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Division of Health Sciences & Outdoor Studies

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About HSOS at MC

At Maryville College, the Division of Health Sciences & Outdoor Studies offers majors in EXERCISE SCIENCE, HEALTH CARE (NURSING), HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION, and OUTDOOR STUDIES & TOURISM. The Division is geared to meet the unique demands of its students and prepare them for successful careers in their respective disciplines.

Research & Outcomes

Learn more about what some of our current students and recent graduates are doing! Check out the programs of study pages to see profiles, outcomes data and exemplary Senior Studies. You also can read about internship and job opportunities that students have experienced as part of our unique Maryville College Works program.

Faculty & Staff

Jennifer Flynn Oody
Dr. Jennifer Flynn Oody
Chair, Division of Health Sciences & Outdoor Studies, Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Traci Haydu
Dr. Traci Haydu
Professor of Exercise Science, Director of the Wilkinson Honors Program
Katie Stephenson McCarthy
Dr. Katie Stephenson McCarthy
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Savanna Gregory
Savanna Gregory
Visiting Lecturer of Health and Wellness Promotion
Division of Education and Health Sciences & Outdoor Studies - Office
Division of Education and Health Sciences & Outdoor Studies – Office
Ramona Crawford, Administrative Assistant

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Physical Therapy

STEM Programs

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