DOISY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

POSTBACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Athletic Training

Master of Athletic Training (MAT)

2 years

Classes begin summer

Applicants must apply by April 1. More information can be found at at.slu.edu.

Health Informatics

Master in Health Informatics (MHI)

1 year

Classes begin fall and spring

Applicants must apply by July 1 to be considered for fall admission and by October 1 to be considered for spring admission. More information can be found at hiim.slu.edu.

Classes begin fall

Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics

Admission is rolling. More information can be found at mit.slu.edu.

POSTBACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED

Master of Science in Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics (MIT)

1 year

Classes begin fall and spring

Nutrition and Dietetics

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

2-3 years

Admission is rolling. More information can be found at nd.slu.edu.

DOISY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

POSTBACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED

Classes begin fallClasses begin summer

Classes begin fall

Occupational Therapy

Physician Assistant Education

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

2 years

Applicants must apply before January 1. Submit applications to the Centralized Application Service for Occupational Therapy (OTCAS). More information can be found at ot.slu.edu.

Master of Medical Science (MMS)

27 months

Applicants must apply between June 1 and December 1 (November 1 is strongly encouraged for 2012). Submit applications to the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). More information can be found at pae.slu.edu.

VISIT

WHY DOISY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES?

Founded in 1929, Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) is an integral part of Saint Louis University’s Medical Center which is also home to the schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Doisy Research Center and Saint Louis University Hospital.

MISSION

Rooted in Jesuit ideals, the Doisy College of Health Sciences serves humanity through education, research and engagement.

VISION

The College offers healthcare education at the baccalaureate, master’s, doctoral, and professional levels. The College creates a student-centered teaching and learning environment that recognizes and actively addresses diverse needs, and fosters an academic climate that promotes the spirit of inquiry among faculty and students.

The College advances research and scholarship among faculty and students through inquiry, discovery, synthesis, dissemination, and application of new knowledge. The College encourages collaboration in research and scholarship to serve humanity.

The College embodies active engagement across communities at the University, local, regional, national, and international levels. The college promotes leadership in addressing global health and social justice needs.

The Edward and Margaret Doisy College of Health Sciences embraces the lessons of the past, navigates the realities of the present, and capitalizes on emerging opportunities, thus establishing the College as an innovative leader in shaping the future.

FACILITIES

The school boasts modern labs including a gait lab for assessing motion analysis, a culinary lab for teaching food service and preparation, a diagnostic lab to teach blood and body fluid analysis, and media labs for teaching students how to assist clients in daily activities that support their quality of life. Modern, cutting-edge classrooms provide an interactive educational experience.

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WHY CHOOSE SLU?

THE CITY OF

ST. LOUIS At Saint Louis University, you are in the heart of the City of St. Louis.

Ranked among the nation’s most affordable and best places to live, Saint Louis has become a major hub for health sciences and healthcare services. The City is nationally known as a center for medical research and a premier location for healthcare jobs.

Students have access to numerous local hospitals and clinical sites that enrich each students educational experience. As part of SLU’s Medical Center, Doisy College of Health Sciences offers diverse opportunities to engage in the surrounding communities.

The Master in Health Informatics is a professional graduate degree program designed to cultivate senior and executive level health informatics professionals. This program is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds including healthcare, information technology and business. Coursework prepares students to meet the demands of a highly complex and rapidly changing environment. The program advances knowledge of clinical, administrative and documentation systems that support healthcare decisions.

The Master in Health Informatics is a 30 credit hour program consisting of 18 credit hours of core informatics course work, six credit hours of an applied informatics project, and two electives. The degree may be pursued on a full or part-time basis. Some courses are available online.

Clinicians may choose to pursue a graduate degree in health informatics for research, disease-management, telemedicine or career advancement (i.e. chief medical information officer). Non-clinicians may be looking to develop skills in electronic health records, privacy and security of health data and information, or efficient health information systems.

For more information about the program and admission requirements, please visit hiim.slu.edu

MASTER IN HEALTH INFORMATICS

Athletic Training (AT) is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession. Athletic trainers collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of athletes, patients and clients.

Graduates of the AT program at Saint Louis University receive a Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree. The program includes coursework in human anatomy, kinesiology, emergency care, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, research and administration. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination in order to gain the credential of Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and in turn be eligible for state licensure as an Athletic Trainer. SLU graduates score well on the BOC with a three year average first time pass rate of 100%.

Students participate in clinical experiences each semester throughout the professional phase of the AT program. Diversity of clinical education experiences is a hallmark of the program. In addition to Saint Louis University Athletics, there are eight other St. Louis area universities and 16 high schools which serve as clinical sites for the program. Students experience unique networking opportunities such as physician office rotations, NCAA championship events and Nike basketball camps.

Students also engage in an internship at various sites across the country. Past internships have included stints with the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the ESPN/Disney Wide World of Sports.

The SLU Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

For more information about the program and admission requirements, please visit at.slu.edu.

