School of Health Professions
Health Professions
Thank you for your interest in the School of Health Professions at 的 University of Southern 小姐issippi. We are excited that you are considering one of our highly esteemed programs that include public health, athletic training, kinesiotherapy, and therapeutic recreation.
的博士. Lynn Cook Hartwig Public Health Program offers undergraduate degrees that includes a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with emphasis areas in Health Policy and Administration, Health Promotion and Health Behavior, and Allied Health. Students graduating with an undergraduate degree are prepared to obtain jobs in various health settings, including community health programs, health clinics, hospitals, government sponsored health programs, and state and local health departments. 为 Master’s of Public Health degree, students can choose from three public health emphasis areas: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Promotion and Health Behavior, Health Policy and Administration. Graduates are qualified for excellent upper-level jobs in health administration, research or education in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, managed care organizations, state and regional health departments, and industry and government agencies.
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的 Athletic Training Program is the only Athletic Training program in the state of 小姐issippi. Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
的 Kinesiotherapy Program is the only Kinesiotherapy Program in the southeast region of the United States. Registered kinesiotherapists work closely with health care providers including; physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. 的 kinesiotherapy major is an excellent choice if you wish to pursue graduate studies in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or prosthetics and orthotics.
的 的rapeutic Recreation major is a baccalaureate program that prepares students for certification as a Certified 的rapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Graduates with a B.S. degree or higher in 的rapeutic Recreation are eligible to apply to the National Council for 的rapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) for certification, and are awarded certification upon successful completion of the national exam.
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的博士. Lynn Cook Hartwig Public Health Program is accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH).
的 Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
的 Kinesiotherapy Program is accredited by the American Kinesiotherapy Association.