Health & Wellness

The Healthcare Administration Program at Arcadia University is one of the only undergraduate four year programs of its kind in the country. Students graduate with a bachelors degree in healthcare adminstration and are prepared to manage hospitals, nursing homes, private healthcare practices, assisted living centers, surgicenters and urgent care centers, or work in the public health area. Many other students use the degree and the business education to become practice owners or department heads after completing graduate study in the health sciences such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, nursing, or physician assistant.

Throughout the four year program, the classroom experience is coupled with opportunities to work as a student healthcare consultant, an administrative intern, or as a paid assistant in a healthcare facility.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN HEALTH SCIENCES

AT ARCADIA UNIVERSITY

THE DPT PROGRAM AT ARCADIA UNIVERSITY

The nationally recognized Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Arcadia University has been ranked as one of the best programs in the nation. Graduates of the DPT program assume important positions in hospitals, private practices, and in industry.

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 THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM AT ARCADIA UNIVERSITY

The physician assistant is trained to take medical histories, perform physical examinations, diagnose common illnesses, order laboratory tests and determine treatment including prescribing appropriate medication, as well as counseling and educating patients concerning their medical problems. Arcadia's master’s degree program in Medical Science (M.M.S.) is designed to produce graduates who are well-equipped to deliver high-quality, cost-effective primary health care in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and other community settings.

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THE MPH PROGRAM AT ARCADIA UNIVERSITY

The Master of Public Health program at Arcadia University prepares students to work in the diverse healthcare specialty of public health. Focusing on the practical as well as the research components of the profession, the program prepares students to take positions with government agencies, foundations, social agencies, and private organizations devoted to ensuring the wellness of the American public.

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THE GENETIC COUNSELING PROGRAM AT ARCADIA UNIVERSITY

 Genetic Counseling is a growing profession that combines expertise in scientific knowledge and finely developed counseling abilities. The majority of graduates work in major medical centers. The range of positions open to genetic counselors continues to expand and now includes general genetics services (pediatric and adult), clinical services devoted to one diagnosis (a specialty clinic), community support organizations, public health departments and services, administration, research, commercial laboratories, and private practice. The continuing growth in genomic testing predicts expansion for the profession.     

Arcadia’s Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program offers a degree in a recognized specialty in medical genetics. The two-year, full-time graduate program is designed to provide students with the proficiencies and knowledge base required of a successful practitioner. The program includes scientific, medical, psychological and clinical courses combined with practical experience.

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