Medical and Healthcare Academic Programs
Medical Administrative Assistant Associate Degree Program
Bryant & Stratton College
Greece Campus
Degree type: AAS
Our Medical Administrative Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree program is designed to prepare individuals for a career as a medical administrative assistant in a variety of health care settings including private medical practices, hospitals, clinics, public health departments, government agencies or insurance firms. Students develop important career skills in typing/transcription, document filing/processing, medical billing and coding, medical records handling and medical office procedures. Graduates of the program are qualified and encouraged to take the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) certification examination.
Telephone: 585-720-0660 | Program website | Institution website
Medical Assisting Associate Degree Program
Bryant & Stratton College
Greece Campus
Degree type: AAS
Our Associate of Applied Science Degree program prepares you for a rewarding career as a medical assistant in a private practice, hospital, clinic or government agency. Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professionals trained to work in ambulatory settings as an administrative and clinical assistant. Because they directly influence the public's health and well being, medical assistants require the kind of formal education and practical experience provided by our Associate of Applied Science Degree program.
Telephone: 585-720-0660 | Program website | Institution website
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Finger Lakes Community College
Physical Education and Integrated Healthcare Department
Degree type: AAS
The Associate in Applied Science in EMT-Paramedic prepares students for the careers in the emergency medical field. Students should already be certified as New York State Emergency Medical Technicians at the Basic level. The Associate's degree builds on the courses offered in the Certificate program and is offered to broaden the student's knowledge of the field in paramedicine. The program includes additional coursework in oral and written communication, science, math, and psychology. Students will gain a greater educational background to integrate theory and practice. As a pre-hospital care provider, paramedics must learn to adapt to the ever changing trends in health care and technology. This associate's degree will provide students education in the current thinking and practice in paramedicine and the associated sciences and communication skills necessary to be an effective successful paramedic.
Telephone: 585-394-FLCC | Program website | Institution website
Respiratory Care Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Finger Lakes Community College
Degree type: AAS
Through a regional articulation agreement with Genesee Community College, Finger Lakes Community College offers access to a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Care. This agreement allows students to apply for admission to the program and complete their first-year course requirements at FLCC's Canandaigua campus. In the second year, they attend classes at GCC and complete clinical internships at health care facilities in their home area. Upon completion of all curriculum requirements, students apply for graduation through GCC and, if all requirements are met, the A.A.S. Respiratory Care degree is awarded.
Telephone: 585-394-FLCC | Program website | Institution website
Nursing Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Finger Lakes Community College
Department of Nursing
Degree type: AAS
The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Nursing offers a registered nurse (R.N.) course of study, utilizing a state-of-the-art nursing lab, audio-visual lab, and computer-assisted instruction. In addition to developing the skills necessary for nursing practice, students in the program receive a broad-based liberal arts education. After four semesters, students are qualified to take a national licensing exam to become registered nurses. The overall passing rate for FLCC nursing students has remained above state and national averages.
Telephone: 585-394-FLCC | Program website | Institution website
Chemical Dependency Counseling (AAS)
Finger Lakes Community College
Degree type: AAS
By combining academic background with extensive field experience, the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in Chemical Dependency Counseling at FLCC educates and trains you to work as a counselor with alcoholics and addicts. The program prepares you to take the Chemical Dependency Counseling examination and utilizes the technically advanced Educational Technology Classrooms and videos. A required 300 hours of field experience in settings such as the Canandaigua Veteran's Administration Hospital, Geneva General Hospital, Finger Lakes Alcoholism Counseling and Referral Agency (FLACRA), Park Ridge Chemical Dependency (PRCD), Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic, and the Council on Alcoholism provide you with extensive experience in the field before graduating. Field trips to Tully Hill Treatment Center, PRCD and FLACRA, along with workshops and trainings in the area provide additional information and networking opportunities for students .
Telephone: 585-394-FLCC | Program website | Institution website
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Finger Lakes Community College
Physical Education and Integrated Healthcare Department
Degree type: Certificate Program
FLCC's Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate program is designed to provide students who are already certified as New York State Emergency Medical Technicians at the Basic level with advanced training opportunities and career growth. The 18-month program delivers instruction through lecture, lab experiences, clinical lessons, and field training. The curriculum also prepares students to take the New York State Paramedic Certification exams and the National Registry of EMT-Paramedic exam, and to obtain American Heart Association certification in basic cardiac life support, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support.
Telephone: 585-394-FLCC | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Science (Pre-Chiropractic)
Keuka College
Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Education
Degree type: BS
The clinical science program provides entry into the New York Chiropractic College and grants the bachelor of science degree from Keuka College based on transfer of first-year clinical type courses from the Chiropractic College for completion of the Keuka College degree. Keuka also offers a second option for obtaining a Keuka College degree should a student decide not to move into the Chiropractic College.
