Message from the Dean
Welcome to the Beaver College of Health Sciences--a college growing and thriving to serve the workforce needs of the future!
With nearly 4,000 students majoring in a many diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, our college is working to address the workforce needs of the state and region while enriching the health and wellness for individuals, families and communities. Health sciences students graduate from Appalachian State as well-prepared practitioners in a variety of different fields.
This is a great time to learn or advance skills in the health care industry. The Department of Labor and Statistics projects that healthcare occupations will grow much faster than average--estimating growth of approximately 18 percent from 2025 to 2029, creating approximately 1.9 million new jobs. Students graduating from the Beaver College of Health Sciences are entering the workforce or enrolling in advanced graduate programs. After graduation, each individual student has the potential to touch thousands of lives, making a positive and significant difference in their communities.
As the dean of the Beaver College of Health Sciences, I am passionate about working with our campus, college and alumni to enable our communities to build and preserve a sustainable culture of health and wellness. I invite you to learn more about our outstanding programs and the remarkable accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students. I think you will agree that Appalachian State University is a wonderful place to live and learn.
Marie Huff, Ph.D., MSW
Dean, Beaver College of Health Sciences
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