Mission Statements

Mission Statement – Lock Haven University

Lock Haven University offers an excellent and affordable education characterized by a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all students, majors in the arts and sciences, and a special emphasis on professional programs. All programs are enhanced with real-world experiences and co-curricular activities that enable students to realize their full potential. In close personal interactions with faculty who are passionate about teaching, students are challenged to develop their minds and skills in order to be responsible citizens and to succeed in a global and technologically advanced society.

 

Mission Statement – Department of Health Science

The Department of Health Science will provide high quality programs to prepare students to enter careers or graduate programs in current and emerging health related fields. The programs of study are designed to assist the student in developing the skills necessary to enter into a complex and changing global society with confidence and competence.

 

Mission Statement – Athletic Training

The Lock Haven University Athletic Training Education Program prepares students for athletic training careers in various employment settings. The Program is designed to develop academic competence, evidence-based practice, and clinical reasoning skills through a compounding sequence of didactic and clinical experiences.  Graduates of the Program are eligible for athletic training certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) and appropriate state credentials.  In addition, the Program prepares students for post-graduate education in a variety of areas including athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, and additional healthcare professions.