Telephone: 315-279-5200 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Sciences
Keuka College
Division of Occupational Therapy
Degree type: BS
Keuka develops OT practitioners by providing classroom and experiential learning opportunities in the areas of professional development (working with clients/patients, other health care providers, and within school systems), direct service (providing evaluation and treatment techniques to a variety of clients/patients), indirect service (using written and oral communication skills), service leadership/management (becoming leaders and managers within OT delivery systems), and scholarly work (becoming lifelong learners in the OT field).
Telephone: 315-279-5200 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Keuka College
Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Education
Degree type: BS
The bachelor of science in medical technology prepares students for eligibility to take the certification examination of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. The program includes three years of study at Keuka followed by 12 months of study in a school of medical technology approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Satisfactory completion of the work in any school approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists fulfills the clinical requirements. A student who completes a baccalaureate degree in biology or biochemistry and has the appropriate prerequisites may also apply to any school of medical technology approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for advanced study in preparation for the certification exam. In addition, Keuka College has a transfer articulation agreement with the medical technology program at Rochester General Hospital. For more information about this program, contact Nancy Mitchell, program director at Rochester General Hospital.
Telephone: 315-279-5200 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Keuka College
Division of Social Work
Degree type: BS
The Keuka College social work program prepares future social workers to work in a rapidly changing multicultural society. Graduates are prepared as generalist social work practitioners with a dual emphasis of social work theory and practical application. The program promotes social justice and social responsibility. These themes are woven throughout the curriculum, experiential Field Periods, and the senior practicum. Social work is repeatedly cited by employment sources as one of the fastest growing fields in the new millennium. Social work graduates are qualified to work in a variety of areas, including children and adolescents, chemical dependence, family services, counseling, hospice, health care, and policy and government.
Telephone: 315-279-5200 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs
Keuka College
Center for Professional Studies
Degree type: BS
The Bachelor of Science in nursing curriculum is designed for registered nurses (RNs) who have an associate degree and wish to advance their careers in health care. Nurses with a B.S. degree are instrumental in planning and management, establishing standards of performance and participating in health care systems projects. A bachelor's degree in nursing is required for acceptance into graduate level nursing programs. The program extends beyond the clinical aspects of nursing to provide a background in patient education, health promotion, and technology integration. Students will explore essential theories such as genetics, community health, epidemiology and health care across the life span. With a classroom-based format and experienced nursing faculty, students will enhance personal goals, increase earnings and improve job security. Throughout the program, you will be asked to experience a new nursing area of your own choosing for the course titled Field Period. You will look at your practice in new ways and with new skills. Classes meet one night each week for 4 hours. The entire program can be completed in less than 2 years.
Telephone: 315-279-5200 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Keuka College
Division of Occupational Therapy
Degree type: MS
Keuka develops OT practitioners by providing classroom and experiential learning opportunities in the areas of professional development (working with clients/patients, other health care providers, and within school systems), direct service (providing evaluation and treatment techniques to a variety of clients/patients), indirect service (using written and oral communication skills), service leadership/management (becoming leaders and managers within OT delivery systems), and scholarly work (becoming lifelong learners in the OT field).
Telephone: 315-279-5200 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science in Nursing
Keuka College
Accelerated Studies for Adults Program
Degree type: MS
The vision of Keuka College's Master of Science in Nursing is, "Today's nurse leaders for tomorrow: Embracing a global perspective." With this vision in mind, the program is designed to produce future nursing educators in order to address the ongoing nursing shortage. Nursing educators are in high demand across clinical and academic settings. According to AACN data (2008), nursing schools have turned away over 40,000 qualified applicants from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs due to insufficient number of faculty. Keuka's nursing students will examine how evidence-based research is used to care for patients across the lifespan, explore options for improving the global health care system and delve into the specialty educator's track. Throughout the program, students will participate in an internship designed by the student and in collaboration with the nursing faculty advisor. This begins with educator-track specialty courses and culminates in a capstone professional seminar course. Classes meet one night each week for 4 hours. The entire program can be completed in 18 months.
Telephone: 866-255-3852 | Program website | Institution website
Dental Hygiene AAS Program
Monroe Community College
Health Professions Department
Degree type: AAS
The two-year program in Dental Hygiene prepares graduates for careers in preventive dentistry. Working under the supervision of a dentist, the dental hygienist provides patient care through clinical service and dental health counseling. Graduates of the program find employment in private dental offices, hospitals, clinics, and community health agencies.
Telephone: 585-292-2000 | Program website | Institution website
Nursing AAS program
Monroe Community College
Department of Nursing
Degree type: AAS
The Department of Nursing strives to provide high quality education to a diverse population of students and assits them in achieving success in preparing for New York state licensure and employment as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Telephone: 585-292-2000 | Program website | Institution website
Health Information Technology/Medical Records AAS Degree
Monroe Community College
Health Professions Department
Degree type: AAS
The individual holding an associate degree in health information technology is the technical expert in health data collection, analysis, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting activities in accordance with established data quality principles, legal and regulatory standards, and professional best practice guidelines. These functions encompass, among other areas, processing and using health data for coding, billing, compliance, and surveillance purposes. In an e-health environment, this individual performs these functions through the use of various electronic systems.
