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Where Faith Formation Meets Health Innovation

Nestled in Nashville, Tennessee—the nation's healthcare capital—Lipscomb College of Health Sciences stands as both a valuable community asset and a gateway to world-class healthcare education. Our strategic location provides students with unparalleled access to innovative practice sites across hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and healthcare corporations throughout the region. As a student here, you'll benefit from our commitment to hands-on, experiential learning, exemplified by our advanced Simulation Center. This cutting-edge facility offers modern technology within a comfortable, stimulating environment where you can develop and refine the practical skills essential for healthcare excellence.

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Undergraduate Programs

You will leave our program prepared to make a difference for the patients and community you serve, and equipped to lead with innovation, compassion and deep knowledge in a growing health care industry.

Undergraduate Programs
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Graduate Programs

A graduate degree earned in Nashville, the nation’s health care capital, holds a tremendous amount of value. At Lipscomb, you won’t just study the current health care landscape, you’ll be in the heart of it.

Graduate Programs
92%

First-time PANCE Pass Rate for the Class of 2024

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Graduate Certificates in Exercise Science & Human Performance

Advance your expertise and career with Lipscomb University’s 100% online, graduate-level certificates in Exercise and Human Performance. Choose from three focused 12-hour certificate options: Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, or Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Each certificate includes two core and two elective courses, delivered in a flexible asynchronous format—ideal for working professionals. These programs are designed for those with a bachelor’s degree who are looking to enhance their credentials, prepare for certification exams through ACSM, NSCA, or ISSN, or earn continuing education credits in the field of exercise science.

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Become a Nurse or Physician Assistant

Lipscomb’s health science programs strengthen your knowledge in medical science and clinical practice. We design out curriculum to be intentional with coursework on the intersection of ethics and practice. Our interdisciplinary, year-round PA program can be completed in seven semesters with eight six-week clinical rotations. As a Lipscomb Nursing student you will experience extensive study in the humanities and social sciences as well as 32 credit hours of clinical placements during your course of study along with hands-on training in five foundational areas of the nursing field. Whatever path you choose, you will leave Lipscomb a highly-qualified, skilled and compassionate member of the health care team.

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97.1%

2025 First-time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

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Health Care Industry Capital

People

Meet the key people that make up the College of Health and Human Sciences

  • Lynette Austin headshot

    Lynette Austin

    Dean, College of Health Sciences

    Austin has served as chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Abilene Christian University (ACU), in Abilene, Texas for over seven years. A licensed bilingual speech language...

    Meet Lynette Austin
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    Jeff Bennie

    Medical Director

    Dr. Jeff Bennie is a 1983 graduate of Lipscomb University ( B.S. Physics). He attended medical school at Washington University St. Louis class of 1987. He completed an anesthesia residency...

    Meet Jeff Bennie
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    Christy Martin

    Director of Operations and Executive Assistant to the Dean

    Christy Martin is currently working as the Operations Manager and Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost/Dean of the College of Health Sciences. She has worked in various industries including consulting,...

    Meet Christy Martin
  • Nicole Smith headshot

    Nicole Smith

    Director of Operations, Cardiovascular Perfusion

    Meet Nicole Smith
  • Lipscomb Featured Faculty

    Holly Beth Singleton

    Director of Student Affairs and Clinical Operations

    Meet Holly Beth Singleton
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    Zachary Forest Droll

    Assistant Professor

    Zach is from Peru, Indiana. He has a wife of six years and is a new father to his first daughter. He met his wife of six years at Huntington...

    Meet Zachary Forest Droll
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    Rebecca Claypool

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Rebecca Claypool brings more than twenty years of interdisciplinary industry experience in recreation, fitness, and health professions to her role as a faculty member at Lipscomb University. Her professional...

    Meet Rebecca Claypool
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    Laurel Littlefield

    Professor

    Laurel and her husband Brad are originally from West Texas, and moved to Nashville with their three sons in 2018. Laurel and Brad met while attending Lubbock Christian University (LCU)...

    Meet Laurel Littlefield
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    Andrew Mauldin

    Assistant Professor

    Andrew was born in northeast Ohio and has lived in many states over his lifetime. Andrew attended Harding University where he received his B.A. in Kinesiology. After graduating from Harding...

    Meet Andrew Mauldin
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    Linda Price

    Program Coordinator, Kinesiology

    Linda Price first came to Lipscomb in the fall of 1969 to attend college and graduated in 1973 with a B.S. teaching degree in Health and Physical Education. She taught...

    Meet Linda Price
  • Matthew Ruiz headshot

    Matthew Ruiz

    Department Chair - Kinesiology

    Professional expertise in sport, exercise and performance psychology.

