Master of Science in Clinical Optometry
with an Advanced Studies Certificate Degree Program A Master of Science in Clinical Optometry (MSCO) with an Advanced Studies Certificate degree program for international ophthalmic practitioners desiring to advance their knowledge and skills in optometric care. Students enrolled in this degree program also experience specialized training within a specific content area. This degree program features biomedical and visual sciences, clinical sciences, and research design and applications.
Advanced Studies Certificates
The program includes 38 semester hour credits delivered over a 12-month period. It is offered as a full-time program of study taking place on the Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, campus or via a hybrid track where students can participate in didactic coursework and examinations delivered online during the first semester and then come to campus for hands-on training during the last two semesters.
This degree program offers students the opportunity to customize their experience through specialized knowledge and skills by earning an additional credential within a specific content area. Each certificate includes five credits of coursework and students choose from the following Advanced Study content areas:
Master of Science in Four Modules The MSCO portion of the degree program is comprised of four modules, containing a series of courses with compilations of lectures, workshops, clinical skills training, controlled patient care and research. Module 1: Foundations of Basic Science
• Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy • Vision Impairment and Rehabilitation • Contact Lens The MSCO with an Advanced Studies Certificate degree program starts in August of each calendar year.
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Module 2: Optometric Applications and Ophthalmic Disease Module 3: Clinical Practice and Applications Module 4: Research Design and Applications
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Doctor of Optometry
Accelerated Scholars Program The Accelerated Scholars Program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) is an opportunity for highly-motivated and well-qualified applicants to earn a Doctor of Optometry degree designed specifically with them in mind.
Why Pennsylvania College of Optometry?
Admissions Checklist
• Complete the Doctor of Optometry degree in an
Complete an application at OptomCAS.
• Guided, independent and case-based learning that
Complete the prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher.
• Small group learning experiences. • Early, extensive clinical experiences with nearly
Take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) and achieve a recommended academic average score of 330 or higher. Alternate exams also accepted (see website for more details).
accredited 36-month, year-round, campus-based program. complements lecture and laboratory instruction.
2,500 patient encounters.
• The Eye Institute (TEI) and its satellite serve as
PCO’s clinical teaching facilities where students collaborate with optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians and optometric technicians.
• Newest technology, including a Virtual Reality Lab.
Complete 90 undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours).
Submit three letters of recommendation. Complete a minimum of 100 hours of patient care interaction within a healthcare profession (an optometric setting is highly recommended).
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Job Outlook/Professional Highlights Optometry is a dynamic and challenging profession that provides practitioners the opportunity to help people and at the same time, achieve personal growth, gain community respect, enjoy great work-life balance and financial success.
• Optometrists diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe optical devices, direct pre- and post-operative care of refractive and laser surgery patients, help children with learning disabilities through vision therapy, and provide vision rehabilitation services to people with severe vision impairments.
• Optometry is one of the top income-earning professions in the country today. source: bls.gov
Practice Options Include • Private or group practice • Private industry • Public health services
• Armed Forces • Community health centers
About Pennsylvania College of Optometry • Commitment to interprofessional education and interdisciplinary training.
• Primary care philosophy and holistic approach assesses the whole patient for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Exceptional clinical training sequence that begins early and includes externships in a variety of healthcare delivery settings.
• Innovative learning strategies that include small
group, interactive and self-directed learning experiences as well as clinical problem-solving.
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare students for ever-evolving professions.
• Commitment to the ongoing professional and
personal development and the success of each student.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association (AOA).
Doctor of Optometry
Traditional Program The Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) follows a legacy that began in 1919, when PCO created a four-year degree program that set the standard for all other institutions of optometry that exists today. During our more than a century-long and proud history, PCO has pioneered some of the most influential innovations in post-graduate optometric education worldwide.
Why Pennsylvania College of Optometry?
Admissions Checklist
• Early hands-on clinical experience and an extensive
Complete an application at OptomCAS.
• Small group learning experiences in an environment
Complete the prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher.
externship program with nearly 2,500 patient encounters.
in which what you learn in the classroom is practiced in labs and applied to actual patients under the supervision of faculty.
• The Eye Institute (TEI) and its satellite location serve as PCO’s clinical teaching facilities where students collaborate with optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians and optometric technicians.