Telephone: 585-292-2000 | Program website | Institution website
Dental Assisting Certificate Program
Monroe Community College
Health Professions Department
Degree type: Certificate Program
This one-year dental assisting program prepares graduates for entry-level employment within the dental industry. Students are taught to perform chairside assisting, related laboratory and office procedures and all delegable expanded functions permitted by the State Education Department. Instruction includes lectures/laboratory coursework, hands-on clinical experience and formal clinical internships.
Telephone: 585-292-2000 | Program website | Institution website
Medical Office Assistant
Monroe Community College
Office and Computer Programs Department
Degree type: Certificate Program
This one-year certificate program is designed to provide students with a firm foundation for the medical office environment. With the development of strong word processing skills, transcription skills, and medical office protocol, the student is well on the path to a fulfilling career in the medical support area.
Telephone: 585-292-2000 | Program website | Institution website
Emergency Medical Services
Monroe Community College
PSTF-Emergency Management Department
Degree type: Certificate Program
This certificate program is intended for students interested in preparing for entry in the emergency medical services field, or for students in the emergency medical services field who are expanding their knowledge and skills to better prepare for advancement within the field. There are three tracks available for students to choose from depending on their desired outcome. All students take four core courses, covering basic skills used in emergency medical services. The Paramedic Candidate track allows students to prepare in directly applicable science and skills before entering the Paramedic program. The Emergency Medical Services Management track is designed for those students already working in the emergency medical services field, looking to increase their management and supervisory skills. The third track is a general track that students can tailor, through advisement, to meet their specific needs in the emergency medical services field.
Telephone: 585-292-2000 | Program website | Institution website
Baccalaureate of Science Program in Nursing
Nazareth College
Department of Nursing
Degree type: BS
The undergraduate baccalaureate degree in nursing curriculum will prepare you for professional nurse licensure through the National Council Licensure Examination-RN (NCLEX) and provide you with opportunities to work with patients from diverse cultures in a variety of settings.
Telephone: 585-389-2525 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Nazareth College
School of Health and Human Services
Degree type: BS
The Bachelor of Science in Social Work program at Nazareth College and the Greater Rochester Collaborative (GRC) Master of Social Work Program are both accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the accrediting body for all baccalaureate and graduate-level social work programs in the United States. The undergraduate social work program at Nazareth College received its initial accreditation by CSWE in 1977. Graduates of the program may apply for admission to advanced-standing programs in graduate schools of social work.
Telephone: 585-389-2753 | Program website | Institution website
Occupational Therapy Program-Combined(BS/MS)
Nazareth College
School of Health and Human Services
Degree type: Combined(BS/MS)
The Occupational Therapy Program at Nazareth College is a professional entry-level five-year, 175 credit combined baccalaureate/master's (BS/MS) degree program. It was granted Developing Program Status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in August 2010.
Telephone: 585-389-2562 | Program website | Institution website
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Nazareth College
School of Health and Human Services
Degree type: DPT
Nazareth prepares doctors of physical therapy to be autonomous health care practitioners. Using student-centered methods, such as problem-based and authentic learning experiences, faculty guide the preparation of students to fulfill roles as clinicians, health promoters, managers, and clinical educators.
Telephone: 585-389-2900 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science Creative Arts Therapy Program
Nazareth College
School of Health and Human Services
Degree type: MA
Our Master of Science Creative Arts Therapy Program is the only program of its kind in the region. Upon completion of this program, you will earn a Master of Science in Creative Arts Therapy degree with a specialization in Art Therapy or Music Therapy. Key to the strength and success of the program is our faculty, all of whom are licensed mental health professionals. Throughout the program you'll work with and collaborate with this group of professionals who continually demonstrate excellence in teaching, practice, research, publishing, and service.
Telephone: 585-389-2525 | Program website | Institution website
MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Nazareth College
School of Health and Human Services
Degree type: MS
The graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program prepares students for professional practice with clients across the life span who have communicative disorders. The program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). Graduates are eligible to apply for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), and New York State license in Speech-Language Pathology.
Telephone: 585-389-2775 | Program website | Institution website
B.A. Psychology Program
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Social Sciences
Degree type: BA
Graduates from the B.A. Psychology program at Roberts Wesleyan College are prepared to do counseling and behavior modification at pre-professional entry levels in agencies that serve such groups as youth, the developmentally disabled, and the mentally ill. Graduates who go on to advanced degrees in psychology are prepared for such professions as school psychology, counseling, one of the research specialties of psychology, teaching, or clinical practice.
Telephone: 585-594-6680 | Program website | Institution website
Traditional Nursing BS Program
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Nursing
Degree type: BS
Traditional Nursing Program with a major in nursing for students who either do not have a previous degree in nursing or prefer a traditional approach to nursing education.
