NMSU College of Health and Social Services

Welcome to the College of Health and Social Services (CHSS) at New Mexico State University!

We are a premiere provider of health science and human services education and research at the state, national and international level. We are committed to improving the health and social well-being of individuals as well as communities by addressing the physical, social, environmental and emotional needs across the lifespan.

Our college consists of the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work and the Department of Health Science. At CHSS, you can earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing, social work or public health education, as we offer BCH, BSN, MPH, MSW, MPH/MSW and Ph.D. degrees. We also offer many different avenues of learning, including traditional classroom settings and online classes. You will have the opportunity to get valuable, real-world experience by working and learning out in the community-thanks to our partners at local hospitals, social services agencies and public health organizations. Here at the college we have a strong vibrant community with more than 70 faculty members, over 1,600 students and 50 support staff.

We invite you to learn more about us here on our website.

Tilahun Adera
Dean