The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to educate and graduate competent health care professionals who will meet the health care and service needs of the public in a wide range of community and institutional practice settings. Students enrolled in the College of Health Sciences will become knowledgeable about and establish linkages with the osteopathic profession during the course of the education provided by the College. The College of Health Sciences shall develop and maintain progressive educational programs that meet or exceed professional accreditation standards, and satisfy the eligibility requirements of graduating students to pursue licensure/certification in the appropriate discipline within the United States. This mission is expressed in the educational, research, and service objectives of the College of Health Sciences.