Telephone: 585-594-6330 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Adult Professional Studies
Degree type: BS
The BHA program is designed for health care workers from across the health care industry. Clinical and non-clinical employees who hold an AA or AAS degree in health and human service related professions will find the curriculum suited to their personal and professional career needs. By attending class just one night a week, for 15 months, a bachelors degree in health administration can be attained. The curriculum takes a system-oriented, broad approach to health administration that can be applied in any health care organization. The program will provide a rich, diverse learning environment where clinical and business workers from across the health care spectrum can study, as well as learn together and from one another.
Telephone: 585-594-6210 | Program website | Institution website
RN to BS—Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Nursing
Degree type: BS
The RN to BS program is designed for working RNs. The program draws on life experiences and personal experiences through discussions and class activities. By attending class one night per week, for 15 months, a bachelor of science in Nursing is accomplished. The cohort-based group dynamics add to the rich learning environment.
Telephone: 585-594-6073 | Program website | Institution website
Baccalaureate of Social Work Program
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Social Work
Degree type: BSW
The BSW program prepares students for a variety of professional positions in agencies that help people with life's problems. Often, though not always, people in need of social service assistance are people with low-income. A social worker might work in jobs ranging from adoptions to counseling pregnant teenagers to helping grieving parents in a hospital, and an incredibly diverse variety of other kinds of helping jobs. The BSW programs helps prepare students to work in any type of social work setting. Roberts Wesleyan College BSW program is unique because of our Christian perspective on how to help people.
Telephone: 585-594-6011 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Nursing
Degree type: MS
Some of the features of the programs include: History of excellence in nursing education at Roberts Wesleyan College since 1954 - Twenty year history of accelerated adult formatted programs at the College - Fifteen years experience teaching nursing in a modular, cohort format - The MS in Nursing degrees will include 39 credits of graduate study - Classes will be held at Roberts Wesleyan College - Nursing courses taught by full-time and long term College faculty - Designed for working professionals
Telephone: 585-594-6686 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science in Health Administration
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Adult Professional Studies
Degree type: MS
Clinical and non-clinical health care professionals, with at least two years working experience, can earn a Master of Science in Health Administration degree in 18 months, attending class just one night a week. This revolutionary program focuses on community-minded service leadership and current knowledge and theoretical foundations of health care administration. The curriculum is an innovative and contemporary blend of health administration and business course work. This program provides a rich and diverse learning environment, where clinical and business professionals from across the health care spectrum can study and learn together and from one another.
Telephone: 585-594-6210 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science Nursing Education Program
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Nursing
Degree type: MS
Become an important part of nursing's future - become a Nurse Educator! Master the latest technological advances in education - Develop your expertise through practice teaching in your area of choice - Implement Evidence Based Teaching - Prepare to work in multiple teaching settings - Tailor your Integrated Internship hours - Develop Advanced Practice Specialty Knowledge - Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education Available
Telephone: 585-594-6686 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science in Health Information Administration
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Adult Professional Studies
Degree type: MS
Master of Science in Health Information Administration (ONLINE) program at Roberts Wesleyan College. This online program is a unique academic offering that allows you the flexibility to schedule class around your busy schedule. What makes this program unique is that it blends the technical knowledge of a Medical Informatics degree with the leadership skills of a Health Administration degree. Graduates will be equipped to lead their organizations as they address the complex issues raised by Health Care Reform, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), privacy laws, and the electronic exchange of medical information. Key topics will include healthcare informatics, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational transformation.
Telephone: 585-594-6210 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Social Work Program
Roberts Wesleyan College
Division of Social Work
Degree type: MSW
Students entering the two year program begin with courses that teach basic social work values, knowledge and skills and prepare students to work with client systems at a beginning professional level, otherwise known as the generalist practice level. In the second year, students move from generalist practice training to advanced practice preparation, choosing one of three concentrations. Without abandoning generalist practice principles, each concentration explores in greater depth how to deliver sound social work services in practice contexts that interest students and serve humanity.
Telephone: 585-594-6011 | Program website | Institution website
Baccalaureate of Science Degree Program in Psychology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Psychology
Degree type: BS
The bachelor of science degree program in psychology provides students with a strong grounding in the discipline of psychology, integrated with a technological focus. Upon entry, each student is assigned a faculty adviser to mentor his or her progress throughout the duration of the program. Students also are provided with academic advising, discipline awareness, curriculum planning strategies, and career counseling through the program's Freshman Seminar.
Telephone: 585-475-6204 | Program website | Institution website
Medical Informatics Degree Program
Rochester Institute of Technology
College of Computing and Information Sciences
Degree type: BS
The Medical Informatics undergraduate program at RIT prepares students for a career as computing specialists in the medical field. It gives them a strong background in both science and computing and provides them with the necessary knowledge of the field of medicine. The graduates entering the field are given the title medical informaticians, biomedical computing specialists, programmer-analysts, database designers/administrators, computer consultants or other related titles. Their responsibility is to provide computing support to the medical field using the existing computer technology or to develop new technology for future medical applications.
