College Name Change

UIUC College of ALS Becomes College of AHS

With the approval of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce that the College of Applied Life Studies has changed its name to the College of Applied Health Sciences. Although our programs of study have not changed, this new name better reflects the 50-year evolution by all departments toward improving health and enhancing our quality of life through research, education, and public outreach programs. College faculty are leading national efforts addressing healthy aging across the lifespan and full participation by people with disabilities. Ranked nationally in the top 10, academic units and programs of study include:

Department of Kinesiology and Community Health (KCH)

Kinesiology (KINES)

• Biobehavioral kinesiology
• Cultural, pedagogical and interpretive kinesiology
• Exercise physiology and athletic training

Community Health (CHLH)

• Health planning and administration
• Public health education
• Rehabilitation and disability studies

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST)

• Park and recreation management
• Sport management
• Tourism management

Department of Speech and Hearing Science (SHS)

• Audiology
• Human communication science
• Speech-language pathology

Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)

A nationally renowned service unit, DRES professionals and staff provide academic, housing, health and other support services for all students with disabilities campus-wide.

To learn more details, read the Applied Health Sciences history and updated mission statement.