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.
HSRS News
J. Patrick Decoteau has been appointed to the NIDRR External Evaluation Advisory Board
J. Patrick Decoteau, professor of rehabilitation & disability studies has been appointed to the National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) External Evaluation Advisory Board. Dr. Decoteau joined five other nationally recognized experts at the group’s first meeting...Click here for more information.
Springfield College School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies Introduces New Program in Health Science/General Studies
As the nation confronts an increasing shortage of health care professionals, the Springfield College School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies (HSRS) will introduce a new bachelor’s degree program in health science/general studies this September. Read more.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.
News Archives
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William M. Susman
P.T., Ph.D. Dean
- Phone: (413) 748-3820
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