Seton Hill University Announces New College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences
Dr. Anthony Good joins Seton Hill as Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences to Continue Growth and Expansion of Health Care Programs
Seton Hill University President Mary C. Finger has announced the creation of the new College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences at Seton Hill to better reflect the University’s position as a leader in health care education in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences will include all programs of study currently operating under the School of Natural and Health Sciences. The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences currently enrolls nearly 750 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students – making it the largest academic unit on campus. Each year, Seton Hill awards more than 200 degrees in health-related fields.
“Seton Hill University has a long history of educating students in the health care fields, including Physician Assistant, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Orthodontics, Nursing and Physical Therapy, and the creation of the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences more comprehensively reflects the University’s commitment to training the healthcare workforce of tomorrow, especially as we look to expand our academic offerings,” said Seton Hill President Mary C. Finger, Ed.D. “As the Pittsburgh region’s population ages and the nation faces shortages of healthcare practitioners of all types, Seton Hill University is helping to meet these needs with robust programs of study and a commitment to Interprofessional Education that will help future practitioners work together for better patient outcomes.”
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences is home to more than 20 academic programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Seton Hill plans to launch its next program in Fall 2026 – the Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Additionally, Seton Hill has several new programs in the planning or design phase, including several graduate programs in nursing, such as Nurse Practitioner.
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences also offers pathway programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and podiatry as part of a long-standing affiliation with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Approximately 30 Seton Hill students are enrolled in our pathway programs with LECOM. Additionally, Seton Hill has also served as the home to a campus of LECOM, the largest medical college in the United States, since 2009.
“The need for nurses and nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists and physicians and physician assistants continues to grow exponentially,” said Seton Hill Provost Susan Yochum, SC, Ph.D. “But beyond the need, Seton Hill is educating these future healthcare professionals with a strong focus on building critical thinking and communication skills through a liberal arts lens so that they are well-prepared beyond their discipline. Indeed, health care education is a hallmark of the Seton Hill University experience, and our alumni are highly sought professionals in their fields.”
A significant focus of the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences will be the development of innovative methods for enhancing the quality of education provided to its students, including coordinated graduate and undergraduate research and Interprofessional Education, defined as students from two or more health profession programs learning about, from, and with each other.
Through Interprofessional Education (IPE), students develop better collaborative competencies, stronger communication skills, heightened critical thinking, and greater knowledge about the overall health and needs of the individuals they ultimately will treat. IPE training strategies provide students with the skills they will need to be successful for working in today’s complex healthcare environments.
Demetra Czegan, Ph.D., who has served as Dean of the School of Natural and Health Sciences, will continue her service to Seton Hill as Dean of the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences.
“As Dean of the new College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, it is a privilege to work alongside talented faculty, who are dedicated to our students’ learning and development, preparing them for future lives and careers that make a positive impact in the world,” Dr. Czegan said. “I am pleased to announce that as part of the transition to the College, Anthony Good, DNP, has joined Seton Hill as the Associate Dean for Nursing and Health Sciences, a newly created position. Dr. Good will oversee the growth and expansion in Seton Hill’s academic programs in the health professions with an emphasis on developing new nursing programs at the graduate level.”
“It is an honor to join Seton Hill University as the inaugural Associate Dean for Nursing and Health Sciences,” said Dr. Good. “Seton Hill’s reputation as a leader in healthcare education in the Pittsburgh region is outstanding, and I hope that my expertise – particularly around advanced nursing programs – will add to Seton Hill’s already robust offerings. I especially look forward to examining our existing partnerships throughout the community and considering ways to enhance and potentially create new opportunities for our students.”
Dr. Good has extensive experience as a healthcare educator and a practicing nurse practitioner. He comes to Seton Hill from Saint Francis University where he served as Associate Professor and Program Director of the MSN Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner and Program Director Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Post-Master's Certificate. He previously served for 12 years as an adjunct faculty member and later an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Carlow University where he taught courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Dr. Good has more than 27 years of clinical experience as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. He has practice in areas such as primary care, urgent care, nephrology, pediatrics and geriatrics in a variety of health care settings. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New Jersey and West Virginia and continues to maintain active practice.
He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree as well as an MBA with a healthcare management specialization from Carlow University. He holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn.
Dr. Good is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners; the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties; Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association, where he serves on the Education and Scholarship Committee; and the American Diabetic Association, where he served on the Advisory Board for three years. He also serves as a site evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, ensuring that nursing education programs across the United States are meeting standards to receive accreditation.
FAQs – The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences at Seton Hill
Why is Seton Hill changing the name of the School of Natural and Health Sciences to the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences?
The name change from School of Natural and Health Sciences to College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences showcases the growth of Seton Hill’s offerings in health care education, particularly at the graduate level, and the increase in enrollment and need for those programs over recent years.
How many students are enrolled in programs in the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences?
There are currently 750 students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences. It is the largest academic unit at Seton Hill University.
How many academic programs make up the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences?
There are currently more than 20 majors at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels within the College with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy set to launch in Fall 2026.
In addition, Seton Hill’s partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine offers Seton Hill students pathways to programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and podiatry at LECOM’s Seton Hill campus or its campuses in Erie and Bradenton, Fla.
Will this change impact other academic units at Seton Hill?
