Health Sciences

Joseph Peters, Sr.

Associate Dean College of Health Sciences

I am a professional Nurse-Educator with over seventeen (17) years of teaching and administrative experiences; presently serving as Associate Dean for the Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University. My career objective is to help improve the health status of individual, community and globally through the provision of quality Nursing Education and Health Promotion.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

  • Master in Nursing Education (MSNEd) – Mother Patern College of Health Science, Stella Maris Polytechnic, Monrovia, Liberia 2012 (magna)
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)-Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University 2009 (Suma).
  • Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) – Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University 2007 (Suma).

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED METHODIST UNIVERSITY                                         

Position: Associate Dean, College of the Health Sciences ———- September 2017-present

Position: Chairman, RN-BSN Program   ——————————- September 2011-2017

Position: Full-Time Instructor, RN-BSN Program ——————– September 2009-2011

Position: Part-Time Instructor, ASN Program ————————- September 2006-2009

 MOTHER PATERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Position: Part-Time Instructor —————————————– September 2011-2017

Contact #                                 : +231-886923005/0777923006

E-mail address                        : jpeters1976@yahoo.co.uk

Overview:

The Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, formerly called the Winifred J. Harley United Methodist School of Nursing, was founded deep in the interior of Liberia in 1952 by Dr. George Way Harley. The giving of simple medical care was started in 1926, and the first “hospital” was located in what was then the industrial supply house.

This college prepares students for professional careers in healthcare, emphasizing evidence-based practice, compassion, and service to underserved populations.

Programs Offered:

  1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
    • Duration: 4 years
    • Credit Hours: 128
    • Cost per Credit Hour: USD $20
    • Overview: Accredited nursing curriculum preparing students for licensure and practice in hospitals, clinics, and public health.
  2. Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
    • Duration: 4 years
    • Credit Hours: 120
    • Cost per Credit Hour: USD $18
    • Overview: Focuses on community health, epidemiology, health education, and global health practices.
  3. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB)
    • Duration:6 years
    • Credit Hours: 180
    • Cost per Credit Hour: USD $20
    • Overview: United Methodist University (UMU), located in Monrovia, Liberia, offers a fully accredited Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree through its School of Medicine. This is a six-year professional undergraduate program designed to train future medical doctors in both clinical and community healthcare settings.

      The program combines pre-clinical sciences, clinical rotations, and hands-on training in hospitals and health centers. Graduates are qualified to pursue medical licensure in Liberia and other jurisdictions following completion of their internship and national board exams.

  4. Diploma in Nursing (RN)
    • Duration: 3 years
    • Credit Hours: 90
    • Cost per Credit Hour: USD $15
    • Overview: Prepares students for Registered Nurse certification with both theory and clinical training.