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Nursing and Health Sciences

Explore Your Passion for Nursing and Health Sciences
Care for individuals. Strengthen communities. Improve lives. Goshen College’s Nursing and Public Health programs are built on a tradition of excellence, compassion, and innovation. As the home of Indiana’s first bachelor’s degree in nursing, we continue to lead the way with hands-on education, advanced graduate offerings, and a commitment to health equity.
Find the program that fits you best and take the next step toward a life of purpose and care.
Why Choose Goshen College for Nursing and Health Sciences?
Goshen College has been at the forefront of health education for over 70 years. Our programs emphasize cultural humility, holistic care, and hands-on learning from day one. Nursing students train in our state-of-the-art nursing simulation suite located in the recently renovated Westlawn building, designed to prepare students for real clinical environments.
We offer undergraduate, master’s (MSN), and doctoral (DNP) nursing programs, giving students multiple entry points into professional healthcare careers.
Our public health program equips students to address today’s most pressing health challenges through community-based research, education, and advocacy.
Graduate Programs
Graduates of Goshen College’s Nursing & Health Sciences programs go on to become:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Health Educators
- Community Health Specialists
- Public Health Analysts
- Health Program Managers
- Graduate or doctoral students in health professions
Our alumni are working in hospitals, clinics, schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and global health settings.
Nursing
- Clinical placements at hospitals and clinics across the region
- Simulation-based learning in our high-tech nursing suite
- Study-Service Term (SST) to explore global health in context
- Community-based experiences in health education, elder care, and underserved populations
Health Sciences
- Internships in nonprofits, schools, and health departments
- Research projects focused on environmental health, epidemiology, and social determinants of health
- International health perspectives through SST
- Campus and community health outreach
Goshen College’s nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Our programs meet rigorous academic and clinical standards, preparing graduates for licensure and advanced practice.
We’re committed to making your health education affordable. All students are considered for academic scholarships and need-based aid.
Start Your Journey at Goshen College
Whether you’re called to the bedside or the community, your future in health starts here.