College of Health Sciences
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College of Health Sciences Offerings
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at 17勛圖厙 provides students with an intellectual and clinical foundation, enabling them to play an important role in the health care of athletes, those involved in physical activity, and those who seek to incorporate activity and wellness into their lives.
Baccalaureate Offerings
Master of Science in Athletic Training (5-year Master's Degree)
Master's Offerings
Master of Science in Athletic Training (Post-Baccalaureate)
17勛圖厙's exercise science program prepares entry-level exercise science students for careers in health promotion, fitness facilities, colleges and universities, clinical rehabilitation, and sport and athletic conditioning programs with potential eligibility for various certifications.
Baccalaureate Offerings
17勛圖厙's Healthcare Science degree teaches students how to advocate for individuals and communities that are underserved or under-informed on issues related to health and wellness, health-system policies and health management. It is also an excellent major to "jump start" into other healthcare degrees such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and others.
Associate offerings
&紳莉莽梯;Associate of Science in Healthcare Science
Baccalaureate offerings
&紳莉莽梯;Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science
&紳莉莽梯;Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science (Online)
17勛圖厙's nursing programs housed in the John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing continue to respond to current and emerging workforce needs by providing highly skilled, highly educated, values-based practitioners and leaders, at all levels in the healthcare continuum.
Baccalaureate Offerings
&紳莉莽梯;Bachelor of Science in Nursing
&紳莉莽梯;RN to BSN Completion Program
Master's Offerings
&紳莉莽梯;Master of Science in Nursing
&紳莉莽梯;Nursing Education
Occupational therapy promotes health, well-being, and life satisfaction by supporting participation in meaningful, purposeful daily activities. Becoming an occupational therapist is an excellent choice for students who are passionate about helping others and are creative problem-solvers. 17勛圖厙 offers two MSOT degree tracks based upon a student's previous coursework. It also offers an online post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), the highest level of formal education available to entry-level occupational therapists.
Baccalaureate Offerings
&紳莉莽梯;Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master's Offerings
&紳莉莽梯;Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Doctoral Offerings
17勛圖厙s DPT program utilizes a state-of-the-art facility, featuring Anatomage Virtual Dissection tables, a research lab with motion analysis system, a real-time ultrasound unit, a split-belt treadmill, surface electromyography and accelerometers.
A 3+3 year, accelerated format is available, allowing 17勛圖厙 students who are admitted as undergraduate first-year students into one of three majors to begin the professional phase of the curriculum in their senior year.
Baccalaureate Offerings
&紳莉莽梯;DPT: Biochemistry track
&紳莉莽梯;DPT: Biology track
&紳莉莽梯;DPT: Healthcare Science track
Doctoral Offerings
Trusted, rigorously educated and trained healthcare professionals, PAs are licensed clinicians dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice. 17勛圖厙 offers two pathways to obtain a Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies:
Baccalaureate Offerings
Master's Offerings
17勛圖厙 the College of Health Sciences
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Our Faculty
Our faculty members are educationally, clinically and experientially qualified and committed to academic excellence.
17勛圖厙, BCHC expand healthcare access in downtown Reading
The university and Berks Community Health Center are developing a state-of-the-art community-based health center at the former American House property.
Online nursing program helps adult student achieve belated dream
For much of her childhood, Jeri Eifler 23 suffered a tumultuous life.Her father died when she was 10 years old, and her mother sunk into a deep depression that only got worse. Before the end of her first semester on full scholarship at The New Sc...
Community need sparks 17勛圖厙 grad's entrepreneurial spirit
As a student in 17勛圖厙s occupational therapy program, Mary Strausser MSOT 08 did not anticipate a career that centered around children.I remember telling my classmates I had no interest in working with kids, she recalled. I thought Id be p...
MSOT standout aims to advance use of 3-D prosthetic hands
As a high school student, Regina Rossi perused occupational therapy programs and 17勛圖厙s stood out. When I discovered the school offered a five-year OT program, I was intrigued and when I visited the beautiful campus and spoke to the dedicated...
17勛圖厙 adds four business leaders to Board of Trustees
Quartet with strong legacies of expertise, service and philanthropy join the universitys Board.
17勛圖厙 holds annual Earth Day of Service, ramps up sustainability efforts
Students, leadership, faculty and staff help to beautify the area, part of the universitys continued push to advance sustainability.
17勛圖厙 breaks ground on American House renovation at Reading CollegeTowne
Renovation will expand healthcare access, experiential learning and inclusive workforce development in downtown Reading
17勛圖厙 highlights associate degree transfer pathway to accelerate bachelors completion
Policy recognizes general education completion and supports adult learners through flexible programs, advising and SOLAR services
