Briona Daugherty’s (MS-SLP ’22) speech-language pathology (SLP) path began on board a cruise ship. Daugherty graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in theatrical performance. She studied opera and musical theater, originally wanting to be a touring singer for Broadway-style shows. After spending time as a professional singer in Las Vegas and New York City, she began a career performing on cruise ships, including five years in China, Japan, Korea and Thailand. The longer she worked on cruise ships, the more she aided other vocalists in adjusting to life onboard. This included helping entertainment employees maintain their voices for more than two hours a night in a 2,000-seat theater. After witnessing Read more
College of Rehabilitative Sciences Graduate Programs
USAHS’ College of Rehabilitative Sciences offers entry-level graduate clinical rehabilitation degrees for students who are preparing to become a physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech language pathologist. It also offers post-professional Rehabilitative Science grad studies for current PT and OT practitioners who wish to advance their health professions.
Rehabilitation science is an area of study that investigates human functions and disability to help people improve their health. This area of health science also touches on social science as well as aspects of engineering.
Physical Therapy Programs
Our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduate program is offered in both Residential (weekday) and Flex (weekend) paths. We also offer an online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) graduate program for practicing PTs who hold a bachelor’s or master’s in a science degree.
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Occupational Therapy Programs
Our entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs are offered in both Residential (weekday) and Flex (weekend) paths. We also offer an online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) program for the practicing occupational therapist.
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Speech-Language Pathology Program
Earn your MS-SLP degree in our innovative, immersive blended science degree program—and empower people to communicate better and gain self-esteem. In our collaborative SLP community, you’ll be mentored by expert clinicians.
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FridayAugust 12, 2022
MHA Webinar – 10 AM PT
MondayAugust 15, 2022
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) – Admissions Webinar – 4PM PT
TuesdayAugust 16, 2022
Occupational Therapy Programs (OTD, OTD Flex, MOT, & MOT Flex) – Admissions Webinar – 4PM PT
We put students first.
Our programs are rooted in our student-FIRST philosophy: Everything we do is focused on student success. We strive to offer the best academic experience and career preparation through our learning model, support services, and special events.
We’re high-tech.
Our EdTech tools include 3D printers for creating adaptive equipment, BTE Primus machines for measuring client movement, driving simulators for improving client driving skills, anatomage tables for virtual dissection, Double robots for remote patient consultation, and more. You’ll practice using this state-of-the-art technology so you’ll be ready to provide the best patient care.