• Newest technology, including a Virtual Reality Lab.
Complete at least 90 undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours).
Take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Alternate exams also accepted include the GRE, MCAT, or DAT. Submit three letters of recommendation. Shadow a practicing optometrist(s) or ophthalmalogist(s) for a minimum of 25 hours.
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Job Outlook/Professional Highlights Optometry is a dynamic and challenging profession that provides practitioners the opportunity to help people and at the same time, achieve personal growth, gain community respect, enjoy great work-life balance and financial success.
• Optometrists diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe optical devices, direct pre- and post-operative care of refractive and laser surgery patients, help children with learning disabilities through vision therapy, and provide vision rehabilitation services to people with severe vision impairments.
• Optometry is one of the top income-earning professions in the country today. source: bls.gov
Practice Options Include • Private or group practice • Private industry • Public health services
• Armed Forces • Community health centers
About Pennsylvania College of Optometry • Commitment to interprofessional education and interdisciplinary training.
• Primary care philosophy and holistic approach assesses the whole patient for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Exceptional clinical training sequence that begins early and includes externships in a variety of healthcare delivery settings.
• Innovative learning strategies that include small
group, interactive and self-directed learning experiences as well as clinical problem-solving.
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare students for ever-evolving professions.
• Commitment to the ongoing professional and
personal development and the success of each student.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) of the American Optometric Association (AOA).
Master of Science
Occupational Therapy Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, offers a 23-month, entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT) degree program, designed to give students the essential skills they need as a direct care provider, consultant, educator, manager, researcher and advocate for both the profession and the consumer.
Why Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• Fieldwork education, or apprenticeship, is an integral part of the MSOT program.
• Cadaver dissections led by an anatomist. • Distinguished, highly dedicated faculty. • Emphasis on clinical skills development and evidence-based practice.
Complete an application at OTCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree (minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is recommended). Complete the prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C‘ or higher.
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare
Submit letters of recommendation.
• Commitment to the ongoing professional and personal
Shadow a licensed occupational therapist(s) for a minimum of eight hours (30 hours of observation in both pediatric and adult settings is highly recommended).
students for new and evolving clinical skills.
development and the success of each student.
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Occupational Therapy Mission The mission of the Occupational Therapy (OT) program on the Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, is to provide an interprofessional academic experience grounded in the core principles of occupation and influenced by emerging knowledge and technologies, leading to the improved health and well-being for the individuals, communities and populations graduates will serve.
Accreditation The Drexel University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number is (301) 652-6611 and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
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Post-Professional Doctorate and Advanced Specialty Certificates
Occupational Therapy
The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program uniquely positions you as a future leader, advanced clinician, and academic with an emphasis on scholarship and teaching in higher education. Choose a specialty track that meets your needs and interests, including Remedial Vision Rehabilitation or Health and Wellness.
Why Drexel? • Choose the path that fits your goals and lifestyle: • Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational
Therapy with embedded Advanced Specialty Certificate (30 credits)
• Stand-alone Advanced Specialty Certificate (12 credits)
• Network with distinguished and dedicated faculty and highly regarded alumni.
• Combine the convenience of asynchronous leaning
with the engagement of synchronous class sessions.
• World-renowned leader in experiential education. • Competitively priced with financial aid available.
What We Offer Two Concentrations
• Health and Wellness - online • Remedial Vision Rehabilitation - low residency Learn Didactically and Experientially Compliment online asynchronous semester-based courses with two experiential condensed course intensives, offered either in your own community (Health and Wellness) or on our beautiful suburban Elkins Park, Pennsylvanian campus (Remedial Vision Rehabilitation). Total Credit Hours: 30 Cohort begins every January or September For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Occupational Therapy Program Includes • Emphasis on advancing clinical skills, grant writing, scholarship dissemination, and teaching in higher education. • Set your own pace (complete in as little as 16 months, 27 months, or up to five years). • Select your advanced specialty concentration (Health and Wellness or Remedial Vision Rehabilitation).
Choose One Specialty Health and Wellness This specialty is designed to enable occupational therapists from any area of clinical practice to develop advanced/evidence-based expertise in holistic and innovative healthcare skills to assist individuals, groups or populations with or at-risk for chronic illness or disability. Students will be exposed to health assessment and health promotion activities across the life span, global and cultural perspectives and community initiatives.
