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Health Care Resource Guide | 2022-2023 11 Colleges and universities with health programs Offered on campuses in Central Mass. or online School Types of degrees offered (1) Health degrees and programs offered Head(s) of school/ year founded Anna Maria College 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton 01612 508-849-3360 • www.annamaria.edu B, CAGS, M Bachelor's in nursing (prelicensure BSN), RN to BSN (online), health science, health science (pre-pharmacy track), health administration, emergency services leadership, paramedic science, addiction studies, art therapy, social work, psychology, human services; master's in health emergency management, counseling psychology (licensure track), counseling psychology (non-licensure track), social work (MSW); CAGS in business (health care administration), criminal justice (victim studies); paramedics program, emergency medical leadership (EMT) Mary Lou Retelle president 1946 Assumption University 500 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 508-767-7000 • www.assumption.edu B, CAGS, Conc., GC, M BA in human services & rehabilitation studies, psychology, health sciences with concentrations in communication sciences & disorders, patient advocacy, pre-clinical health professions, pre-PT, pre-OT; BS in nursing; concentration in OT, PT; certificate of graduate study & CAGS in resiliency in helping professions, special ops: service members, veterans and their families, transition specialist; MA in clinical counseling psychology; master's & CAGS in applied behavior analysis, rehabilitation counseling; master's in physician assistant studies; MBA in healthcare management Greg Weiner president 1904 Clark University 950 Main St., Worcester 01610 508-793-7711 • www.clarku.edu B, D, GC, M Bachelor's in psychology; concentration (undergraduate) in health, science & society; doctorate in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology; master's of health science in community & global health; graduate certificate in community & global health; advising program in pre-health careers; training in emergency medical service David Fithian president 1887 College of the Holy Cross 1 College St., Worcester 01610 508-793-2011 • www.holycross.edu B, Conc. Bachelor's in biology, chemistry, psychology and health studies; minor in neuroscience; concentration in biochemistry; health professions advising Vincent D. Rougeau president 1843 Dean College 99 Main St., Franklin 02038 877-879-3326 • www.dean.edu A, B Bachelor's & associate in athletic coaching & recreation management, exercise science, psychology; bachelor's in biology, health & society, human services; associate in health sciences, pre-nursing, science Edward Augustus Jr. chancellor Kenneth Elmore president 1865 Fitchburg State University 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg 01420 978-665-3000 • www.fitchburgstate.edu B, C, CAGS Bachelor's in exercise & sports science, LPN to BSN, military LPN to BSN, RN to BSN (online), human services, psychological science, biology: health sciences; CAGS interdisciplinary studies – school counseling; concentration in applied psychology, clinical exercise physiology, cognitive science, fitness management, health sciences, neuroscience & behavior, strength & 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); CAGS: interdisciplinary- reading specialist; certificate in reading specialist; master's guided studies dyslexia specialist; certificate in autism spectrum disorder Richard S. Lapidus president 1894 Framingham State University 100 State St., Framingham 01701 508-620-1220 • www.framingham.edu B, C, M Bachelor's in American Sign Language, food & nutrition, food science, health & 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 & nutrition, healthcare administration, nursing (nursing education or nursing leadership), nutrition education Nancy S. Niemi president 1839 Massachusetts Bay Community College 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham 01702 781-239-3000 • www.massbay.edu A, C, T Associate in nursing (ADN), advanced placement nursing for (LPN & paramedic), radiologic technology radiography (day & evening) and surgical technology (day & evening); certificate in central processing, EMT (day & evening), medical coding, medical office administrative assistant (hybrid), paramedicine (day & evening), phlebotomy, practical nursing (LPN); advanced certificate in computed tomography (remote); non- credit training available through Center for Workforce Development and Community Education- nursing assistant (CNA) and CPR David Podell president 1961 MCPHS University 19 Foster St., Worcester 01608 508-373-5649 • www.mcphs.edu B, CAGS, D, M Advanced certificate in magnetic resonance imaging (online); advanced certificate in nuclear medicine technology (online); associate to master's in dental hygiene (online); bachelor's in dental hygiene (fast track & degree completion-online); bachelor's in diagnostic medical sonography (fast track & echocardiography track); bachelor's in health sciences (degree completion-online); CAGS in Chinese herbal medicine; doctor of acupuncture (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 with Chinese herbal medicine specialization, 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 & 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 1823 Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner 01440 978-632-6600 • www.mwcc.edu A Associate and certificate in healthcare, medical assisting, and human services; associate in dental hygiene, exercise & sports science, medical lab technician, nursing, physical therapy assistant, pharmacy, veterinary tech; certificate in allied health, dental assisting, medical office, paramedic technology, patient care, practical nursing, substance abuse