About the School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS)
Health care is expanding at a rate never before seen. Driven by technological developments and an aging population, health care offers more career choices than any other industry. To best prepare you for a career in the multi-dimensional arena of health care, the degree programs of the School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS) blend a liberal arts education with dynamic professional experiences. This gives you a balanced, contemporary perspective of the many issues in health care, health care delivery models, factors influencing health, and health care professional/client relationships.
The University of Michigan-Flint has a long, distinguished history with a first-class academic reputation, and the School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS) reflects this long tradition of excellence. Classes are small and you'll have ample opportunities to interact with your instructors and fellow students. As you progress in your studies you'll take advantage of a wide selection of off-campus health care resources where you'll experience first-hand the exciting challenges and rewarding opportunities that await. You'll learn using contemporary tools and technology, and when you graduate you'll enter the field with one of the most highly respected degrees in the nation - a University of Michigan diploma.