Telephone: 585-475-6511 | Program website | Institution website
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Medical Sciences
Degree type: BS
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Program at RIT is one of only a few baccalaureate degree programs in the nation and has graduated leaders in the field since its inception. RIT's Program combines a strong science education, practical experience, and liberal arts education to prepare you for a career in ultrasound, a related field, medical, dental, or graduate study. The program emphasizes skills in administration and research in addition to development of scanning and diagnostic abilities, with a focus on relevancy to clinical practice. This high-quality comprehensive background will make you well prepared, well trained, and sought after in the work place.
Telephone: 585-475-2241 | Program website | Institution website
Physician Assistant
Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Medical Sciences
Degree type: BS
The physician assistant program focuses on primary care and awards a bachelor of science degree upon completion. The pre-professional phase (years 1 and 2) involves core courses in basic sciences, mathematics, and the liberal arts. The professional phase (years 3 and 4) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) and encompasses 21 months. Students participate in the program during the summer between these years. The last two years of the program include nine months of clinical course work and 12 months of clinical rotations. Qualified transfer students are accepted into any one of the first three years of the program. All pre-professional course work must be completed to continue on, or to be considered for entry, into the professional phase of the PA program
Telephone: 585-475-2548 | Program website | Institution website
Certificate in Health Systems Administration
Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Health Systems Administration
Degree type: Certificate Program
The RIT Health Systems Administration program provides six undergraduate courses which define the elements of health care. Students chose to complete this course sequence to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of health care in America, what it is, how it functions and how it is financed. The courses are appropriate for people new to the field of health care or for professionals to gain foundation skills or to enhance their primary field of study. Often, people seeking to transition into health care from other professional arenas take some or all of these courses to provide the knowledge base of how health care functions. If students wish to complete the course sequence, and it is not part of a degree program, they will be issued a certificate upon successful completion.
Telephone: 585-475-7359 | Program website | Institution website
Advanced Certificate in Health Information Resources
Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Health Systems Administration
Degree type: Certificate Program
It is said "information is power" and in health care information drives health care organizations. The professionals required to manage and staff elaborate systems require the possession of management skills to oversee information technology use and expansion. The health information manager of today needs have an understanding of the complex interfacing systems and the managerial skill to coalesce resources to yield systems which are greater than there component parts. The combination of these courses allows health information professionals the opportunity to advance their knowledge of information technology and systems while acquiring management education.
Telephone: 585-475-7359 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science in Health Systems Administration
Rochester Institute of Technology
Degree type: MS
The MS program in health systems administration is designed to provide strategic skills for today's health care management. Now, as never before, we are realizing the rapid transformation of health care. The pace of technology and innovation are changing how, when, and where health care is provided, and who is providing it. Concurrently, health care customers have high expectations for quality and responsiveness to their needs—delivered in a cost-effective manner.
Telephone: 585-475-7359 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science and Advanced Graduate Certificate in School Psychology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Department of Psychology
Degree type: MS
The RIT Master of Science and Advanced Graduate Certificate in School Psychology program is fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists and the New York State Department of Education. A blend of theory and practice, the program offers a solid foundation in psychoeducational assessment, counseling, and consultation. Students are placed in a school or agency setting one day per week over the first two years of study.
Telephone: 585-475-6204 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
St. John Fisher College
School of Arts and Sciences
Degree type: BA
The B.A. program prepares students for advanced degree programs at the master's level and higher and provides ample flexibility for students who want to combine their interests in psychology with their studies in another area (e.g., business, education, pre-law, pre-med). Students in the B.A. Psychology program must have a minor area of study, and B.A. students choose a minor from a wide variety of programs in consultation with their advisors.
Telephone: 585-385-8064 | Program website | Institution website
RN/BS Program (Undergraduate Nursing)
St. John Fisher College
Wegmans School of Nursing
Degree type: BS
The RN/BS Program seeks to attract capable adult learners by offering a sound and rigorous professional education that is delivered in a modular blended (on-line and in-class) learning format that is efficient and accessible to nurses with many demands on their time. The Program builds on the study of nursing in Associate Degree and Nursing Diploma programs. Coursework focuses on advancement and refinement of knowledge and skills in such areas as leadership, ethics, physical assessment, theoretical foundations of practice, informatics, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, professional portfolio development, and caring for populations.
Telephone: 585-385-8241 | Program website | Institution website
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology
St. John Fisher College
School of Arts and Sciences
Degree type: BS
The B.S. program places greater emphasis on research experience, quantitative skills, and breadth of study in the subfields of psychology and is best suited for students who plan to pursue graduate degrees in psychology or related fields. A minor is not required of students in the B.S. Psychology program.
Telephone: 585-385-8064 | Program website | Institution website
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
St. John Fisher College
Wegmans School of Nursing
Degree type: DNP
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is an advanced practice clinical doctorate, which reflects the evolution and development of professional nursing. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is designed with two entry points. At the onset of the program, it is anticipated that the demand for the program will be at the post-master's degree entry point. However, as the educational preparation for advanced practice nurses changes to a minimum of DPN for practice, it is anticipated that the admission point will be the post-baccalaureate entry point. The post-master's entry is a 48-credit, two-year program. The post-baccalaureate entry is a minimum of 72 credits, three-and-a-half-year program. Students seeking admission to the DNP Program, who hold a master's degree, will need to have advanced practice specialization as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse midwife, or nurse anesthetist. Students seeking admission at the post-baccalaureate level will, as part of their program, be prepared as either a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist through the educational offerings of the Wegmans School of Nursing.
