School of Health Sciences
Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, Rm. W241 · (570) 327-4519
Mission, Vision, Philosophy, & Goals
Vision Statement
Deliver model curricula integrated with interdisciplinary student, staff, and faculty relationships in order to cultivate a highly skilled workforce that supports superior, state-of –the-art health care.
Mission Statement
The School of Health Sciences at Pennsylvania College of Technology is committed to preparing professional and competent entry-level practitioners. Our programs are structured to support and develop essential qualities of caring, accountability, a credible work ethic, critical thinking, information literacy, and effective interpersonal skills to address social demands. Graduates will be prepared to enter the health professions workforce and be eligible for licensure, certification, and advanced education.
Philosophy
Through the use of state-of-the-art curricula, the faculty and administration are committed to embracing the following principles; we:
- adopt an evidence-based theoretical and applied approach to health science education;
- respect the dignity and value of all health care recipients at any stage in the health-illness continuum;
- believe in multicultural education that promotes open academic discourse and critical analysis;
- expect our faculty, staff and graduates to be role models for our students; and
- value education as a lifelong process.
Goals
The goals of the personnel in the School of Health Sciences are to:
- provide exemplary learning environments and enrichment opportunities for our students;
- maintain scholarship and professional development;
- explore the use of innovative instructional technology and teaching practices;
- enhance the quality of health sciences education by integrating classroom and clinical instruction;
- model high standards and ethical behavior;
- foster relationships through experiential learning ties to campus and community; and
- integrate information literacy throughout curricula.