Professions that advance care, research, education, and service.

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offers programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Health Sciences, Health Professions Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Rehabilitation Sciences.

We offer a wide range of highly ranked entry-level professional degrees and post-professional programs, as well as New England's first clinical doctorate. We employ Team-Based Learning methods in high-tech classrooms and in simulation and health assessment labs, preparing students to become an integral part of patient care.

 

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Our programs focus on literacy, communication disorders, and interprofessional education, providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to make a difference in the lives of children and adults.

About the Department

Doctoral
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology
Masters
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Certificate
Advanced Literacy and Language
Doctoral
Doctor of Audiology

Genetic Counseling

Evolving technologies have created an important transition in genetic counseling with a newer emphasis on genomics. Our innovative program is at the cutting edge of training for genetics and genomics, preparing you to be a leader in the field.

About the Department

Masters
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

Health Sciences

Become a healthcare leader with advanced training in leadership and education. This doctoral program is dedicated exclusively to health professions, equipping you with the essential skills to excel as educators, administrators, research team members, and advocates for best practices.

Doctoral
Doctor of Health Sciences

Health Professions Education

Our certificate, masters and PhD programs develop and strengthen student skills as educators and education scholars in settings across the health professions education spectrum.

About the Department

Doctoral
PhD in Health Professions Education
Certificate
HPEd Teaching & Learning Certificate of Completion
Masters
MS in Health Professions Education
Certificate
HPEd Simulation Professionals Certificate of Completion
Doctoral
Masters
HPEd at Alfaisal

Occupational Therapy

Through leadership in interprofessional education, scholarship, and community engagement, our Entry-Level and Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs prepare practitioners to shape the future of the practice and contribute to the health and wellness of society.

About the Department

Doctoral
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Doctoral
Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Though our innovative, integrated modular curriculum and team-based approach to learning, we prepare you to be a successful practitioner and leader, as well as provide a post-professional path to orthopedic specialization and advanced practice.

About the Department

Doctoral
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Degrees & Programs
Clinical Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Non-Degree Course
Elevating Practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant Studies

You’ll learn to lead in an interprofessional work setting. Expand your skills and knowledge through an integrated curriculum grounded in team-based learning, and fulfill clerkships at top medical centers, primary care clinics, and community hospitals.

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Masters
Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Rehabilitation Sciences

Become an outstanding rehabilitation scientist working to find new ways to improve the lives of patients. Our PhD program prepares you to conduct high-quality rehabilitation research in academic, research, and/or healthcare settings.

About the Department

Doctoral
PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

Online Prerequisites

We provide students with the prerequisite content they need to succeed in graduate school and prepare for a career in healthcare. Students can take individual courses or enroll in our certificate program. The certificate program is designed for students who need to take or re-take most of their prerequisite courses; it offers one-on-one advising, tutoring, and other academic support services to support you along the journey to a career in the medical field.

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Certificate
Certificate of Pre-Health Studies