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Health Care Resource Guide | 2020-2021 17 health programs Offered on campuses in Central Mass. or online Degrees offered Health degrees and programs offered Head of school Anna Maria College 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton 01612 508-849-3360 • www.annamaria.edu B C Conc. GC M Bachelor's in art therapy, health and community services, health science, human development and human services, music therapy, RN to BS in nursing (online), paramedicine, psychology, pre licensure nursing program, social work; hybrid bachelor's/master's in health emergency management; certificate and undergraduate concentration in addiction counseling, EMT basic, victim studies, health administration; master's in counseling psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, social work (MSW) Mary Lou Retelle president Assumption University 500 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 508-767-7000 • www.assumption.edu B C CAGS Conc. GC M Pre-baccalaureate certificate in alcohol and substance abuse counseling, medical coding and billing; bachelor of arts in human services and rehabilitation studies, psychology, health sciences with concentrations in communication sciences and disorders, patient advocacy, pre-clinical health professions, pre-PT, pre-OT; bachelor science in nursing; concentrations (in conjunction with any baccalaureate major) in OT, PT; certificate of graduate study and CAGS in resiliency in the helping professions, special ops: service members, veterans, and their families, transition specialist; certificate of graduate study in addiction counseling; professional certificate (post-baccalaureate) in patient advocacy; master of arts in clinical counseling psychology, health advocacy; master of arts and CAGS in applied behavior analysis, rehabilitation counseling; master of science in physician assistant studies; MBA in healthcare management Francesco C. Cesareo president Bay Path University: The American Women's College (a) 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge 01566 800-495-7284 or 413-889-3022 • www.baypath.edu/tawc B C Online bachelor's in psychology including general psychology, child psychology, counseling foundations, foundations in drug and alcohol abuse counseling, forensic psychology, human services and rehabilitation; in health services administration including health sciences and health and wellness; in health foundations; in community health; in nursing (RN to BSN); in food science and safety; certificates in food science and safety, health and wellness, human services and rehabilitation Sandra Doran (b) president Becker College 61 Sever St., Worcester 01609 508-373-9588 • www.becker.edu A B Conc. M P Associate in nursing, animal care, veterinary technology; dual degree associate in animal care with bachelor's in criminal justice, psychology, business administration, or forensic science; dual degree associate in veterinary technology with bachelor's in business; bachelor's in nursing, RN to BS in nursing (online), health sciences, exercise science with concentrations in pre-physical therapy or health and fitness, veterinary science with concentrations in pre-veterinary or veterinary technology, psychology with concentrations in mental health counseling or addictions counseling; master's in mental health counseling and counseling (non-licensure) Nancy Crimmin president Clark University 950 Main St., Worcester 01610 508-793-7711 • www.clarku.edu B C Conc. D GC M P T Bachelor's in psychology; concentration (undergraduate) in health, science, and society; doctorate in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology; master's of health science in community and global health; certificate in community and global health, health informatics; advising program in pre-health careers; training in emergency medical service David Fithian president College of the Holy Cross 1 College St., Worcester 01610 508-793-2011 • www.holycross.edu B P Bachelor's in psychology; minor in neuroscience; extensive health professions advising Rev. Philip L. Boroughs S.J. (c) president Dean College 99 Main St., Franklin 02038 877-879-3326 • www.dean.edu A B Associate in pre-athletic training, health sciences, pre-nursing and science; associate and bachelor's in athletic coaching and recreation management, psychology; bachelor's in biology, exercise science, health and society and human services Paula M. Rooney president Fitchburg State University 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg 01420 978-665-3000 • www.fitchburgstate.edu B CAGS Conc. GC M Bachelor's in exercise and sports science, LPN to BS in nursing, military LPN to BS in nursing, RN to BS in nursing (online), psychological science; CAGS interdisciplinary studies – school counseling; concentration in applied psychology, clinical exercise physiology, cognitive science, fitness management, health sciences, neuroscience and behavior, strength and conditioning; graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis (online), autism spectrum disorders (online), forensic nursing (online); master's in counseling (clinical mental health or school counseling), forensic nursing (online), MBA healthcare management (online); undergraduate program in environmental public health;master's in special education, guided studies – applied behavior analysis (online); graduate certificate in healthcare management (online) Richard S. Lapidus president Framingham State