Academic Divisions

Health Sciences and General Education

Mission:

The MCHP Health Science and General Education Division’s diverse learning experience seeks to expand an individual's intellectual skills, add to one’s body of knowledge in the primary knowledge domains, kindle an ongoing desire to learn, strengthen one's capacity to reason and to solve everyday problems, and foster the ability to make mature and informed decisions relating to current issues in a rapidly changing social system. Please see Appendix A to review the division’s purpose, philosophy, teaching and learning process, and conceptual framework.

Medical Imaging

Mission:

The mission of the Medical Imagining program is to: Encourage motivated individuals who are dedicated to pursuing excellence in Medical Imagining; Provide a quality education in Medical Imaging; Offer educational experiences in the classroom, the campus laboratory, and in a variety of clinical settings with emphasis on exceptional patient care; and Educate individuals to be competent and knowledgeable technologists who demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills. Please see Appendix C to review the division’s philosophy, organizational structure, and chain of command.

Nursing

Mission:

The Nursing Division is dedicated to enriching lives by preparing compassionate, knowledgeable, and competent nurses who are committed to excellence in patient-centered care and professional practice. We promote student success through exceptional nursing education that fosters critical thinking, clinical judgment, effective communication, and inspires lifelong learning. Grounded in evidence-based practice and scholarship, our programs emphasize interpersonal, interprofessional, and community collaboration to strengthen community health and enhance patient outcomes. Through inclusive, high-quality learning experiences, we empower graduates to contribute meaningfully to healthcare teams and to serve individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. Please see Appendix D to review the Nursing Department’s purpose, philosophy, teaching and learning process, and conceptual framework.