Dean, College of Nursing & Health Sciences

On behalf of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences, I welcome you to one of the premier nursing and health science schools in Texas and the nation! While here, you will learn from subject matter experts who are shaping the future of healthcare and demonstrating how the latest knowledge and techniques are used and applied.

Committed to your success, the faculty and staff will provide you with an education that balances in-depth study with a breadth of real-world experiences to ensure your academic and professional success. Our curriculum is rigorous and challenging but you will find a community of dedicated scholars who will support you and help you reach your academic and professional goals. At no other time in your life will you be surrounded by so many people who are committed to your success. You will soon discover what an exciting community you have joined.

Our graduate and undergraduate Nursing programs are nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and statewide by the Texas Board of Nursing.  We recently refined our Health Sciences program to offer a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration, which prepares you for varied roles in the health professions. The Clinical Laboratory Sciences program is the latest addition to the college’s academic offerings and is headquartered in our state-of-the-art Tidal Hall.

Our programs enhance student knowledge and critical thinking skills, raise questions of value and meaning, and develop those habits of the heart and mind intrinsic to lifelong and independent learning. In addition, you will have access to our modern facilities and our state-of-the-art simulation lab. Upon graduation, your degree will have increased value and recognition by potential employers because of our high standards and accreditation process.

I look forward to welcoming you in person to our beautiful campus.

Hassan Aziz, PhD, FACSs, MLS(ASCP)^cm 
Dean of College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Dr. Hassan Aziz is a tenured professor and Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. He received his doctorate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Aziz is the immediate past President for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS). He is a Fellow of the Association of Clinical Scientists (ACS) and of the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is a certified Green Belt Six Sigma and TEDx speaker. 

Aziz has an extensive international experience in higher education, consulting and advisory work. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science (IFBLS). He is an external examiner for several international academic programs and an adjunct faculty to a number of institutions. He is an active member of national and international professional and scientific societies and organizations. He is a VIP mentor to new program directors through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) as well as a site visitor for clinical laboratory programs. 

In addition to numerous international conference presentations and guest speaking engagements, Dr. Aziz has over 80 peer-reviewed publications. In 2019, he was the recipient of the prestigious ASCP Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Author Award by ASCLS. 

• Biomedical Science
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Medical & Health Profession Education
• Health Informatics

• PhD, University of Southern Mississippi, 2000
• MS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1994
• BS, Kuwait University, 1990

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