Remedial Vision Rehabilitation - Pediatrics and Acquired Brain Injury This specialty is designed to enable occupational therapists to gain a comprehensive understanding of vision problems prevalent in acquired brain injury and pediatric populations. Students will learn how to screen for the most commonly occurring problems and perform remedial vision rehabilitation for clients with these problems in an ongoing collaboration with an optometrist.
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Master of Science
Orthotics and Prosthetics Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, offers a 34-month, Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) degree program, designed to give students the foundational knowledge, technical skills, and clinical abilities to excel in the orthotist and prosthetist profession.
Why Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• A profession that combines problem-solving, creative design, and patient care in a market that demands O&P services.
• Curriculum constructed to develop student’s skills in evidence appraisal, research and innovation, critical thinking, and a patient-centered approach to clinical practice.
• State-of-the-art clinical lab facilities with dedicated training and learning spaces.
• Learn in closely knit cohorts alongside skilled faculty
who are board-certified O&P and leaders in the field.
Complete an application at OPCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree (minimum overall GPA of 3.0 recommended). Complete the prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or higher. Submit two letters of recommendation. Shadow a licensed O&P for a minimum of 40 hours (50 hours of fabrication experience recommended but not required).
• lnterprofessional education opportunities with other Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, degree programs.
• An integrated 18-month clinical residency will enable
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
graduates to sit for the National ABC Board exams in both O&P disciplines.
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#15 on U.S. News and World Report’s Best Healthcare Jobs What Orthotists and Prosthetists Do O&P design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them. Work Environment O&P work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors’ offices, and hospitals. Most work full time.
Education O&P need a master’s degree and certification. Both orthotists and prosthetists must complete a residency before they can be certified. Median Salary $78,310 per year Job Outlook 13% projected growth
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Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). For program specific information about accreditation, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Accreditation. The Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE). The next evaluation of the program is scheduled to occur no later than 2029. National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education 330 John Carlyle St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314, Tel: 703.836.7114
Doctor of Audiology
On-Campus Program Named for its founding dean, Osborne Audiology leads in innovative education, research, and service in training students for the practice of audiological medicine.
Why Osborne Audiology?
Admissions Checklist
• The three-year Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program distinguishes itself by combining:
• Rigorous clinical preparation • Anticipatory scope-aligned education • Cost-conscious, time-efficient degree design • Leadership and supervisory readiness • Integrated multi-learning pathway • Early and intensive clinical immersion. • The Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI), in Elkins
Park, Pennsylvania, provides hands-on training and exposes students to a wide range of hearing and balance disorders and business management.
• Practice time for vital clinical skills is available seven days a week in pre-clinical training labs.
Complete an application at CSDCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree with a recommended overall GPA of 2.8 or higher. Complete the prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher. Submit three letters of recommendation. Shadow a practicing audiologist for at least one full work day (seven-eight hours). Complete the GRE Exam (optional).
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
• Extensive clinical education through clerkships and externships.
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Job Outlook/Professional Highlights Audiology is one of the fastest growing professions in the country today, with hearing and balance disorders increasing as the population ages. As an audiologist, you will join more than 13,000 practicing audiologists in the U.S. and stand at the center of the team providing advanced hearing care and:
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat hearing and balance
• Design and direct programs to identify newborns with
• Prescribe and fit prosthetic devices to patients with
• Assist children with learning disabilities and central
• Direct rehabilitative programs for the hearing and
• Identify, prevent, evaluate and treat a variety of
disorders.
hearing impairments. balance impaired.
hearing impairments.
auditory processing disorders. hearing disorders.
Professional Options Include • Private practice offices and physicians’ offices. • Public and private schools. • Rehabilitation centers.
• Industry with hearing conservation programs, community hearing and speech centers, hospitals, residential health facilities, colleges and universities, and health departments.
• Community clinical sites.
• Long-term care facilities.
• State and federal government agencies.
• Research laboratories.
About Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus • Commitment to interprofessional education and interdisciplinary training.
• Primary care philosophy and holistic approach
assesses the whole patient for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Exceptional clinical training sequence that begins
early and includes externships and clerkships in a variety of healthcare delivery settings.
• Innovative learning strategies that include small
group, interactive and self-directed learning experiences as well as clinical problem-solving.