counseling; training in ESOL nursing assistant, EMT, phlebotomy James Vander Hooven president 1963 Nichols College 123 Center Road, Dudley 01571 508-213-1560 • www.nichols.edu B Bachelor's in criminal psychology, psychology Glenn M. Sulmasy president 1815 Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 01606 508-853-2300 • www.qcc.edu A, C, T Associate in advanced placement nurse education (LPN & 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 & public health options), medical support specialist (medical assisting option), nurse education (day & evening), occupational therapy assistant, paramedic technology, psychology, radiologic technology, respiratory care, surgical technology; certificate in computed tomography, dental assisting (day & weekend), EMT (basic & paramedic), EMT direct-entry, medical assisting, medical office, nursing assistant, nursing assistant direct-entry, pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician direct-entry, phlebotomy-EKG technician, phlebotomy-EKG technician direct-entry, practical nursing (day & evening), public health; more training & 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 1963 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 & MD-PhD), nursing (adult gerontology, DNP, FNP), master's in inter-professional nursing leadership, PhD in nursing, neuroscience Michael F. Collins chancellor & SVP of health sciences 1962 Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner 01440 978-632-6600 • www.mwcc.edu A Associate and certificate in healthcare, medical assisting, and human services; associate in dental hygiene, exercise & sports science, medical lab technician, nursing, physical therapy assistant, pharmacy, veterinary tech; certificate in allied health, dental assisting, medical office, paramedic technology, patient care, practical nursing, substance abuse counseling; training in ESOL nursing assistant, EMT, phlebotomy James Vander Hooven president 1963 Nichols College 123 Center Road, Dudley 01571 508-213-1560 • www.nichols.edu B Bachelor's in criminal psychology, psychology Glenn M. Sulmasy president 1815 Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 01606 508-853-2300 • www.qcc.edu A, C, T Associate in advanced placement nurse education (LPN & 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 & public health options), medical support specialist (medical assisting option), nurse education (day & evening), occupational therapy assistant, paramedic technology, psychology, radiologic technology, respiratory care, surgical technology; certificate in computed tomography, dental assisting (day & weekend), EMT (basic & paramedic), EMT direct-entry, medical assisting, medical office, nursing assistant, nursing assistant direct-entry, pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician direct-entry, phlebotomy-EKG technician, phlebotomy-EKG technician direct-entry, practical nursing (day & evening), public health; more training & 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 1963 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 & MD-PhD), nursing (adult gerontology, DNP, FNP), master's in inter-professional nursing leadership, PhD in nursing, neuroscience Michael F. Collins chancellor & SVP of health sciences 1962 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road, Worcester 01609 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 biomanufacturing; master's in bioscience management, medicinal plant chemistry, neuroscience; pre-health advising program for undergraduates; healthcare concentrations for many master's degrees Winston Oluwole Soboyejo interim president 1865 Worcester State University 486 Chandler St., Worcester 01602 508-929-8000 • www.worcester.edu B, CAGS, Conc., GC, M, P Bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders, nursing, psychology, public health, occupational studies; concentration in health education or pre-nursing in undergraduate major of public health; concentrations in bioinformatics in undergraduate majors of biology, biotechnology, chemistry and computer science; education specialist degree in school psychology; post-master's certificate in nursing education, public and population health nursing; master's in OT, nursing with concentrations in population and public health nursing or nurse educator, speech-language pathology; on-line master of science in nursing with concentrations in nurse educator, public & population health; on-line post-master's certificate in nursing education, public and population nursing, community-public health nursing specialty; minor in addictions studies, bioinformatics, communication sciences and disorders, psychology, public health; pre-bachelor's certificate in addictions counseling; pre-medical concentrations in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, and non- STEM majors Barry M. Maloney president 1874 Source: Each school via survey or website. Degrees and programs offered are subject to change. Notes: ADN = associate degree in nursing, BSN = bachelor of science in nursing, CPR = cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, DNP = doctor of nursing practice, 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. (1) A = associate degree, B= bachelor's degree, C = certificate, CAGS = certificate of advanced graduate study, Conc. = concentration, D = doctoral degree, GC = graduate certificate, M = master's degree, P = program, T = training -Compiled by: Heide Martin, hmartin@nebusinessmedia.com Innovation is at the core of who we are and how we fulfill our mission to serve. Innovation leads to discoveries and creates new ways to cure. It provides hope and gives peace of mind. Innovation leads to better health and more care for more people. Innovation saves lives and helps us heal, relentlessly. INNOVATION HEALS

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