Immersing our students in experiential and interprofessional education opportunities will prepare them to be more effective as they assume professional roles within their chosen disciplines, particularly in the ever-changing health care environment of the present and future. The UCA College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) is confident that the work required to become a recognized leader in innovative, experiential learning will better enable the College to improve the lives of everyone we serve (students, faculty, staff, and community members).
To that end, the Mission, Vision, and Shared Values of the College are as Follows:
Mission
The mission of the UCA College of Health & Behavioral Sciences is to improve the lives of the people we serve.
Vision
By June 30, 2026, the UCA College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will be a recognized leader in innovative, experiential learning.
Shared Values
Collaboration internally and externally
Accountability to ourselves and others
Respect for all persons
Excellence in all things
The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is the largest college at UCA and one of the state’s primary sources of health care professionals. The college has more than 1,200 affiliations and contracts with health care entities across the state, while students participate in approximately 420,000 hours of clinical, internship and practicum hours annually.