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare students for ever-evolving professions.
• Commitment to the ongoing professional
and personal development and the success of each student.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Drexel University Osborne Audiology department’s clinical Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program [on-campus/residential] is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2027.
Distance Education Programs Osborne Audiology at Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, offers distance education and international degree programs with online education for working audiology professionals.
Master of Science in Doctor of Audiology Clinical Audiology Program Bridge Program The primary goal of the program is to offer international audiology practitioners the chance to advance their knowledge and skills in audiologic care and to experience specialized fellowship training within a specific content area. This degree program features biomedical and audiologic sciences, clinical sciences, research design and application, and small group learning experiences, delivered in 51 semester hour credits over a 24-month period. This hybrid program contains both face-to-face learning supplemented by online content, hands-on workshops and supervised clinical training.
Advanced Studies Certificate Programs Taught entirely online, the Advanced Studies Certificate Programs prepare audiology practitioners to become experts in a specialized area. Each curriculum is designed to expand students’ knowledge, provide needed skills and expertise, build confidence in the delivery of clinical services and present the latest on the state-of science in each specialty area’s technology and treatment, with special emphasis on current research and evidence.
The primary goal of this program is to prepare audiology professionals in the U.S. and other countries to gain a professional doctorate degree in Audiology (AuD) by giving them the opportunity to enhance their professional and clinical capabilities and stay abreast of advances in theoretical, diagnostic and rehabilitation issues in auditory science and audiology. The AuD Bridge Program is designed to enhance the students’ current level of experience in various areas of audiology, while focusing on the core competencies in the areas of biomedical sciences, diagnostic sciences, and remedial sciences and professional issues. These core competencies are based upon Osborne Audiology’s core philosophy in preparing an audiologist to compete in today’s dynamic and competitive healthcare services.
Advanced Studies Certificate Programs:
• Cochlear Implants. • Vestibular Sciences and Disorders. • Tinnitus and Hyperacusis.
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Osborne Audiology Core Philosophy
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Biomedical Sciences & Auditory Neuroscience
Clinical Audiology & Diagnostic Services
Behavioral Assessment
Clinical Audiology & Rehabilitation Services
Behavioral Intervention
Objective Assessment
Technological Intervention
Public Health & Professional Issues
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Osborne Audiology at Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, welcomes inquiries by prospective students. For more information, contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or enroll@drexel.edu.
Doctor of Philosophy
Clinical and Translational Research and Innovation Why Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• Flexible learning options include on-and off-campus, full-time or part-time.
• Students are able to continue to work in current positions while completing the program.
• Clinical and Translational Research and Innovation
Program (CTRI) doctoral students will be trained to:
• Develop and implement a quality research project.
• Gather quality data using advanced research
Complete an application at GradCAS. Complete an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Submit a CV/Educational Resume. Write an Experience Essay and a Statement of Interest Essay. Submit two letters of recommendation.
techniques.
• Interpret and analyze research data. • Understand ethical and confidentiality mandates. • Write and publish findings in professional
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
journals.
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Job Outlook/Professional Highlights In response to increased demand for graduate training in biomedicine, the CTRI degree program based at Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, is designed for individuals who wish to secure research credentials, currently work (or intend to work) in health sciences and/or seek an opportunity for career advancement in their profession.
Professional Options Include • Health Science (any area) • Audiology • Biological Sciences • Occupational Therapy
• Optometry • Physician Assistant Studies • Rehabilitation Sciences • Speech-Language Pathology
About Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus • Commitment to interprofessional education and
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare
• Innovative learning strategies that include small
• Commitment to the ongoing professional and
interdisciplinary training.
group, interactive and self-directed learning experiences.
students for ever-evolving professions.
personal development and the success of each student.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). For program specific information about accreditation, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Accreditation.
Master of Medical Science
Salus at Drexel Physician Assistant Studies Salus at Drexel University Physician Assistant Studies offers a competitive, full-time, 25-month program on the Elkins Park Campus based in the Drexel University College of Medicine. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree.
Why Salus at Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• Patient-centered program with a primary care philosophy and holistic approach.
• Patient-care experiences integrated throughout the first year.
• Evidence-based instruction founded in the biomedical and clinical sciences.