No changes are planned for the other four academic units at Seton Hill, which include the School of Business and Technology; the School of Education and Applied Social Sciences; the School of Humanities and the School of Visual and Performing Arts.
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences will include all programs of study currently operating under the School of Natural and Health Sciences. The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences currently enrolls nearly 750 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students – making it the largest academic unit on campus. Each year, Seton Hill awards more than 200 degrees in health-related fields.
“Seton Hill University has a long history of educating students in the health care fields, including Physician Assistant, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Orthodontics, Nursing and Physical Therapy, and the creation of the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences more comprehensively reflects the University’s commitment to training the healthcare workforce of tomorrow, especially as we look to expand our academic offerings,” said Seton Hill President Mary C. Finger, Ed.D. “As the Pittsburgh region’s population ages and the nation faces shortages of healthcare practitioners of all types, Seton Hill University is helping to meet these needs with robust programs of study and a commitment to Interprofessional Education that will help future practitioners work together for better patient outcomes.”
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences is home to more than 20 academic programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Seton Hill plans to launch its next program in Fall 2026 – the Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Additionally, Seton Hill has several new programs in the planning or design phase, including several graduate programs in nursing, such as Nurse Practitioner.
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences also offers pathway programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and podiatry as part of a long-standing affiliation with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Approximately 30 Seton Hill students are enrolled in our pathway programs with LECOM. Additionally, Seton Hill has also served as the home to a campus of LECOM, the largest medical college in the United States, since 2009.
“The need for nurses and nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists and physicians and physician assistants continues to grow exponentially,” said Seton Hill Provost Susan Yochum, SC, Ph.D. “But beyond the need, Seton Hill is educating these future healthcare professionals with a strong focus on building critical thinking and communication skills through a liberal arts lens so that they are well-prepared beyond their discipline. Indeed, health care education is a hallmark of the Seton Hill University experience, and our alumni are highly sought professionals in their fields.”
A significant focus of the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences will be the development of innovative methods for enhancing the quality of education provided to its students, including coordinated graduate and undergraduate research and Interprofessional Education, defined as students from two or more health profession programs learning about, from, and with each other.
Through Interprofessional Education (IPE), students develop better collaborative competencies, stronger communication skills, heightened critical thinking, and greater knowledge about the overall health and needs of the individuals they ultimately will treat. IPE training strategies provide students with the skills they will need to be successful for working in today’s complex healthcare environments.
Demetra Czegan, Ph.D., who has served as Dean of the School of Natural and Health Sciences, will continue her service to Seton Hill as Dean of the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences.
“As Dean of the new College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, it is a privilege to work alongside talented faculty, who are dedicated to our students’ learning and development, preparing them for future lives and careers that make a positive impact in the world,” Dr. Czegan said. “I am pleased to announce that as part of the transition to the College, Anthony Good, DNP, has joined Seton Hill as the Associate Dean for Nursing and Health Sciences, a newly created position. Dr. Good will oversee the growth and expansion in Seton Hill’s academic programs in the health professions with an emphasis on developing new nursing programs at the graduate level.”
“It is an honor to join Seton Hill University as the inaugural Associate Dean for Nursing and Health Sciences,” said Dr. Good. “Seton Hill’s reputation as a leader in healthcare education in the Pittsburgh region is outstanding, and I hope that my expertise – particularly around advanced nursing programs – will add to Seton Hill’s already robust offerings. I especially look forward to examining our existing partnerships throughout the community and considering ways to enhance and potentially create new opportunities for our students.”
Dr. Good has extensive experience as a healthcare educator and a practicing nurse practitioner. He comes to Seton Hill from Saint Francis University where he served as Associate Professor and Program Director of the MSN Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner and Program Director Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Post-Master's Certificate. He previously served for 12 years as an adjunct faculty member and later an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Carlow University where he taught courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.Dr. Good has more than 27 years of clinical experience as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. He has practice in areas such as primary care, urgent care, nephrology, pediatrics and geriatrics in a variety of health care settings. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New Jersey and West Virginia and continues to maintain active practice.
He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree as well as an MBA with a healthcare management specialization from Carlow University. He holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn.
Dr. Good is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners; the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties; Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association, where he serves on the Education and Scholarship Committee; and the American Diabetic Association, where he served on the Advisory Board for three years. He also serves as a site evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, ensuring that nursing education programs across the United States are meeting standards to receive accreditation.
FAQs – The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences at Seton Hill
Why is Seton Hill changing the name of the School of Natural and Health Sciences to the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences?
The name change from School of Natural and Health Sciences to College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences showcases the growth of Seton Hill’s offerings in health care education, particularly at the graduate level, and the increase in enrollment and need for those programs over recent years.
How many students are enrolled in programs in the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences?
There are currently 750 students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences. It is the largest academic unit at Seton Hill University.
How many academic programs make up the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences?
There are currently more than 20 majors at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels within the College with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy set to launch in Fall 2026.
In addition, Seton Hill’s partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine offers Seton Hill students pathways to programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and podiatry at LECOM’s Seton Hill campus or its campuses in Erie and Bradenton, Fla.
Will this change impact other academic units at Seton Hill?
No changes are planned for the other four academic units at Seton Hill, which include the School of Business and Technology; the School of Education and Applied Social Sciences; the School of Humanities and the School of Visual and Performing Arts.