2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
College of Health Professions
Administration
Dean: Olsson; Associate Dean: Goossen.
Web site www.gvsu.edu/chp
Mission
The College of Health Professions strives to be a model of excellence in health care education in the twenty-first century. The mission of the college is to prepare reflective professionals with the foundation necessary to serve and guide health care.
Program Information
The College of Health Professions houses eight programs: a clinical doctoral degree in Physical Therapy; master's degrees in Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies; and baccalaureate degrees in Medical Laboratory Science, Health Professions, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health Management, and Therapeutic Recreation.
Accreditation
The medical laboratory science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science. The radiation therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The diagnostic medical sonography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS). The occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The physician assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The physical therapy curriculum is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Secondary Admission for Undergraduates
Three undergraduate programs in the College of Health Professions require a non-competitive secondary admissions/application process: Medical Laboratory Science, Occupational Safety and Health Management, and Therapeutic Recreation. See the Academic Programs section of the catalog for details.
Admission into the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences programs (Radiation Therapy or Sonography) involves a competitive secondary admissions process. Those who are already practicing in an RIS profession and have national registration with two years of college are eligible to pursue a baccalaureate degree and specialize in two RIS emphasis areas. Call the College of Health Professions for further program details.
Graduate Admissions
The Clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy and the Master's Degree programs in Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies require a post baccalaureate application process; admission into these programs is competitive. See appropriate Academic Program description for information on graduate admission.
Student Services
The CHP Student Services Director and Academic Advisors are available to assist prospective students and their families with an introduction to the university and the College of Health Professions. In addition, they are available to help undergraduate and graduate students with academic advising and general program planning.
Student Organizations
The College of Health Professions encourages students to consider participation in any one of the following clubs as it pertains to program interest:
Pre-Physician Assistant Club
Pre-Physical Therapy Club
Pre-Occupational Therapy Club
Student Occupational Therapy Club
Therapeutic Recreation Club
Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Student Organization (RISSO)
Scholarship Resources
Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to students in their respective programs. Information regarding scholarships is available through the College of Health Professions Web site: www.gvsu.edu/chp, or through Grand Valley State University's Financial Aid Office at: www.gvsu.edu/financialaid.