Telephone: 585-385-8241 | Program website | Institution website
Masters of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing (Graduate Nursing Program)
St. John Fisher College
Wegmans School of Nursing
Degree type: MS
The mission of the educational programs leading to the Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing at St. John Fisher College is to provide a stimulating milieu of academic and clinical excellence that challenges the professional nurse to acquire the theoretic and clinical scholarship needed to assume expanded nursing roles in interdisciplinary healthcare and/or academic settings upon graduation.
Telephone: 585-385-8241 | Program website | Institution website
Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling
St. John Fisher College
Wegmans School of Nursing
Degree type: MS
The Mental Health Counseling program is designed to emphasize the strengths of individuals and families in order to facilitate recovery and resilience when faced with emotional, mental or physical challenges. Students will develop a strong understanding of the psychological foundations of mental health and related developmental issues. Upon graduation students will be able to demonstrate current evidence-based intervention strategies consistent with the professional counseling paradigm. The Mental Health Counseling Program provides students with a solid base of both theoretical and applied knowledge and understanding of issues required for future licensing.
Telephone: 585-385-5230 | Program website | Institution website
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
St. John Fisher College
Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Degree type: Pharm.D.
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is awarded after successful completion of four years of professional study. Two years (64 semester hours) of pre-professional education is required for admission, followed by four years of professional studies. The curriculum is designed such that courses integrate information, building upon one another, and encompass didactic, laboratory, and experiential learning. An integrated course model will be used to provide the foundations of drug action. In this course, physiology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology are integrated to allow the student to see a broad view of how the physiochemical properties of drugs interact with human physiology.
Telephone: 585-385-8430 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Department of Communicative Disorders & Sciences
Degree type: MA
The graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology at SUNY Geneseo is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Speech - Language Pathology Leads to provisional and permanent certification in Speech and Hearing Handicapped.
Telephone: 585-245-5157 | Program website | Institution website
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Care
State University of New York Genesee Community College
Health Care Division
Degree type: AAS
Genesee Community College began the Respiratory Care Program in 1995 and is fully accredited by CoARC, the Committee for Accreditation of Respiratory Care. Because of how new the program is, the classroom and laboratory facilities are state-of-the-art. The program occupies its own wing of the building and has a laboratory that looks like a hospital room, with working piped in oxygen and compressed air. The equipment is up-to-date, with educational grants and donations continuing to bring in modern equipment.
Telephone: 585-343-0055 | Program website | Institution website
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
State University of New York Genesee Community College
Health Care Division
Degree type: AAS
The Physical Therapist Assistant degree program at Genesee Community College is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, and is designed to prepare you for the national licensing exam. You can complete the degree in as little as two years of full-time study, or you can choose a more flexible part-time class schedule for a large portion of the curriculum. The program includes on-site internship opportunities at health service providers in the Genesee region. The curriculum provides hands-on lab experiences in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology (mechanics of human movement), massage, and will include principles of orthopedics, pain control, pediatrics, neurology, and geriatrics.
Telephone: 585-343-0055 | Program website | Institution website
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program (A.A.S.) in Nursing
State University of New York Genesee Community College
Healthcare Division
Degree type: AAS
Genesee's two-year Nursing Program prepares you to pass the national R.N. licensing examination, and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. This program offers students an integrated approach to learning, combining nursing theory with supervised real-world clinical experience on the site of regional health service providers.
Telephone: 585-343-0055 | Program website | Institution website
Polysomnographic Technology A.A.S.
State University of New York Genesee Community College
Healthcare Division
Degree type: AAS
Polysomnographic technologists work closely with physicians to assist in the diagnosis of sleep-related problems and provide support services to patients. Typically, they work at night in "sleep laboratories" or clinics where patients with sleep problems spend one or more nights under intensive clinical observation. Technologists monitor patients' breathing, blood oxygen levels, brain waves, eye movements, muscle tone, and other clinical variables using a variety of highly specialized equipment to assist in diagnosis. Polysomnographic technologists also counsel patients in the use of respiratory and sleep devices that aid in sleep hygiene.
Telephone: 585-343-0055 | Program website | Institution website
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Nursing
Degree type: BS
The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare a professional nurse who can meet the health care needs of a culturally diverse society.
Telephone: 585-395-2355 | Program website | Institution website
Health Care Administration
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Health Science
Degree type: BS
The Health Care Administration track prepares students to become managers and administrators in health-care settings. A health-care administrator is responsible for planning, goal setting, soliciting and allocating resources, directing staff, and evaluating outcomes. To successfully complete this track, students must complete a total of 30 credits of courses in both business and health science, as well as a three-credit internship in health care administration.
