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Health Care Resource Guide | 2021-2022 13 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-BSN (online), paramedics, pre-licensure nursing (BSN); 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) Judith Kenary assistant VP for academic affairs Assumption University 500 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 508-767-7000 • www.assumption.edu B C CAGS Conc. GC M 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; professional certificate (post- baccalaureate) in patient advocacy; master of arts in clinical counseling psychology, health advocacy; master of arts in clinical counseling psychology; master of arts and CAGS in applied behavior analysis, rehabilitation counseling; MBA in healthcare management Francesco C. Cesareo 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 Conc. P Bachelor's with majors in biology, chemistry, psychology and student designed majors in neuroscience, health policy studies; concentration in biochemistry; extensive health professions advising Vincent D. Rougeau 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, biology: health sciences; 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 public health sciences; 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), master of occupational therapy; 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 criminal psychology, psychology Glenn Sulmasy 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 Chan Medical School, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester 01655 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), master's in interprofessional nursing leadership, PhD in nursing, neuroscience; master's in advanced generalist and clinical investigation Michael F. Collins chancellor and senior vice president for health sciences Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner 01440 978-632-6600 • www.mwcc.edu A C T 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 criminal psychology, psychology Glenn Sulmasy 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 Chan Medical School, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester 01655 508-856-5801 • 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), master's in interprofessional nursing leadership, PhD in nursing, neuroscience; master's in advanced generalist and clinical investigation 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 P 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 bioscience management, medicinal plant chemistry, neuroscience; pre-health advising program for undergraduates 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, nursing; concentration available in health education in the undergraduate major of public health; concentrations available in bioinformatics in the undergraduate majors of biology, biotechnology, chemistry and computer science;education specialist degree in school psychology; post-master's certificate in community/public health nursing, nursing education; master's in occupational therapy, nursing with concentrations in population and public health or nurse educator, speech-language pathology; post-master's certificate in community/public health nursing, nursing education; 100% on-line master of science in nursing with concentrations in nurse educator or public & population health; minor in addictions counseling; pre- and post-bachelor's certificate in addictions counseling; pre-medical concentrations in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, and non-STEM majors 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. Becker College is not included on this list as it permanently closed at the end of the 2021 spring semester. Longmeadow-based Bay Path University is not included on this list as its health programs could not be confirmed. - Compiled by: Heide Martin, hmartin@nebusinessmedia.com We are Local, Independent, Certified Financial Planners Guiding You Toward A Life of Success, as You Define It. www.CarrFinancial.net Call us at 508.795.0264 for a no-obligation discussion about what we can do for you 20 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01605 T A X S T R A T E G Y I N V E S T M E N T R E T I R E M E N T Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Private Advisor Group, a registered investment advisor. Private Advisor Group & Carr Financial Group are separate entities from LPL Financial.

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