• Onsite full cadaver dissection lab and standardized patient simulation lab.
Complete an application at CASPA. Complete a bachelor’s degree (minimum overall and science GPA of 3.0 required). Complete the prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher. Submit three letters of recommendation.
• Innovative teaching integral to the development of
Complete a minimum of 300 hours of direct patient care experience.
• Curricular design that facilitates competency outcomes
Shadow a practicing physician assistant(s) for a minimum of 20 hours (various medical disciplines highly encouraged).
critical thinking skills.
offering eight core and two elective rotations.
• Service learning opportunities.
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Job Outlook/Professional Highlights The Salus at Drexel University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program is based on the legacy of excellence in clinical education. The PA profession is currently among the top five growing careers in the nation. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, physician assistants:
• Conduct physical exams. • Diagnose and treat illnesses. • Order and interpret diagnostic tests. • Provide preventive care and patient education.
• Assist in surgery. • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans. • Have prescriptive rights in all states.
• Physicians’ offices and clinics. • Hospitals and Emergency departments. • Surgical centers. • Urgent care centers. • Community health centers. • Nursing homes. • Military facilities.
PA’s can work in any specialty area, including but not limited to: • Cardiology • Surgery
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Practice Options Include
• Dermatology • Emergency Medicine • Obstetrics/Gynecology • Family Medicine • Internal Medicine
• Neurology • Pediatrics • Radiology • Oncology • Geriatrics
About Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus • Commitment to interprofessional education and interdisciplinary training.
• Primary care philosophy and holistic approach that
assesses the whole patient for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Exceptional clinical training sequence that begins
early and includes clinical practice experiences in a variety of healthcare delivery settings.
• Innovative learning strategies that include small
group, interactive and self-directed learning experiences as well as clinical problem-solving.
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare students for ever-evolving professions.
• Commitment to the ongoing professional and
personal development and the success of each student.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Salus at Drexel Physician Assistant (PA) Program sponsored by Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be April 2034.
Certificate Program
Post-baccalaureate in Health Sciences Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) is proud to offer a Post-baccalaureate Program in Health Sciences which will help develop each student’s scientific skills and foundational knowledge in basic health sciences while also exposing them to patient care experiences in a variety of settings and disciplines.
Why Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• Graduate-level courses designed to strengthen students’ background in health sciences.
• Faculty and staff dedicated to the education of healthcare professionals.
• Assigned a profession-specific mentor who helps
the student appreciate the profession they seek, the education involved to obtain a degree in the career, and the process of applying to professional school.
• Development of academic skills and scientific skills in preparation for a graduate or professional health science degree.
Complete an application at PostbacCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Submit official undergraduate transcripts. Submit two short-answer essays (250 words maximum). Submit a CV/Resume. Submit one letter of recommendation.
• Clinical and patient observation in The Eye Institute
(TEI), the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI), and the Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Drexel University.*
• Career and academic guidance for future professional
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success.
• Non-certificate seekers, can take courses a la carte. • Successful completion of the program results in a
guaranteed interview for an Elkins Park Campus program.
• Eligible for admission to Temple University’s Podiatry
Program through an articulation agreement, provided all specified requirements are met.
*Only students enrolled full-time are eligible for patient observation.
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What is a Post-baccalaureate Certificate? Post-baccalaureate programs are for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or are working toward a secondary degree from an accredited institution. According to U.S. News and World Report, benefits to completing a Post-baccalaureate program are many: it can provide an opportunity to take required prerequisite courses after undergraduate graduation, boost a competitive GPA or help students become better prepared for admission to a professional, graduate or medical school.
About Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus • Commitment to interprofessional education and interdisciplinary training.
• Primary care philosophy and holistic approach that
assesses the whole patient for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Exceptional clinical training sequence that begins
early and includes clinical practice experiences in a variety of healthcare delivery settings.
• Innovative learning strategies that include small
group, interactive and self-directed learning experiences as well as clinical problem-solving.
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare students for ever-evolving professions.
• Commitment to the ongoing professional and
personal development and the success of each student.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). For program specific information about accreditation, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Accreditation.
Master of Science
Speech-Language Pathology The Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) provides aspiring SLPs with a strong academic, scientific and clinical foundation for their future careers.
Why Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• Early clinical experience includes work in the
University’s Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, on-campus clinical facility, the Speech-Language Institute (SLI), starting in the first semester.
