The Department of Health Sciences and Social Work strives to create the highest quality teaching, research, and service programs to advance the mission of the College of Education and Human Services and Western Illinois University. The department endeavors to prepare students to be effective professionals in the U.S. and internationally by integrating the divergent disciplines of public health education and promotion, health services management, and social work, and to contribute to the University’s Human Well-Being curriculum. This mission is accomplished through engaged teaching and learning, applied research, and committed service.