Ivester College of Health Sciences - Brenau University
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Ivester College of Health Sciences - Brenau University
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500 Washington St. SE
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
770-534-6100
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You’ve had a heart for helping people for as long as you can remember. We want to help you take that passion and grow it into something that’s not only personally fulfilling, but transformative. As a student in Brenau’s Ivester College of Health Sciences, you’ll explore different areas of health care, so you can find a career where you can make the greatest impact in your community.
While you’re learning how to better care for others, our faculty — many of whom are practicing health care professionals — will be in your corner, lending their guidance and expertise every step of the way. They want to see you succeed and are dedicated to helping you thrive in your field, whether you enroll in graduate school or dive straight into a career.
Why Ivester College of Health Sciences?
Learn in small classes that give you the ability to work one-on-one with your professors and learn first-hand how to provide quality patient care
Complete fieldwork experience in your chosen health care field
Immerse yourself in clinical experiences and patient care early in your program
Take courses from experienced faculty, most of whom are practicing professionals
Gain the skills and first-hand knowledge you need to best care for your future patients
Advance your education and career by pursuing one of our graduate degree programs
Our departments
Nursing
Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing
Psychology
Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling
Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
School of Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Mathematics & Science
Department of Mathematics & Science
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Testimonials
The courses that I have taken so far in the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling have a very interactive structure. Students are allowed to express their experiences with mental health and illness at their discretion, which creates a safe environment for all students to learn about the functions of the human brain, human behaviors, and human interaction.
Imani Tornes
Bachelor of Science in Psychology '25
Brenau has a very good reputation in the community. Clinical settings such as the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, always thought very highly of Brenau nursing students because most of the nurses at the hospital went to Brenau. I’ve always wanted to help people, and my goal as a nurse is to help people in their most vulnerable times.
Martis Ferguson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing '19
Travel Nurse
Contact us
Gale H. Starich, Ph.D.
Dean, Ivester College of Health Sciences
Professor of Biochemistry
[email protected]
678-707-5016
Ivester College of Health Sciences Faculty & Staff
Gale Hansen Starich, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School and Dean of the Ivester College of Health Sciences
Learn more
Heather Ross, PT, MPT, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Ivester College of Health Sciences, Program Director & Department Chair of Physical Therapy, and Professor
Learn more
Julie V. Battle, Ph.D.
Fuller E. Callaway Endowed Chair and Professor of Psychology
Learn more
Charles L. Shadle, PPOTD, OTR/L
Director, Interim ELOTD Program Chair, Associate Professor
Learn more
Troy Heidesch, DNP, FNP-C, RN
Director of the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing
Learn more
Laura Hart, MSN, RN
Undergraduate Chair
Learn more
Julie B. Keena, DHSc, PA-C
Chair and Founding Program Director, and Professor
Learn more
Jessi Shrout, EdD, CT(ASCP)
Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Biology, and Coordinator of Women's Program Development & Assessment
Learn more
Ivester College of Health Sciences
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500 Washington St. SE
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
770-534-6100
Request Information
Schedule a Visit
Start your Application
You’ve had a heart for helping people for as long as you can remember. We want to help you take that passion and grow it into something that’s not only personally fulfilling, but transformative. As a student in Brenau’s Ivester College of Health Sciences, you’ll explore different areas of health care, so you can find a career where you can make the greatest impact in your community.
While you’re learning how to better care for others, our faculty — many of whom are practicing health care professionals — will be in your corner, lending their guidance and expertise every step of the way. They want to see you succeed and are dedicated to helping you thrive in your field, whether you enroll in graduate school or dive straight into a career.
Why Ivester College of Health Sciences?
Learn in small classes that give you the ability to work one-on-one with your professors and learn first-hand how to provide quality patient care
Complete fieldwork experience in your chosen health care field
Immerse yourself in clinical experiences and patient care early in your program
Take courses from experienced faculty, most of whom are practicing professionals
Gain the skills and first-hand knowledge you need to best care for your future patients
Advance your education and career by pursuing one of our graduate degree programs
Our departments
Nursing
Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing
Psychology
Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling
Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
School of Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Mathematics & Science
Department of Mathematics & Science
Request Information
Loading...
In This Section
Testimonials
The courses that I have taken so far in the Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling have a very interactive structure. Students are allowed to express their experiences with mental health and illness at their discretion, which creates a safe environment for all students to learn about the functions of the human brain, human behaviors, and human interaction.
Imani Tornes
Bachelor of Science in Psychology '25
Brenau has a very good reputation in the community. Clinical settings such as the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, always thought very highly of Brenau nursing students because most of the nurses at the hospital went to Brenau. I’ve always wanted to help people, and my goal as a nurse is to help people in their most vulnerable times.
Martis Ferguson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing '19
Travel Nurse
Contact us
Gale H. Starich, Ph.D.
Dean, Ivester College of Health Sciences
Professor of Biochemistry
[email protected]
678-707-5016
Ivester College of Health Sciences Faculty & Staff
Gale Hansen Starich, Ph.D.
Dean of the Graduate School and Dean of the Ivester College of Health Sciences
Learn more
Heather Ross, PT, MPT, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Ivester College of Health Sciences, Program Director & Department Chair of Physical Therapy, and Professor
Learn more
Julie V. Battle, Ph.D.
Fuller E. Callaway Endowed Chair and Professor of Psychology
Learn more
Charles L. Shadle, PPOTD, OTR/L
Director, Interim ELOTD Program Chair, Associate Professor
Learn more
Troy Heidesch, DNP, FNP-C, RN
Director of the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing
Learn more
Laura Hart, MSN, RN
Undergraduate Chair
Learn more
Julie B. Keena, DHSc, PA-C
Chair and Founding Program Director, and Professor
Learn more
Jessi Shrout, EdD, CT(ASCP)
Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Biology, and Coordinator of Women's Program Development & Assessment
Learn more
Ivester College of Health Sciences
News
Agreement with Lanier Tech smooths transition for RN graduates
News
Brenau Nursing student wins scholarship
Featured, From the President's Desk
Brenau healthcare programs serve the community
News
Brenau students celebrate PA Week
More News