• The program incorporates challenging coursework in
specific areas such as aphasia, swallowing disorders, motor speech disorders, augmentative communication and autism spectrum disorders.
• Comprehensive didactic education with experiential learning as a cornerstone of the curriculum.
• Mentorship from world-class faculty. • Work with a variety of clients to hone clinical skills in a multitude of real-world situations.
• Rotate through several off-site externships.
Complete an application at CSDCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree (minimum overall GPA of 3.0 recommended). Complete the prerequisite coursework (No more than two prerequisite courses will be accepted with a grade of ‘C.’ All other prerequisites must have a grade of ‘B-’ or better). Submit three letters of recommendation. Shadow a certified speech-language pathologist(s) for a minimum of 25 hours. A blend of live, inperson as well as recorded observation is accepted (minimum of two different SLP settings are highly recommended). Submit a personal statement. For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Job Outlook/Professional Highlights Speech-Language Pathology is a booming career path filled with life-long learning, problem solving and daily challenges. Highly ranked on both the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Healthcare Jobs list and the 100 Best Jobs list, this promising profession is projected to grow faster than average (18%) within a 10-year time frame, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Practice Options Include • Hospitals and rehabilitation centers. • Public and private schools. • Private practices. • Community-based agencies.
Focus In • Articulation disorders. • Voice and resonance disorders. • Fluency (stuttering) disorders. • Receptive and expressive language (speaking, listening, reading and writing) disorders.
• Feeding and swallowing disorders. • Cognitive disorders – affecting memory, attention,
reasoning, problem solving, orientation, judgment or executive functioning.
• Social communication disorders – affecting one’s ability to use and interpret language in social situations.
• Augmentative Communication – utilizing assistive
technologies to support independent communication.
About Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus • Commitment to interprofessional education and interdisciplinary training.
• Primary care philosophy and holistic approach that
assesses the whole patient for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Exceptional clinical training sequence that begins early and includes externships in a variety of healthcare and education delivery settings.
• Innovative learning strategies that include small
group, interactive and self-directed learning experiences as well as clinical problem-solving.
• Integration of cutting-edge technologies to prepare students for ever-evolving professions.
• Commitment to the ongoing professional and personal development and the success of each student.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Master of Science (MS) Education Program in Speech-Language Pathology [residential] at Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Certificate Program
Post-baccalaureate in Speech-Language Pathology The Post-baccalaureate program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to prepare students to excel academically and professionally by providing a rigorous, holistic and comprehensive experience that will establish a foundation necessary for their success in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
What Sets Our Program Apart?
Admissions Checklist
• Observation hours with a variety of clinical
populations. The Speech-Language Institute (SLI) provides opportunities to observe clients across the lifespan with a wide range of communication and feeding/ swallowing disorders.
• Individualized attention.
Classes are small and held primarily face-to-face. Your advisor will help you explore your interests and develop professional goals.
• A solid foundation for future SLPs.
Students who are graduate school bound will complete coursework designed to introduce you to clinical methods across the SLP scope of practice, increasing your preparedness for clinical training.
• Fieldwork experience for future Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SPLA). Students who take our SLPA preparation courses acquire clinical fieldwork hours on- and off-campus in a highly supported environment that hones your skills.
Complete an application at GradCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Submit official undergraduate transcripts. Submit two short-answer essays (250 words maximum). Submit a CV/Resume. Submit one letter of recommendation. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for application to an ASHA-accredited graduate program or the ASHA Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA) certification. For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Therefore, Students Who Complete the Program are Eligible to Pursue Two Career Paths: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) are support personnel who, following academic coursework, fieldwork, and on-the-job training, perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association).
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are healthcare professionals who identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems as well as swallowing disorders according to ASHA (American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association).
The Post-baccalaureate Program in SLP provides students with academic coursework and clinical fieldwork hours to become an SLPA. It supports students preparing to take the SLPA national exam for certification as a C-SLPA through ASHA.
The Post-baccalaureate Program in SLP provides prerequisite coursework that accredited SLP graduate programs typically require for admission. Required observation hours (25) are also integrated into the program.
Courses can be taken on a full- or part-time basis to complete a post-baccalaureate certificate. Individual courses can also be taken on an à la carte basis with coordinator approval.