    Meet Matthew Ruiz
  • Christine Deere headshot

    Christine Deere

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Christine Deere grew up in Chicago and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2012 to attend Lipscomb University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Lipscomb University...

    Meet Christine Deere
  • Jenny Gardner headshot

    Jenny Gardner

    Program Coordinator

    Meet Jenny Gardner
  • Chelsia Harris headshot

    Chelsia Harris

    Executive Director, Nursing

    Dr. Chelsia Harris is a tenured professor and the Executive Director of Nursing at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from rural Hartman, Arkansas, she has been a registered nurse...

    Meet Chelsia Harris
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    Johanna Brooks

    Director of Clinical Education - PA Program

    Johanna Brooks is the Director of Clinical Education for the Physician Assistant Studies program. A proud graduate of the University of Dayton, she earned her Master of Medical Science degree...

    Meet Johanna Brooks
  • Amy Draper headshot

    Amy Draper

    Assistant Professor

    Meet Amy Draper
  • Mary Hesselrode headshot

    Mary Hesselrode

    Associate Executive Director for Academics

    Mary Hesselrode grew up in a military family and lived in several locations nationally and internationally. She earned her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Harding University in Searcy,...

    Meet Mary Hesselrode
  • Lori Kelly headshot

    Lori Kelly

    Assistant Professor

    With research interests that include medication administration error reduction and reporting in nursing simulation, Lori comes to Lipscomb with years of experience from all over the country. She was born...

    Meet Lori Kelly
  • Kathryn Mick headshot

    Kathryn Mick

    Administrative Assistant

    Meet Kathryn Mick
  • Roletha Pillow headshot

    Roletha Pillow

    Associate Professor

    Roletha Pillow is a native of Nashville. After her academia appointment, Pillow earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Union University. She holds several nursing licensures, certifications and professional nursing...

    Meet Roletha Pillow
  • Jenna Sissom headshot

    Jenna Sissom

    Assistant Professor

    Jenna Sissom is originally from Nashville, Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Middle Tennessee State University and her Master Science of Nursing in Nursing Education...

    Meet Jenna Sissom
  • Kim Smith

    Kim Smith

    Coordinator of Operations

    Smith is originally from Knoxville. She earned her bachelor of science degree in marketing in 1990 from Lipscomb University and a master's degree in business with an emphasis in human...

    Meet Kim Smith
  • Jill Stafford headshot

    Jill Stafford

    Assistant Professor

    Jill grew up in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Alabama. After graduation, Jill married her husband, Mark, and they moved...

    Meet Jill Stafford
  • Jen Anderson headshot

    Jennifer Anderson

    Instructor of Nursing

    Professional interests inclusive of clinical toxicology, education, and leadership. Jennifer comes to Lipscomb University with over 38 years of experience, both domestic and abroad. She received her bachelor's degree in...

    Meet Jennifer Anderson
  • Beth Twomey headshot

    Beth Twomey

    Assistant Professor

    Beth Twomey is originally from Smyrna, Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Belmont University and her Master Science of Nursing in Nursing Education from Middle...

    Meet Beth Twomey
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    Nancy Hunt

    Associate Professor

    Nancy Hunt came to Lipscomb in 1986. She completed her BS degree and dietetic internship at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Hunt holds a master's degree in education with an...

    Meet Nancy Hunt
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    Anne Lowery

    Associate Professor

    Lowery is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of Tennessee who gained her bachelor's degree in Dietetics from Lipscomb; she completed her dietetic internship at National HealthCorp;...

    Meet Anne Lowery
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    Autumn Marshall

    Professor and Chair, Department of Nutrition

    Long-tenured Lipscomb faculty member in nutrition, extremely well-connected throughout the region in all things nutrition and dietetics.

    Meet Autumn Marshall
  • Tracy Noerper headshot

    Tracy Noerper

    Associate Professor

    Noerper is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Tennessee. She comes to Lipscomb with five years teaching nutrition at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). She received her...

    Meet Tracy Noerper
  • Ashley Jackson headshot

    Ashley Jackson

    Assistant Program Director, ABSN Program

    Ashley Jackson is a Nashville native. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in 2016, her Master of Business Administration from Lipscomb University in 2022, and...

    Meet Ashley Jackson
  • Ann Toy headshot

    Ann Toy

    Assistant Professor

    Toy is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). She came to Lipscomb in 2013 as a member of the athletic department...

    Meet Ann Toy
  • Wade Denney headshot

    Wade Denney

    Medical Director

    Dr. Denney returned to Lipscomb to join the faculty of the School of Physician Assistant Studies as Medical Director in 2020. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Lipscomb...

