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College of Health

Together, we are shaping tomorrow’s health and wellness leaders.

Rigorous academics. Real-world experiences. Rooted in whole-person care.

At John Carroll University’s College of Health, we prepare students to become ethical leaders, innovative thinkers, and compassionate healers. With both clinical and non-clinical tracks, early assurance partnerships, and professional enrichment programs, we empower students to succeed in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Our location in Northeast Ohio’s healthcare hub — home to Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and MetroHealth — our students have unmatched opportunities to learn, serve, and lead alongside world-class healthcare professionals.

Rooted in Jesuit values and a tradition of holistic care, we guide each student’s personal and professional discernment journey so they can discover the right path in healthcare and beyond.

21% growth in healthcare jobs in Northeast Ohio over the last decade
100% of College of Health students complete two or more high-impact experiences, such as internships or research
98% acceptance rate for students entering medical and other health professions schools
94% of graduates are employed, in graduate school, or completing a service program within one year

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Our Programs & Offerings

We offer more than a dozen programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We also collaborate with schools and departments across JCU on innovative interdisciplinary pathways, such as Public Health and Medical Laboratory Science in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic.

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Graduate Programs

Student Experiences

At JCU, health is hands-on. Our students get hundreds of hours of practical experience through fieldwork and internships. They gain a global perspective by studying abroad or working with diverse populations close to home.

Research & Faculty Expertise

Our programs are led by passionate faculty members with a range of academic and professional expertise. They’re research scientists, health practitioners, and leaders in their field. Above all, they’re dedicated educators.

Facilities & Learning Spaces

Students put theory into practice in state-of-the-art learning environments. They build confidence and clinical judgment by caring for life-like patients in the Nader Family Foundation Nursing Simulation Center, and they study human performance in a fully equipped exercise science lab.