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Blindness and Low Vision Studies Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) offers four master’s degree programs and certificates in Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS). These programs combine distance learning education, on-campus residencies, and extensive fieldwork experiences.
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Master’s degrees and certificates are available in the following areas:
Complete an application at GradCAS.
• Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR) • Orientation and Mobility (O&M) • Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments (TVI) • Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) All applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies and must hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in order to be admitted to a program in the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies.
Complete a bachelor’s degree. Submit a CV/Resume. Write a Statement of Purpose. Submit a letter of recommendation.
Application Deadline Applications for Blindness and Low Vision Studies are accepted each semester:*
• Fall Semester - July 15. • Spring Semester - November 30. • Summer Semester - April 15. *Deadlines subject to change For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Low Vision Rehabilitation Program This program prepares professionals in rehabilitation, eye care, education and other related professions, to work more effectively in clinical rehabilitation and educational settings with people who have low vision. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary team approach to service delivery. Program participants represent disciplines such as rehabilitation counseling, vision rehabilitation therapy, special education, orientation and mobility, occupational therapy, social work, optometry and ophthalmology.
Orientation and Mobility Program O&M instruction is typically conducted one-on-one, tailored to each individual, and includes skills such as effective use of the individual’s remaining senses, concept development, orientation skills, problem-solving skills, use of a long cane or other mobility systems, instruction in the use of optical and/or electronic devices, and travel in a variety of settings including the use of public transportation when appropriate.
Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments Program This competency-based program offers coursework and practical experiences that develop the necessary knowledge and skills required for the instruction of infants, children and youth who are totally blind or visually impaired, and those with multiple disabilities.
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Program This program prepares professionals with expertise in related professions (for example, occupational therapy, social work, gerontology, rehabilitation, special education in visual impairment, O&M, etc.) to provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation therapy services (adaptive activities of daily living/independent living skills) to blind or visually impaired individuals across the lifespan, specifically adults/older adults.
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Master of Science and/or Certificate to Prepare to Facilitate Independent Living to/for individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
The Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies offers a Master of Science (MS) degree and a Certificate Program in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT).
Why Drexel?
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• Both programs prepare professionals with the
knowledge, skills, and tools to provide comprehensive instruction and training in activities of daily living to facilitate safe and independent living to/for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• Students gain expertise in related fields such as
occupational therapy, psychology, social work, gerontology, special education in visual impairment and orientation and mobility.
• VRT programs at Drexel University, Elkins Park
Campus, satisfy the requirements for national certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
Complete an application at GradCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree. Submit a CV/Resume. Write a statement of purpose. Submit one letter of recommendation.
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
• Programs can be taken on a full-time or part-time
basis and are mostly delivered online, with an eight to ten week summer on-campus residency, and an internship.
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Career Description • Help vastly improve the quality of life for individuals with congenital visual impairment or vision loss by restoring independence.
• Work with a broad and diverse population, including transition-aged youth through older adulthood. • Demonstrate adaptive strategies and techniques for performing activities of daily living in the areas of home
management, personal management, communications, personal adjustment to vision impairment, home maintenance, recreation and leisure, assistive technology, transition and employment services, and dissemination of information and resources.
Work Environments
Career Advantages
• Home care. • Rehabilitation centers. • Hospitals (i.e. Veterans Administration). • Assisted living facilities. • School settings (i.e. College/University). • Work sites and community environments.
• Rewarding career with the ability to positively impact an individual’s life.
• Critical shortage and need for specialized
professionals in the blindness and low vision fields.
• Positions available nationally and internationally. • Work one-on-one with clients.
Gainful employment data for graduates of certificate programs can be found at Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Gainful-Employment.
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Master of Science and/or Certificate to Prepares Orientation and Mobility Specialists for Individuals with Visual Impairments
Orientation and Mobility
The Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies offers both Master of Science (MS) Degree and a Certificate Program in Orientation and Mobility (O&M). O&M instruction is typically conducted one-on-one, tailored to each individual, and includes skills such as effective use of the individual’s remaining senses, concept development, orientation skills, problem-solving skills, use of a long cane or other mobility systems, instruction in the use of optical and/or electronic devices, and travel in a variety of settings including the use of public transportation when appropriate.
