Welcome
Start or advance your career in healthcare.
Whether you’re called to nursing, medical imaging, sport and human performance, or counseling, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences prepares you to care for others with skill and confidence.
Programs range from an associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with online options for working professionals.
Why study here
Care for others with confidence
Build the knowledge and clinical skills to make a difference in people’s health.
Nursing
Earn your BSN through the traditional track, an LPN to BSN track (on campus or online), or the online RN to BSN track for working nurses. Or advance with an online MSN as a family nurse practitioner or nurse educator.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Prepare for a career in medical imaging with an Associate of Applied Science degree offered in a hybrid format.
Exercise and Health Science
Study exercise science or health and behavioral science, or earn an online Master of Science in Exercise Science.
Approved and accredited. The BSN has full approval from the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and MVU’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Learn about accreditation.
Programs
Programs in nursing and health sciences
Search by keyword, or filter by program type and format. Each program page links to its official requirements in the 2026–27 Academic Catalog.
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Associate degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS)
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Format: Hybrid
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Bachelor's degree
Exercise Science (BS)
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Format: On campus
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Bachelor's degree
Health and Behavioral Science (BS)
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Format: On campus
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Bachelor's degree
Nursing (BSN)
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Format: On campus
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Bachelor's degree
Nursing: LPN to BSN (BSN)
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Format: Online
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Bachelor's degree
Nursing: RN to BSN (BSN)
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Format: Online
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Master's degree
Master of Arts in Community Counseling (MA)
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Format: Hybrid
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Master's degree
Master of Science in Exercise Science (MS)
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Format: Online
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Master's degree
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
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Format: Online
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Master's degree
Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator (MSN)
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Format: Online
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Minor
Exercise Science Minor
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Format: On campus
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Faculty & staff
Meet the people who teach and support you
Get to know the faculty and staff of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Jen Livengood
Associate Professor, Psychology & Community Counseling
News
What’s new in Nursing & Health Sciences
Recent stories from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
MVC Adds In-Demand Sonography Degree
Missouri Valley College is expanding its healthcare offerings with the launch of a new Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography…
Missouri Valley Offering New Master’s in Exercise Science
Missouri Valley College is expanding its graduate offerings with the launch of a new Master of Science in Exercise Science degree, designed…
Events
Coming up
Upcoming events from the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Contact
Questions? We’re here to help.
The school is led by two associate deans, one for nursing and one for health sciences, with Dr. Joseph Alsobrook serving as dean liaison. Have a question about a program, admission requirements, or clinicals? Reach out to them, or request information from Admissions.
Dr. Peggy Van Dyke
Associate Dean of Nursing
Find contact information in the directory
Dr. Thomas Bertoncino
Associate Dean of Health Sciences
Julie Ann Deems Julien School of Nursing & Health Sciences
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