College of Health Sciences

Divisions and Programs

• Division of Communication Disorders

• CHS Research

• Dental Hygiene

• Division of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

• Medical Laboratory Science Program

• Minor in Aging Studies

• Minor in Disability Studies

• Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing

• Office of the Dean

• Physical Education Program (KHP)

• School of Pharmacy

• Division of Social Work

• Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)

• WWAMI Medical Education Program

• Family Medicine Program - Casper

• Family Medicine Program - Cheyenne

• Albany Community Health Clinic (ACHC)

College of Health Sciences Strategic Plan: 2017-2022

Health is a multidimensional issue that touches everyone. It involves preventative health, well-being, healthcare access, the treatment of diseases and disorders, mental health, disability, and healthcare policy – all interwoven within a dynamic matrix of social, economic, technological, and political forces. The College of Health Sciences is positioned to play an impactful role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Wyoming and the Mountain West region.

Goal One: Driving Excellence

Goal Two: Inspiring Students

Goal Three: Impacting Communities

Goal Four: A High-Performing University

CHS Strategic Plan: 2017-2022

College News

UW-Casper Social Work Grads Make Earning a Bachelor's Degree a Family Affair

Traci Keating and her daughter, Whitney Henrichsmeyer, have something unique in common besides being members of a close-knit family consisting of Keating, her husband of 25 years and their seven children.

Both Keating and Henrichsmeyer began and completed the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at the University of Wyoming at Casper at the same time, celebrating their graduation together at the recent Division of Social Work commencement ceremony at UW-Casper.

Keating, who is originally from Wisconsin, now calls Casper home. Her interest in a career in social work began while studying to become an occupational therapist.

“Through the educational exploration of other professions, the social work profession spoke to my heart,” she says. “Through my role as a mother to seven unique children, I found my voice for advocacy.”

Read the complete article at UW News!