HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT & DEGREE PROGRAMS 6/13/73 (73-29) Authorized a major degree program in Nursing leading to degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). 6/22/77 (77-41) Separation of Biology Department & Health Sciences into two distinct departments, approved effective 7/1/77. 3/10/75 (75-20) Plans for renovation of selected areas within Fenn Tower for use by University's Health Science Program approved. 1/13/82 (82-2) Department of Nursing established within the College of Arts & Sciences. 6/24/97 (97-22) Andrew Miracle approved as chair of the Department of Health Sciences with tenure. 4/9/98 (98-11) Master of Science in Health Sciences degree approved. 4/26/2000 (2000-14) Masters degree program in Physical Therapy approved. 4/18/01 (01-14) Masters degree program in Occupational Therapy approved. 5/19/18 (18-45) Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree program approved. 6/28/02 Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree program approved. 10/22/03 (03-59) Congratulated Glenn Goodman upon receiving the Distinguished Faculty Award. 6/23/06 (06-30) Approved merger with Speech and Hearing Department. 11/17/06 (06-73) Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program approved. 5/20/14 (14-20) Masters of Education in Health Professions Education degree program in the College of Education and Human Services approved. 11/30/16 (15-75) Dr. Elizabeth Domholdt warded rank of professor and tenure. 9/19/19 (19-60) Master of Arts in Music Therapy approved.