CHEN Vision:

To be the peoples’ choice for health, education, and nursing through the delivery of innovative instruction to establish diverse professionals.

CHEN Mission:

Developing professionals through immersion in compassionate exploration and engaging complex real-life experiences.

CHEN Core Values:

• Teaching with integrity
• Student-centered, culturally-responsive instruction
• Maintaining personal dignity
• Respecting diversity
• Advancing social justice
• Building empathy and resiliency
• Reflective evaluation
• Evidence-based instruction
• Advocating for community

The College of Health, Education and Nursing offers many professional major programs of study. There are 3 schools within the college, the School of Health Sciences and Human Movement, the School of Education, and the School of Nursing. Each School offers multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees for professions in health, education and healthcare.

The School of Health Sciences and Human Movement offers degrees in; Health Science B.S., Health Science and Administration B.A.S. online, Exercise Science B.S., Health Coaching Minor. Coaching Minor, Exercise Science Minor, Fitness & Recreational Sports Minor, Public Health Minor, Outdoor Education Minor & Tourism Minor and graduate programs including Athletic Training M.S., & Athletic Training 3+2 Program.

The School of Education offers degrees in; Liberal Studies (Elementary), Early Childhood Education B.S., Middle School Math B.S., Education Minor, and graduate programs, Master of Education, Master of Education Online, Graduate Certificates & Alternative Licensure.

The School of Nursing offers degrees in; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN (ADN) to BSN online, RN (ADN) to MS online, and graduate programs including the Nurse Manager and Leader M.S. online, Nurse Educator online, MS Nurse Practitioner (Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Family and the Psychiatric-Mental Health nurse practitioner), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Family, Psychiatric-Mental Health nurse practitioner and Population Health). All Doctoral and M.S. Nurse Practitioner are offered as a Post Master’s program as well.

CHEN provides hands-on opportunities for students to be actively involved in their field before completing their degree. The Colleges at CSU Pueblo offer curricula that allow students the chance to gain the kind of experience and expertise necessary to be recognized by future employers and graduate programs.

Message from the Dean

I am pleased to know that you are interested in what Colorado State University Pueblo can contribute to your future, and I look forward to congratulating you on your admission! Myself and two Associate Deans join me as the leadership team for the college. We welcome you and look forward to assisting you realize your future dreams. 

Our university and college provide an exciting learning environment that is growing fast because of students like you. Our expanded academic offerings, new campus facilities (including a new home for nursing and the future home for teacher education), vibrant student life, various athletics, and professors and staff will contribute to your success. CSU Pueblo is an exciting place to live and learn.

As a community of teachers and learners, the College of Health, Education and Nursing is here for you. We are committed to an education that fosters excellence in communication, critical thinking, aesthetic awareness, personal ethics, and life-long learning. Our students learn the skills to be leaders, responsible citizens and successful professionals. We value and champion the diversity of people, ideas, and experiences that contribute so much to our interconnected worlds.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Dr. Joe Franta, Dean of the College of Health Education and Nursing

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