MASTER OF ATHLETIC TRAINING

DCHS POSTBACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Master of Occupational Therapy degree program prepares professionals who wish to work with individuals and their families throughout the lifespan in support of their quality of life in the activities that they need and want to do. Populations served include individuals with developmental and learning disabilities, autism, arthritis, cancer and other debilitating illnesses, head and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic, work and sports-related injuries, amputations, burns, head trauma, stroke and other neurological conditions, and mental illness.

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) is a 62-66 credit hour program comprised of one summer course, three semesters of traditional coursework and one semester of fieldwork. Upon graduation, students are eligble to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam. SLU graduates score well with a three year average first time pass rate of 85%.

MOT students have the opportunity to work and participate in the Faculty Practice offered by the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University.

While students with prior degrees in other disciplines are welcome to apply, all applicants must complete nine specific prerequisite courses to be considered for admission. Additionally, applicants must submit a personal essay, two professional letters of reference and evidence of extracurricular activities, honors, work experience and licenses. The GRE is not required for admission into the program.

The MOT Program at Saint Louis University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

For more information about the program and admission requirements, please visit ot.slu.edu

MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

U.S. News and World Report ranks the Occupational Therapy Program among the nation’s top 36

DCHS POSTBACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Saint Louis University offers four concentrations for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrition and Physical Performance; Culinary Arts; Medical Dietetics; Dual Degree with the School of Public Health. Most classes are offered late afternoon or evening hours permitting employment flexibility. Students may pursue either full-time or part-time study for all programs.

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with an concentration in Nutrition and Physical PerformanceThe length of the program is 36-42 semester hours, depending on individual variations in education and experience.

This degree prepares students with a multidisciplinary approach to disease prevention and health promotion, utilizing nutrition and exercise intervention. It is designed for professionals who have a baccalaureate degree in an allied health field. Course work focuses on nutrition, health promotion, disease prevention, physiology and cardiovascular fitness.

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with an concentration in Medical DieteticsThe length of the program is 37 semester hours. Students receive a broad and varied exposure to both classroom and clinical settings in a multi-disciplinary environment.

This degree is for dietetic practitioners who will be nutrition care specialists in the health care system. Course work focuses in the areas of education, administration and counseling as they apply to nutrition care.

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with an concentration in Culinary Arts The length of the program is 37 semester hours. Students receive a broad and varied exposure to both classroom and clinical settings in a multi-disciplinary environment.

This degree prepares students to merge culinary nutrition skills with business skills to develop entrepreneurial services. Course work focuses on nutrition, sustainable food systems, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and organizational management.

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics/ Master of Public Health The length of the program is a minimum of 54 hours, which includes completing requirements for both degree programs. The student must also pass comprehensive oral examinations and complete a capstone practicum research project in nutrition and public health.

All programs are accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

For more information about all programs and admission requirements, please visit nd.slu.edu

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Saint Louis University’s Master of Science in Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics (MIT) is for students with a background in imaging or therapeutic science who want to pursue a new area of study for educational and research purposes.

This degree is a 12 month, three semester, year-round program with a rigorous curriculum. This degree option combines a collaborative research component with individual areas of imaging and therapeutic sciences.

Students choose to study one of the following: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Radiation Therapy. The program includes a required leadership and advanced scholarly component with students presentation of the material meant to enhance every course. The Master’s seminars I, II, and III are offered every semester, completed under the direction of a scholarly mentor and will result in a scholarly project suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, professional presentation or scholarly equivalent.

Students entering the program must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in an imaging/radiologic science discipline, or planning to register within six months of their undergraduate program completion and possess a bachelor of science degree in an imaging/radiologic science discipline.

For more information about the program and admission requirements, please visit mit.slu.edu

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR IMAGING AND THERAPEUTICS

DCHS POSTBACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Physician Assistants (PAs) are health professionals who practice medicine as members of a team with their supervising physician. They are certified nationally and licensed by individual states. They diagnose and treat patients and bring a breadth of knowledge and skills to patient care.

As one of the first PA programs in the U.S., SLU’s program boasts a dedicated faculty and staff who utilize clinical lecturers to supplement curriculum. It is a 27-month, post-baccalaureate, seven-semester, year-round program with a rigorous didactic and clinical curriculum. Thirty-four students are accepted each year and the Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree is awarded to those who successfully complete the curriculum. SLU graduates score well on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) with a five year average first time pass rate of 99%.

The primary mission of the Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program is to educate men and women to become competent, compassionate physician assistants dedicated to excellence in healthcare and the service of humanity.

In addition to coursework, each student is required to complete service hours within the didactic phase of the program. Upon completion of the PA Program, graduates have the option to continue their clinical training in an 8-15 week post-graduate mini-residency.

PAs are educated according to the medical model in a manner that complements the education of physicians. This similarity in instruction and training enhances the working relationship between the PAs and the physicians.

In order to be considered for admission, applicants must apply online by December 1 (November 1 strongly encouraged for 2012). As this is a highly competitive program, applicants are asked to meet several program prerequisites, including healthcare experience and specific coursework requirements.

The SLU PA Program has maintained full accreditation since its inception and is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). www.arc-pa.org.

For more information about the program and admission requirements, please visit pae.slu.edu

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTMASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE DEGREE

U.S. News and World Report ranks the Physician Assistant Program among the nation’s top 25

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