University 100 State St., Framingham 01701 508-620-1220 • www.framingham.edu B GC M P Bachelor's in American Sign Language, food and nutrition, food science, health and wellness, psychology, RN to BS in nursing; graduate certificate in healthcare administration, nursing education, nursing leadership, nursing case management, school nutrition; master's in counseling psychology, food and nutrition, healthcare administration, nursing (nursing education or nursing leadership), nutrition education F. Javier Cevallos president Massachusetts Bay Community College 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham 01702 781-239-3000 • www.massbay.edu A C T Associate in nursing (ADN) and radiologic technology (radiography); certificate in central processing technology, EMT, medical coding, medical office administrative assistant, paramedicine, phlebotomy, practical nursing (LPN), surgical technology; advanced certificate in computed tomography (CAT scanning); non-credit training available through Center for Workforce Development and Community Education- nursing assistant (CNA) and CPR Lynne Davis dean of health sciences MCPHS University 19 Foster St., Worcester 01608 508-373-5649 • www.mcphs.edu B C CAGS D GC M P Advanced certificate in magnetic resonance imaging (online); advanced certificate in nuclear medicine technology (online); associate's to master's in dental hygiene (online); bachelor's in dental hygiene (fast track and degree completion/online); bachelor's in diagnostic medical sonography (fast track and echocardiography track); bachelor's in health sciences (degree completion/online); CAGS in Chinese herbal medicine; doctor of acupuncture & integrative health (online); doctor of health sciences (online); master of health sciences (online); doctor of optometry; doctor of pharmacy (accelerated PharmD), doctor of physical therapy, doctor of science in physician assistant studies (online); graduate certificate in oral health professions education (online); master of acupuncture, master of acupuncture & oriental medicine, master of science in clinical management & graduate certificate (online), master of science in dental hygiene (online), master of physician assistant studies (accelerated), master of public health & graduate certificate (online), master of science in clinical research (online); master of science in regulatory affairs & health policy with two graduate certificates (online); master's & PhD in pharmaceutics, pharmacology; MBA in healthcare management & graduate certificate (online); doctor of nursing practice (online); MSN/FNP & CAGS (standard and online), MSN psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner & CAGS (online); postbaccalaureate BS in nursing; RN to BS in nursing (online), RN to MSN bridge program/FNP (online) Richard J. Lessard president Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner 01440 978-632-6600 • www.mwcc.edu A C T Associate and certificates in healthcare, medical assisting, and human services; associates in dental hygiene, exercise and sports science, medical lab technician, nursing, physical therapy assistant, pharmacy, and veterinary tech; certificates in allied health, dental assisting, medical office, paramedic technology, patient care, practical nursing, substance abuse counseling; training in ESOL nursing assistant, EMT, and phlebotomy James Vander Hooven president Nichols College 129 Center Road, Dudley 01571 508-213-1560 • www.nichols.edu B Bachelor's in psychology Susan West Engelkemeyer (d) president A Associate in advanced placement nurse education (LPN and paramedic), computer information systems (health information option), dental hygiene, general studies (pre-pharmacy option), health care (medical office management, medical sales/marketing, practical nursing, pre-dental hygiene, pre-nursing and public health options), medical support specialist (medical assisting option), nurse 19 Foster St., Worcester 01608 508-373-5649 • www.mcphs.edu D GC M P in physician assistant studies (online); graduate certificate in oral health professions education (online); master of acupuncture, master of acupuncture & oriental medicine, master of science in clinical management & graduate certificate (online), master of science in dental hygiene (online), master of physician assistant studies (accelerated), master of public health & graduate certificate (online), master of science in clinical research (online); master of science in regulatory affairs & health policy with two graduate certificates (online); master's & PhD in pharmaceutics, pharmacology; MBA in healthcare management & graduate certificate (online); doctor of nursing practice (online); MSN/FNP & CAGS (standard and online), MSN psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner & CAGS (online); postbaccalaureate BS in nursing; RN to BS in nursing (online), RN to MSN bridge program/FNP (online) Richard J. Lessard president Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner 01440 978-632-6600 • www.mwcc.edu A C T Associate and certificates in healthcare, medical assisting, and human services; associates in dental hygiene, exercise and sports science, medical lab technician, nursing, physical therapy assistant, pharmacy, and veterinary tech; certificates in allied health, dental assisting, medical office, paramedic technology, patient care, practical nursing, substance abuse counseling; training in ESOL nursing assistant, EMT, and phlebotomy James Vander Hooven president Nichols College 