School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies
Modern healthcare is increasingly interdisciplinary, with teams of providers delivering a continuum of care from the moment that a patient faces an acute medical crisis, through clinical care, and into rehabilitation.With the range of programs that we offer, Springfield College is uniquely situated to offer this collaborative preparation for today’s and tomorrow’s healthcare careers.
The school includes Springfield College’s undergraduate and graduate programs in:
physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation and disability studies, and emergency medical services management.
Recent additions to the academic programs are:
For an application or admissions information; contact:
- Undergraduate Admissions: (413) 748-3136
- Graduate Admissions (413) 748- 3225
Formed in 2005, Springfield College's School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies expands the College's longstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in the health sciences with interdisciplinary partnerships among the programs.
Summer 2008 PT Information Sessions
PT Information Sessions will be held on July 11, July 25, and August 1 for interested juniors and seniors who are considering application for the physical therapy program. For further information about these sessions and to register, please contact the Admissions Office at 413-748-3136.
HSRS News
Dr. Katherine Post has 2 articles published in the American Occupational Therapy Association Quarterly Newsletter.
Dr. Katherine Post, Associate Professor and chair of the Occupational Therapy Department has two articles published in the June 2008 edition of the American Occupational Therapy Association Technology Special Interest Section Quarterly Newsletter.Click here for more information.
Dr. Jennifer Hixon revised a chapter on Musculoskeletal Disorders
Dr. Jennifer Hixon, Chair, Physician Assistant Studies program, revised a chapter on Musculoskeletal Disorders co-authored with Patrick C. Auth, PhD, MS, PA-C for the 3rd edition of Physician Assistant Review.Click here for more information.
S. J. Hart, author of Lies in Silence, will be giving a colloquium at Springfield College
S. J. Hart, author of Lies in Silence, a new book based on the true story of one family's ability to cope with a psychiatric disability, will be giving a colloquium at Springfield College in Dr. Michael Accordino’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation graduate class (RHDS 694) on July 7th, 2008 at 4:00pm in Locklin Hall Room 105.Click here for more information.
J. Patrick Decoteau and Jon Veltri recently presented at the 28th Annual International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Conference
J. Patrick Decoteau, professor of rehabilitation & disability studies and Jon Veltri, ‘G 93, recently presented “Improving Practitioner Efficiency Through Information Literacy: Beyond the Basics to Application” at the 28th Annual International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Conference held in Los Angeles.Click here for more information.
News Archives
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William M. Susman
P.T., Ph.D. Dean
- Phone: (413) 748-3820
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