Telephone: 585-395-2643 | Program website | Institution website
School and Community Program in Health Education
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Health Science
Degree type: BS
The School and Community Program in Health Education provides students with competencies for entry-level positions as health teachers in elementary and secondary schools and as health educators in various community agencies, work sites, and patient education settings. The school and community program in health education requires students to complete 24 credits of liberal arts health science courses, 8 credits in required general science, and 3 credits in behavioral science, plus 30 credits in professional health science courses, including a semester of either a school or community health education practicum. Completion of this degree prepares the candidate to be eligible for certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), as set forth by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
Telephone: 585-395-2643 | Program website | Institution website
Medical Technology
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Biological Sciences
Degree type: BS
The major in medical technology within the Department of Biological Sciences enables a student to obtain a BS in Medical Technology from SUNY Brockport at the end of a four-year program. Students complete three academic years at Brockport and a fourth calendar year at a school of medical technology approved by the College. During the first three years, each student fulfills the General Education and major requirements. The fourth clinical year at a school of medical technology includes both theoretical and practical work in a medical laboratory. The BS is awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the requirements of both institutions. Upon completion of the internship, the student is eligible to take the ASCP Board of Registry Examination, which must be passed in order to be qualified as a Registered Medical Technologist. The program is offered in affiliation with Rochester General Hospital.
Telephone: 585-395-2643 | Program website | Institution website
Major in Psychology
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Psychology
Degree type: BS
The Psychology Department offers undergraduate (BA and BS) and graduate (MA) degrees in psychology, as well as an undergraduate minor. Our programs are based on the conception of psychology as the scientific study of behavior and experience, and we provide solid training in: the traditional foundation knowledge of psychology, including physiological and comparative perspectives on behavior; learning, cognition, and perception; personality and social psychology; life-span developmental psychology; and abnormal psychology and mental health critical and analytical thinking research and the scientific method both theoretical and applied perspectives on behavior quantitative skills important in psychology written communication a rich selection of skills and perspectives related to behavior and experience
Telephone: 585-395-2116 | Program website | Institution website
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Health Science
Degree type: BS
The Concentration in Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Studies is designed to assist students in meeting the education and training requirements for the credentialing examination for the Alcoholism/ Substance Abuse Counseling Credential(CASAC) administered by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Students pursuing this concentration must complete several courses in the area of alcoholism and substance abuse education and counseling. In addition, each student pursuing this concentration must complete an internship Seminar (HLP 497) and an internship (HLP 498) of six to 12 credits subject to advisement.
Telephone: 585-395-2643 | Program website | Institution website
Liberal Arts Program in Health Science
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Health Science
Degree type: BS
The General Liberal Arts Program in Health Science provides students with an extensive understanding of the knowledge, values, problems, and issues related to health and wellness, disease, disability, and premature death in human populations. The liberal arts program does not include specific prerequisite courses, but students are encouraged to study in areas such as biology, psychology, anthropology, sociology, economics, political science and philosophy. To earn a degree in health science, liberal arts program students are required to take 30 credits of health science by advisement. Many students in the liberal arts program have a second major (e.g. elementary education, physical education) and/or use the degree as preparation for graduate education. Health science courses for the liberal arts degree are offered in downtown Rochester SUNY MetroCenter, as well as on the campus.
Telephone: 585-395-2643 | Program website | Institution website
Psychology Masters of Science
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Department of Psychology
Degree type: MA
The MA in Psychology program is an innovative program designed to prepare students for careers in psychology and the helping professions. Students are trained as scientists and practitioners, concerned with the application of psychological principles to the treatment and prevention of behavior disorders. Courses provide theoretical and practical training in contemporary methods of assessment, behavioral and cognitive-behavioral clinical intervention, and program evaluation.
Telephone: 585-395-2116 | Program website | Institution website
Greater Rochester Collaborative Master Social Work Program
The College at Brockport (State University of New York)
Degree type: MS
The Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW program is an innovative response to a long-standing need for an MSW program in the Greater Rochester area. The program is the first public/private partnership in social work education. This collaboration between The College at Brockport and Nazareth College of Rochester provides students with the best educational experience from two of the area's finest academic institutions.
Telephone: 585-395-8450 | Program website | Institution website
Accelerated Bachelor's Program for Non-Nurses (ABPNN)
University of Rochester
School of Nursing
Degree type: BS
This program is specifically designed for candidates with bachelor's (BA or BS) or higher degrees in other fields who are interested in going into the nursing profession. The program builds upon the pre-existing degree by providing generalist nursing studies. The Program of Study awards the Bachelor of Science degree that allows students to qualify for NCLEX-RN examination (National Council Licensure Examination) and professional Registered Nursing (RN) licensure. Our NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is consistently higher than the national average.
