, dental school, physician assistant school, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, veterinary medicine, optometry or another healthcare profession, the NIU Pre-health Professions Program will help you get there. Learn more at go.niu.edu/pre-health-professions

Celebrating the unique staff, like Tracy Ash, who make Northern Illinois University a thriving community.

Check out how young students from Altus Academy in Chicago connected with NIU and college exploration during a recent vi...
09/01/2026

Check out how young students from Altus Academy in Chicago connected with NIU and college exploration during a recent visit to campus! So thankful for our CHHS teams who were involved!

Young students from Chicago’s West Side recently spent five days exploring new possibilities through a partnership between Northern Illinois University and Altus Academy, a tuition-free private school serving students in East Garfield Park and surrounding communities. Through hands-on activities a...

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227 Wirtz Hall
Dekalb, IL
60115

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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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