    Meet Wade Denney
  • Jennifer Detrick headshot

    Jennifer Detrick

    Instructor of Nursing

    Jennifer Detrick was born and raised in the Nashville area. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in the Spring of 2016 with her bachelor's degree in nursing. She graduated...

    Meet Jennifer Detrick
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    Victoria Hood

    Executive Assistant/Clinical Coordinator of Operations

    Meet Victoria Hood
  • Jason Huddleston headshot

    Jason Huddleston

    Associate Dean

    Jason H. Huddleston is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Physician Assistant Studies program. Dr. Huddleston holds a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg...

    Meet Jason Huddleston
  • Aven Humphreys headshot

    Aven Humphreys

    Director of Student Affairs

    Aven Humphreys serves as the Director of Student Affairs for the Lipscomb University School of Physician Assistant Studies. She has more than 12 years of graduate health care education experience...

    Meet Aven Humphreys
  • Samantha Jarnigan headshot

    Samantha Jarnigan

    Admissions Recruiter - School of Nursing

    Meet Samantha Jarnigan
  • Libby McCurley headshot

    Libby McCurley

    Associate Professor

    Dr. McCurley brings 20 years of university teaching experience to her faculty role in the Department of Kinesiology at Lipscomb. Before coming to Lipscomb, Dr.McCurley worked for 12 years at...

    Meet Libby McCurley
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    Lizzie Monroe

    Principal Faculty

    Dr. Monroe joined the faculty of the School of Physician Assistant Studies in 2023. She obtained her medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. She...

    Meet Lizzie Monroe
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    Casie Sanders-Ramirez

    Part-Time Faculty

    An Alabama native, Casie comes to us with nine years of experience as a physician assistant in various clinical settings. She obtained her MS in Physician Assistant Studies from the...

    Meet Casie Sanders-Ramirez
  • Matt Steidl headshot

    Matt Steidl

    Associate Professor

    Matt ('00) met his wife Erin (Tews '99) at Lipscomb as an undergraduate. He and Erin have three daughters. He worked as a software engineer for Lockheed Martin on the...

    Meet Matt Steidl
  • Nancy Stephen headshot

    Nancy Stephen

    Manager of Operations - Physician Assistant Studies

    Nancy Stephen received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Nicholls State University in Louisiana. After moving to Nashville and raising a family, Nancy worked as the Project Manager for...

    Meet Nancy Stephen
  • Cindy Wingert headshot

    Cindy Wingert

    Associate Professor

    With over 17 years of teaching experience, Cindy comes to Lipscomb University from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Cindy's primary area of interest is teaching human gross anatomy; however,...

    Meet Cindy Wingert
  • Daelyn Wright headshot

    Daelyn Wright

    Instructor of Nursing

    Daelyn Wright is a dedicated nursing professional and educator with deep roots in the Nashville area. After graduating from Smyrna High School in 2009, she attended Tennessee Wesleyan University, where...

    Meet Daelyn Wright
  • Lipscomb Featured Faculty

    Jeff Adams

    Director of College of Health Sciences Simulation Center

    Meet Jeff Adams
  • Meagan Spencer headshot

    Meagan Spencer

    Department Chair/Director of Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Dr. Spencer is a seasoned speech-language pathologist, educator and advocate for rural health care access. She has built and led the only two Christ-centered Communication Sciences and Disorders programs in...

    Meet Meagan Spencer
  • Chad Smith headshot

    Chad Smith

    Program Director

    Meet Chad Smith
  • Shaun Calix headshot

    Shaun Calix

    Lead Fac, Family Science

    Dr. Shaun Calix was born in Warner Robins, GA, grew up in Birmingham, AL, and has since lived in Tuscaloosa, AL; Hattiesburg, MS; Columbia, MO; and Lawton, OK. He is...

    Meet Shaun Calix
  • Peter Clark headshot

    Peter Clark

    MFT Program Coordinator

    Meet Peter Clark
  • Brooke Foxworthy headshot

    Brooke Foxworthy

    Assistant Professor

    Brooke Foxworthy earned her M.S. in Counseling Psychology and her Ph.D. in Clinical Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is licensed as a professional counselor-mental health service provider in the...

    Meet Brooke Foxworthy
  • Chris Gonzalez headshot

    Chris Gonzalez

    Interim Director of the Master's for Marriage and Family Therapy

    Gonzalez joined the psychology and counseling faculty in Fall 2010 after completing his Ph.D. in Family Social Science from University of Minnesota. He teaches several courses in the MFT program....

