Human Performance and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department Chair and Associate Professor: Tarang Jain
Athletic Training Program Director and Professor: Dani Moffit
Occupational Therapy Program Director: Catherine Canavan
Associate Professors: Deanna Dye, Michael Foley, Karla Judge
Clinical Associate Professors: Trent Jackman, James Ralphs
Clinical Assistant Professors: Bryan Arroyo, Devin Bean, Catherine Canavan, Jill S. Harris, Amanda Henscheid, Ankur Padhye, Brandon Payne, Kylee Permann, Adam Squires, Heather Steimlosk
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | Degree | Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| M.S. in Athletic Training | Degree | Master of Science |
| Master of Occupational Therapy | Degree | Master of Occupational Therapy |
| Accelerated M.S. in Athletic Training to Doctor of Physical Therapy | Degree | Master of Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| Accelerated B.S. in Exercise Science to M.S. in Athletic Training | Degree | BS/MSAT |
| Accelerated B.S. in Health Science to Master of Occupational Therapy | Degree | Bachelor of Science/Master of Occupational Therapy |
Mission Statements and Learning Outcomes
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
We educate physical therapists to make a difference in the health of their communities.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the DPT program are:
- SLO #1 Obtain the foundational knowledge and skills to sit for the national physical therapy licensure examination required to assume roles as competent entry-level physical therapists.
- SLO #2 Gain experience in diverse practice settings or with a variety of patient populations.
- SLO #3 Be skilled in patient education.
- SLO #4 Develop habits of critical reflection and self-directed learning.
- SLO #5 Acquire professional advocacy and inter-professional collaboration skills.
Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
We foster multidisciplinary learning opportunities that produce athletic trainers who are uniquely qualified in interprofessional healthcare settings.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the MSAT program are:
- SLO #1 Provide high quality educational experiences both clinically and didactically, preparing students for success on the Board of Certification's (BOC) national certifying exam.
- SLO #2 Prepare graduates that practice with cultural competence and professional integrity.
- SLO #3 Promote the use of Evidence Based Practice for the delivery of patient care.
- SLO #4 Prepare graduates for employment in both traditional as well as non-traditional work environments associated with athletic health care.
- SLO #5 Prepare the athletic training students to incorporate a positive working relationship with fellow students, athletic, and allied health community members.
Master of Occupational Therapy Program
The mission of the MOT program is to empower students to become resilient and innovative practitioners who foster the health and well-being of individuals and communities through the power of occupation.
The Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the MOT Program are:
- SLO #1 Graduates will exemplify occupation-based practice.
- SLO #2 Graduates will provide holistic occupational therapy services.
- SLO #3 Graduates will demonstrate professional reasoning skills which incorporate knowledge of occupation-based models and frames of reference, research evidence, and self-reflection.