BS in Health Sciences/MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics

立博体育官网项目

合并后的BS/MSPO为a 5年计划, which enables you to start your career sooner. Students complete the requirements for the bachelor's degree and begin the professional MSPO程序 in the fourth year, completing the master's degree by the end of the fifth year. 

我们的 combined BS/MSPO程序 prepares graduates to meet the intellectual, 社会, 文化, and economic challenges of our changing healthcare system. The curriculum combines a liberal arts education with a strong science core to provide the foundation for success in professional practice.

修复学家 design, fabricate, and fit devices known as 假体 (artificial limbs) for individuals who have partial or total absence of a limb.

矫正器修配者 设计和配合设备称为 矫形器 (orthopedic braces) to enhance function and provide care for patients who have disabling conditions of the limbs and spine.

想要更多地了解这个行业? 看看 whatispop.org! 

科技进步

New design innovations and advances in technology offer dramatic benefits to people who use 假体 or 矫形器. 例如, advanced prosthetic knees can be controlled by microprocessors that improve gait stability and walking pattern efficiency. Orthoses equipped with Bluetooth devices can electronically interface with nerves to enhance motor control.

The National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) mandated that all prosthetics and orthotic educational programs be 提升到硕士学位 2012年水平. 我们的 currently accredited 假肢和矫形学项目 offered in partnership with Hanger Clinic has been licensed by the Department of Higher Education, 康涅狄格州. We are one of 13 accredited MSPO程序s in the United States.

我们的 学院由临床专家组成 with advanced degrees who are committed to advancing the profession of 假肢和矫形器 and mentoring those who will become the new professionals of tomorrow. 我们的 smaller classes allow the faculty to devote more attention to students, getting to know you personally and understand your career goals.

项目要求

The undergraduate portion of the combined BS/MSPO is a minimum of 122 credits. 下面列出了课程示例.  For more information and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the 课程目录.

职业前景

修复学家 and orthotists are in high demand, with employment expected to grow 15% from 2022 to 2033, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The Hursey中心 - 我们的 New Academic Building

The Hursey中心 opened in Fall 2021 and includes state-of-the-art labs and classrooms for ENHP students. 设施 include labs for motion analysis, 人类的表现, 物理治疗, 假肢和矫形器, 护理模拟及更多. 

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入学

Freshman applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in late September. We recommend that high school students who are interested in the Prosthetics and Orthotics program complete courses in biology, 化学, 物理, and mathematics with an A or B grade point average. 转移 students are not currently accepted into the program.

The 立博体育官网 implemented a test optional policy in 2018 for applicants who believe that their SAT or ACT scores are not representative of their academic achievements and potential. All students are welcome to apply as test optional and should indicate so on their application. 我们的 test optional policy is consistent with the goal of reviewing each application for admission in a holistic manner. 

入学和经济援助办公室
800.947.4303
admission@keaimaile.com

学费和助学金

If you are a full-time undergraduate student applying to the combined BS in Health Science and Master of Science in 假肢和矫形学项目, you will be considered for financial aid programs that the University administers. 除了我们自己的资金, the 立博体育官网 participates in all Federal Title IV Programs and Federal Family Education Loan Programs.

Residents of Connecticut and those states with reciprocal agreements with the 康涅狄格州 may also be eligible to receive state scholarships or grants.

The following links provide information on tuition and financial aid:

• 本科学费/杂费/食宿费
• 金融援助

To discuss ways to finance your program of study, contact the 财政援助主任 for the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions:

860.768.4296
finaid@keaimaile.com

项目联系

希瑟·约翰逊
项目专家
假肢和矫形学项目
860.768.5207
hejohnson@keaimaile.com