Telephone: 585-275-2375 | Program website | Institution website
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
University of Rochester
School of Nursing
Degree type: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Clinical practicum courses are tailored to the student's identified clinical focus specialty (e.g. well child care delivery; health promotion for the seriously mentally ill; developmentally sensitive care of the neonate; complementary therapies for pain management; palliative home care for those with heart failure). Priority access to the vast, rich resources of our academic medical center helps us provide outstanding clinical experiences for students. At the completion of the program, students defend an evidence-based capstone project, which they design as they progress through their practicum experiences and implement through their residency.
Telephone: 585-275-2375 | Program website | Institution website
Medicine MD Program
University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Degree type: MD
The University of Rochester Medical Center includes the School of Medicine and Dentistry, the School of Nursing, the Eastman Dental Center, Strong Memorial Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong in a 3.5-million-square-foot complex. Additionally the Edward G. Miner Library, which holds over 228,000 volumes as well as a computer-based learning resource center, supports all of the activities of the Medical Center.
Telephone: 585-275-4539 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Public Health Degree Program
University of Rochester
Department of Community and Preventive Medicine
Degree type: MPH
The Master of Public Health degree program at the University of Rochester was established in 1970 and is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. It trains present and future health professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds by developing and enhancing their research, evaluative and planning abilities. The program aims to teach students skills for a rational and analytic approach to problem solving from both investigative and managerial perspectives. Graduates are prepared for roles in a wide variety of public and regulatory agencies, in profit and not-for-profit private health agencies, and in health services research.
Telephone: 585-275-2191 | Program website | Institution website
Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree Program
University of Rochester
School of Nursing
Degree type: MS
The University of Rochester School of Nursing has been a leader in the nurse practitioner movement since its inception. Our former dean, Loretta C. Ford, RN, EdD, is considered the co-founder of the nurse practitioner model. We were the first to offer a formal Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program and our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is among the first of its kind in the country.
Telephone: 585-275-2375 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science Program in Dental Science
University of Rochester
The Center for Oral Biology
Degree type: MS
Master of Science Degree in Dental Science is offered for individuals with a D.D.S., D.M.D., or equivalent degree. Special permission may be granted to predoctoral candidates in some circumstances. The course of study for the M.S. degree usually takes two calendar years and consists of 30 credit hours; 18 of formal course work and seminars, and 12 of research.
Telephone: 585-275-3441 | Program website | Institution website
Accelerated Master's Program for Non-Nurses (AMPNN)
University of Rochester
School of Nursing
Degree type: MS
The AMPNN is designed to admit non-nurse baccalaureate graduates to BS and MS programs in nursing. Non-nurses earn a bachelor's degree in a one-year generalist component (see the ABPNN program) and a master's degree in a two-year advanced practice component. Students are accepted to a Nurse Practitioner (NP) specialty upon admission to the AMPNN program. Graduates are eligible for professional Registered Nurse (RN) licensing examinations and Nurse Practitioner licensure and national credentialing.
Telephone: 585-275-2375 | Program website | Institution website
Master of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Medical Management Program
University of Rochester
Simon Graduate School of Business
Degree type: MS
The Simon School is one of only a few internationally ranked schools of business to offer a dedicated program in the area of Health Sciences Management. This M.S. degree provides physicians, hospital administrators and medical professionals with management tools and an understanding of the key business issues that confront health care providers. The M.S. in Medical Management is offered through part-time study only. The in-class time commitment is one night per week and one weekend per month.
Telephone: 585-273-1645 | Program website | Institution website
Ph.D. in Epidemiology Program
University of Rochester
Department of Community and Preventive Medicine
Degree type: PhD
The Doctoral Program in Epidemiology aims to prepare students for careers conducting independent community and population research focusing on disease causation and prevention..Graduates will join epidemiologists who are increasingly called to contribute their expertise and insights to multidisciplinary investigations that span laboratory, clinical, and public health research. The program builds closely mentored relationships between students and faculty, and the collaborative atmosphere at the Medical Center offers the opportunity for students to work with researchers in various fields.
Telephone: 585-275-2191 | Program website | Institution website
Graduate Program in Pharmacology and Physiology
University of Rochester
Department of Pharmacology and Physiology
Degree type: PhD
The objective of the graduate program in Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Rochester is to train scientists in molecular and integrative pharmacology and physiology who are well prepared for careers in independent research and teaching. The program offers Ph.D. degrees in both pharmacology and physiology and includes courses in basic and advanced biomedical sciences, pharmacology, and physiology; original laboratory research; and the preparation and defense of a doctoral thesis.
Telephone: 585-275-1679 | Program website | Institution website
Clinical Psychology PhD Program
University of Rochester
Department of Clinical & Social Sciences in Psychology
Degree type: PhD
The primary goal of our graduate program in Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology is to provide highly qualified applicants a broad range of coursework, research experience, and practical training that will equip them to make independent contributions to psychology. Periodical Reading Room, Rush Rhees LibraryThe Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology offers PhD training in three areas of psychology: Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Social-Personality Psychology. A program in Human Motivation cuts across the clinical and social areas. We offer specialized training in Developmental Psychopathology through our Clinical and Developmental degree programs, as well as training in Advanced Quantitative Methods.
Telephone: 585-275-8649 | Program website | Institution website
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