{"id":9043,"date":"2021-02-14T18:31:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-14T18:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=9043"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T19:11:40","slug":"message-from-the-director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-health-sciences\/message-from-the-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Director Message"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-740 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/Allnutt-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The School of Health Science offers an undergraduate degree in Health Science with specializations in Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Professional, Public Health (offered independently or in combination with a Speech Language Pathology specialization), and Exercise Science. We also offer graduate programs in Physical Therapy (DPT) and Public Health Education and Promotion (PHEP).<\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We are committed to student success, emphasizing critical thinking, professionalism, and leadership both inside and outside the classroom. Our inclusive and supportive learning environment fosters intellectual curiosity, a spirit of service, and a global perspective. Through hands-on learning and service trips across the state and abroad, students gain essential skills for their future careers as healthcare professionals.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Our campus, located just five miles from Washington, D.C., provides direct access to key practice and policy hubs. This strategic location supports strong partnerships with clinics, hospitals, nonprofits, and health organizations across the region. We also maintain close connections with national associations such as APHA, AOTA, APTA, and ACSM, ensuring that classroom learning aligns with current best practices in the field.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As Director of the School, I am proud of our ongoing commitment to excellence, service, and innovation. I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our dedicated faculty, talented students, and the initiatives shaping health and wellness across the country.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Amy Allnutt, PhD, ACSM-EP<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Director, School of Health Sciences<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Assistant Professor, Health and Human Performance Program<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The School of Health Science offers an undergraduate degree in Health Science with specializations in Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Professional, Public Health (offered independently or in combination with a Speech Language Pathology specialization), and Exercise Science. 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