129 Center Road, Dudley 01571 508-213-1560 • www.nichols.edu B Bachelor's in psychology Susan West Engelkemeyer (d) president Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 01606 508-853-2300 • www.qcc.edu A C P T Associate in advanced placement nurse education (LPN and paramedic), computer information systems (health information option), dental hygiene, general studies (pre-pharmacy option), health care (medical office management, medical sales/marketing, practical nursing, pre-dental hygiene, pre-nursing and public health options), medical support specialist (medical assisting option), nurse education (day and evening), occupational therapy assistant, paramedic technology, psychology, radiologic technology, respiratory care, surgical technology; certificate in dental assisting, EMT (basic and paramedic), EMT direct-entry, medical assisting, medical office, nursing assistant, nursing assistant direct-entry, perioperative nursing, pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician direct- entry, phlebotomy/EKG technician, phlebotomy/EKG technician direct-entry, practical nursing (day and evening), public health; see website for additional training and certification options including aide cuidado personal, basic life support for healthcare providers, nurse assistant/home health aide training, RN/LPN refresher and virtual dementia tour Luis G. Pedraja president University of Massachusetts Medical School, Graduate School of Nursing 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester 01655 508-856-8989 • www.umassmed.edu C D GC M P Certificates in advanced trauma life support, advanced cardiac life support, basic life support, pediatric life support, fundamentals of critical care support; doctorate in biochemistry and molecular pharmacology, bioinformatic and computational biology, biomedical engineering, cancer biology, cell biology, clinical and population health research, immunology and microbiology, medicine (MD and MD/PhD), nursing (adult gerontology, DNP, FNP), neuroscience; master's in advanced generalist and clinical investigation (e) Michael F. Collins chancellor and senior vice president for health sciences Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road, Worcester 01609-2280 508-831-5000 • www.wpi.edu B Conc. D GC M Bachelor's in psychological science; bachelor's, master's, and doctorate in biochemistry, bioinformatics and computational biology, biology and biotechnology, biomedical engineering; concentration in global public health; graduate certificate in health systems innovation; master's in neuroscience Laurie Leshin president Worcester State University 486 Chandler St., Worcester 01602 508-929-8000 • www.worcester.edu B Conc. EDS GC M P Bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders, public health, psychology, occupational studies, health education, nursing; concentrations available in bioinformatics in the undergraduate majors of biology, biotechnology, chemistry and computer science; education specialist degree in school psychology; graduate certificate in school psychology; master's in occupational therapy, health care administration, nursing with concentrations in community and public health nursing or nurse educator, speech-language pathology, moderate disabilities; post-master's certificate in community public health nursing, nursing education Barry M. Maloney president Source: Each college via survey or website. Notes: Degrees and programs offered are subject to change. A = associate degree, B= bachelor's degree, C = certificate, Conc. = concentration, D = doctoral degree, GC = graduate certificate, M = master's degree, P = program, T = training. ADN = associate degree in nursing, BSN = bachelor of science in nursing, CAGS = certificate of advanced graduate study, CPR = cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, DNP = doctor of nursing practice, EDS = educational specialist degree, EKG = electrocardiogram, EMT = emergency medical technician, ESOL = English for speakers of other languages, FNP = family nurse practitioner, LPN = licensed practical nurse, MBA = master of business administration, MD = medical doctor, MD/PhD = medical doctor/doctor of philosophy, MSN= master's of science in nursing, MSW = master of social work, OT = occupational therapy, PharmD = doctorate in pharmacy, PhD = doctorate of philosophy, PT = physical therapy, RN = registered nurse. (a) Bay Path University is based in Longmeadow. (b) Succeeded Carol A. Leary effective June 30, 2020 (c) Plans to step down on June 30, 2021 to take a sabbatical followed by a new opportunity with the Jesuit Order (d) Plans to retire at close of academic year 2020-2021 (e) As reported in September 2019 - Compiled by: Heide Martin, hmartin@nebusinessmedia.com Did you know our lists are available for download? Our lists can be your lists! • Choose the format that best meets your needs – PDF or Excel • Download any individual list or a combination of lists • Get extended lists not available anywhere else Worcester Business Journal WBJ Questions? Want to be included on a List? Contact Timothy Doyle at tdoyle@nebusinessmedia.com. ACCESS THE LISTS TODAY! Order now at www.wbjournal.com/lists-data Information is POWER! Our Lists are the only comprehensive source for information on the region's companies, executives and industries that drive Central Massachusetts' economy and market. HEALTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

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