    Meet Chris Gonzalez
  • AJ Heritage headshot

    A.J. Heritage

    Assistant Professor

    A.J. joined the Lipscomb faculty full time in January of 2021 after several years as an adjunct faculty member and faculty fellow with Lipscomb Online. A.J. earned his Ph.D. in...

    Meet A.J. Heritage
  • Amber Kelley headshot

    Amber Kelley

    Program Director for Marriage and Family Therapy

    Amber Kelley, PhD, is the Program Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program, where she also serves as core faculty. She holds a doctorate in Human Development and...

    Meet Amber Kelley
  • Meghan Lacks headshot

    Meghan Lacks

    Assistant Professor

    Meet Meghan Lacks
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    Kasie Lee

    Associate Professor

    Dr. Lee completed her bachelors and master's degrees at Vanderbilt University and doctoral degree at the University of North Texas where she specialized in play therapy and trained with world-renowned...

    Meet Kasie Lee
  • Lipscomb Featured Faculty

    Kelly Mangino

    Pro Coor Clin Men Heal Co

    Meet Kelly Mangino
  • Autumn Maxwell headshot

    Autumn Maxwell

    Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Field Education

    Autumn Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Tennessee and has a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) from Lipscomb University and a Master...

    Meet Autumn Maxwell
  • Damian McClintock headshot

    Damian McClintock

    Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Dr. McClintock began teaching in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program in 2021. He completed his Master's in Counseling at East Tennessee State University and his PhD. in Counseling at...

    Meet Damian McClintock
  • Jonathan Miller headshot

    Jonathan Miller

    Assistant Professor

    Jonathan Miller's career in higher education began at Lipscomb University where he received his bachelor's degree in psychology in 1998. From there, he received his master's degree in clinical psychology...

    Meet Jonathan Miller
  • Andrea Mills headshot

    Andrea Mills

    Ass Pro Clin Men Heal Cou

     Dr. Andrea Mills is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider in the state of Tennessee with a diversity of experience in the field. Her passion and specialization...

    Meet Andrea Mills
  • Dave Morgan headshot

    Dave Morgan

    Professor

    Dr. Dave Morgan has over two decades of professional experience in higher education. Since 2013 he has served as a core faculty member in the Marriage and Family Therapy...

    Meet Dave Morgan
  • Jake Morris headshot

    Jake Morris

    Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Morris joined the psychology and counseling faculty in July 2009, after 10 years of teaching in the psychology and counseling programs at Freed-Hardeman University. His received his doctorate in Educational...

    Meet Jake Morris
  • Melanie Morris headshot

    Melanie Morris

    Professor

    Melanie Morris coordinates the Practicum and Internship process for the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and supervises practicum/internship students. Morris received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University...

    Meet Melanie Morris
  • Shanna Ray headshot

    Shanna Ray

    Professor of Psychology, Graduate Student Retention Specialist

    Dr. Shanna Ray is a Nashville native and proud Lipscomb alumna. Since joining Lipscomb's faculty in 2002, Shanna Ray has been involved in various administrative roles. Currently, she serves as...

    Meet Shanna Ray
  • Jaclyn Spivey headshot

    Jackie Spivey

    Lead Faculty, Undergraduate Psychology

    Dr. Jaclyn Spivey is originally from Las Vegas, NV. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans and a Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavioral Neuroscience) from the University...

    Meet Jackie Spivey
  • Hunter Stanfield

    Hunter Stanfield

    Associate Professor

    Hunter was born and raised in Florence, Alabama. Before arriving at Lipscomb in August 2019, he spent time in Los Angeles, California; Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Birmingham, Alabama; Manhattan, Kansas; and Tuxedo,...

    Meet Hunter Stanfield
  • Sean Surber headshot

    Sean Surber

    Clinic Director for Marriage and Family Therapy

    Meet Sean Surber
  • Erica Vasquez headshot

    Erica Vasquez

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Erica Vasquez is a dedicated social work educator, researcher, and practitioner whose career bridges clinical practice with academic leadership. A Texas native, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in...

    Meet Erica Vasquez
  • DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash headshot

    DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash

    Chair, Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Science

    Dr. Witherspoon Nash joined Lipscomb University full-time in Spring 2018 after serving the CMHC program as an adjunct faculty member. She earned her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State...

    Meet DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash

Undergraduate Programs


Lipscomb’s advanced technologies and one-on-one relationships with expert faculty will instill in you the skills, confidence and expertise of a 21st century successful health care professional, ready to meet the challenges of a changing health care landscape.

Graduate Programs


Study and practice in some of the nation’s premier health facilities alongside supportive faculty and peers. Recognized as a leader in health care innovation, Nashville provides the opportunity for a diversity of experiences to take you further in your profession, and we will ensure you are equipped to get there.