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Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at TCU offers seven areas of study across 24 degree options, spanning undergraduate and graduate levels. The college's academic units include Communication Sciences & Disorders, Health Sciences & Public Health, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Associate Studies, Social Work, and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences. Pre-professional health concentrations (Pre-Med, Pre-PA, Pre-OT, Pre-PT) are also available for students preparing for professional health programs.
Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Options
The college organizes its offerings into undergraduate and graduate catalogs, with 24 total degree options across seven areas of study. Prospective students can browse by degree level or search the full program list to find a specific major.
| Level | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Entry-point majors across the college's academic units, plus pre-professional health concentrations |
| Graduate | Advanced practice and professional programs, including Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Physician Associate Studies, and the Ph.D. in Health Sciences |
Academic Units and Their Focus
Each unit below anchors a distinct set of majors and programs:
- Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Health Sciences & Public Health
- Kinesiology
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Associate Studies
- Social Work
The college also lists a Ph.D. in Health Sciences among its program offerings.
Pre-Professional Health Concentrations
Students aiming for professional health programs can choose concentrations in Pre-OT, Pre-PA, Pre-PT, and Pre-Med. These sit within the college's Movement Science and Applied Health Sciences degrees, which combine health care knowledge with professional skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and information management. According to the college, graduates leave prepared for competitive application to professional health professions programs.
How to Decide Which Program Fits
Start with your end goal:
- Direct entry into a health career field — review the undergraduate majors within the academic unit that matches your interest (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Communication Sciences & Disorders).
- Planning for medical, PA, OT, or PT school — look at the pre-professional health concentrations and the Movement Science or Applied Health Sciences degrees that house them.
- Advanced practice or research — explore the graduate professional programs or the Ph.D. in Health Sciences.
The college's Majors & Programs page lets you filter by undergraduate or graduate level and search the full list, which is the most reliable way to confirm current offerings before applying.