D'Youville College

D'Youville College is a private, co-educational, liberal arts and professional college located in residential Buffalo, New York, delivering skills, confidence, leadership and a global view in a caring environment. Founded in 1908 by the Grey Nuns, D'Youville College has long been considered a leader among colleges for its progressive and comprehensive programs. With a student population of approximately 3000, D'Youville offers its students the diversity and resources of a much larger college and the attention and accessibility that is usually attributed to a small college. Our campus offers students comprehensive facilities, modern computer labs and state-of-the-art medical labs. Our teaching faculty are the core of what makes D'Youville College a special place.

Why choose the D'Youville?

• Flexibility - can be completed part time and full time with flexible offerings during the evenings and some Saturdays.
  
  
• Affordability - various forms of undergraduate and graduate financial aid is available including assistantships and merit scholarships. Some merit scholarships can be worth up to $62,000.
  
  
• Valuable - D'Youville College Health Care graduates have very high national test pass rates and many are in leadership positions within the health care markets of the United States and Canada.
  
  
• Direct Entry - All students accepted into these health care programs do not have to reapply to the upper division or advance degree. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in their undergraduate coursework to continue to the advance level of the program.

Two Degree Bachelor's + Master's Occupational Therapy Program

This five-year program is accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association and graduated its first class in 1990. Students will receive a bachelor's in Human Occupation and a master's in Occupational Therapy. There are approximately 260 students enrolled in OT. Student and faculty professional involvement and curriculum review is ongoing and reviews are scheduled each semester to maintain a quality program. Graduates enjoy a 100 percent employment rate upon graduation and also receive above average salaries.

Two Degree Bachelor's + Doctorate Physical Therapy Program

This six-year program leading to a dual Bachelor's degree either in Biology, Health Services Management, or Exercise and Sports Studies and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education. There are approximately 270 students enrolled in this program which is one of our most popular. The program has a strong student association with a student mentor program for all new admissions. Clinicians, faculty, and students are in integral part of curriculum review and design. Students and faculty are leaders in local and state professional associations and have presented at national professional conferences and faculty have numerous publications in medical journals.

Our surveys show 100 percent of D'Youville PT graduates are employed at above average salaries. Career opportunities are available in hospitals, mental health clinics, home care, neurological rehabilitation, pediatrics, school settings, long term care, education and research.

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management

The Health Services Management program allows the student to work with faculty in the graduate program in Health Services Administration (MHSA) and the graduate program in Physical Therapy (DPT). The program also offers direct admission to the doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) under the Health Services Management option. Extensive fieldwork is required for the Health and Education or Operations option. Internships with affiliated health agencies are included in the program.

BS/MS in Dietetics

D'Youville College's BS/MS Dietetics program combines an undergraduate and graduate education within a variety of professional settings and offers practice in conducting research. This five-year fully coordinated program offers an innovative departure from traditional four-year coordinated programs and those that require an additional internship year. In addition, this program is consistent with the emerging recommendation of the American Dietetic Association regarding the importance of a graduate degree in the field of nutrition.

Students gain practical experience in local facilities that support the development of professional skills in clinical dietetics, food service management and nutrition education. There is also an opportunity to study one semester in Crete, Greece. Graduates of the five-year program receive a combined BS/MS degree and are eligible to take the national exam to become a Registered Dietitian.

BS/MS and Master's in Physician Assistant

The New York State Education Department has approved our two physician assistant degree programs: A combined bachelor and master's degree (BS/MS) and a master's degree (MS). Our program has been in existence since 1993 and this approval signifies our commitment to ensuring that our students receive a superior clinical education.

The mission of the D'Youville College physician assistant program is to prepare high quality clinicians with the highest ethical standards, who will be leaders in the PA profession. Our graduates will be trained to serve a variety of patient populations with sensitivity and compassion, and with an emphasis on the needs of the medically underserved. We are dedicated to fostering the skills necessary to generate new clinical insights based on medically relevant research.

Master of Science in Health Services Administration

The graduate level Health Services Administration (HSA) program is intended for those who wish to pursue planning and leadership roles as health policy analysts, program planners and evaluators, health services researchers and managers in the private sector, government and non-profit organizations. The HSA program prepares its students to excel in decision-making skills, critical thinking, and small group communications.

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

This entry level MS in Occupational Therapy is designed for students who have a BA degree in another area of study and who meet certain admissions criteria including the completion of specific prerequisite undergraduate coursework. The 3 year curriculum includes 6 months of supervised fieldwork and research.

The program accepts a limited number of students each fall and students are encouraged to apply early.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

This graduate entry level program is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree and who have completed all undergraduate prerequisites required by the PT department. The 108 credit hour program includes traditional college coursework, distance learning, clinical fieldwork affiliations and required research.

This program is competitive and accepts a limited number of students. Early application is encouraged. The application deadline is November 30^th for entry into the following fall cohort.

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