Why Drexel?
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• Prepares O&M specialists with the knowledge
and skills needed to teach those with blindness or vision impairments skills to remain oriented in their environment and mobility skills to be independent within their environments.
• The O&M program offers full-time and part-time
options, and the majority of the curriculum is taught online, with a summer residency and one additional week in the fall on campus, and culminates with an internship.
• Students are prepared for the requirements for the
national certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
Complete an application at GradCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree. Submit a CV/Resume. Write a statement of purpose. Submit one letter of recommendation.
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Career Description Individualized instruction includes effective use of remaining senses, concept development, orientation skills, problem-solving skills, use of a long cane or other mobility systems, instruction in the use of optical and/or electronic devices, and travel in a variety of settings including the use of public transportation when appropriate.
Work Environments
Career Advantages
• Rehabilitation agencies. • Veterans Administration Medical Centers. • Schools including public, private, and schools for the
• Every day is dynamic, different, and challenging. • Grants and/or stipends for tuition are often available.
blind/visually impaired.
• State organizations for the visually impaired. Certification Requirements are available at ACVREP.org. Gainful employment data for graduates of certificate programs can be found at Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Gainful-Employment.
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Master of Science and/or Certificate to Prepare Professionals to Work With of All Ages Who Have Low Vision
Low Vision Rehabilitation The Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) offers a Master of Science (MS) Degree and Certificate Program in Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR).
Why Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• The interdisciplinary programs in the Blindness
and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) department prepare professionals to work effectively in clinical rehabilitation and educational settings with people of all ages who have low vision. Emphasis is placed on a team approach to implementing low vision assessments and interventions.
• The Low Vision Rehabilitation coursework and
supervised fieldwork experience satisfy the requirements for certification by the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
Complete an application at GradCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree. Submit a CV/Resume. Write a statement of purpose. Submit one letter of recommendation.
For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
• The LVR program offers full-time and part-time
options, and the majority of the curriculum is taught online, with a summer residency on the Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, campus, and an internship.
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Career Description • Educate people who have low vision and their caregivers, teachers and others on ways to maximize vision. • Implement strategies to make environments and materials more accessible for people who have low vision. • Help individuals who have lost vision to see again using accommodations and adaptations.
Career Advantages
Work Environments
• Every day is different, interesting,
• Low vision clinics at worksites. • Eye care professional practices. • Hospitals and rehabilitation centers. • Home care. • Schools.
and challenging.
• Rewarding career working one-on-one. • Positions available internationally.
Gainful employment data for graduates of certificate programs can be found at Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Gainful-Employment.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact 1.800.2.DREXEL or visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions. Low Vision Rehabilitation program has full accreditation status by the AER Accreditation Council (AERAC) of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER).
MEd and/or Certificate to Prepare for Licensure in Special Education of Students With Visual Impairments
Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments The Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies offers a Master of Education (MEd) Degree in Blindness and Vision Impairments and a Certificate Program for Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments.
Why Drexel?
Admissions Checklist
• These competency-based programs offer coursework and practical experiences that develop the necessary knowledge and skills required for the instruction of infants, children and youth who are blind or visually impaired, and those with multiple disabilities.
• The program is aligned with standards set forth by
the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of Visual Impairment and Deafblindness.
• Programs are offered for part- and full-time study, with coursework primarily online during the fall and spring terms, a four-week summer residency on the Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Campus for two summers, and an internship.
Complete an application at GradCAS. Complete a bachelor’s degree. Submit a CV/Resume. Write a statement of purpose. Submit one letter of recommendation. Submit a copy of your teaching certificate (not required). For specific details on the above admissions requirements and deadlines, visit Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Admissions.
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Career Description • Serve as the educational team’s expert on blindness and visual impairment. • Collaborate with and learn from families and other professionals to increase student independence. • Incorporate the use of braille, assistive technology and other communication modes within instruction. • Teach students how to advocate for their needs and accommodations. • Prepare students for college and competitive employment.
Work Environments
Career Advantages
• Private and public schools. • Schools for the blind and visually impaired. • Student group homes. • Government agencies. • Universities.
• Learn the braille code. • Tuition grants and stipends are often available. • Work according to the academic calendar. • Teach one-on-one or teach a class of students. • Employment often secured before graduation.
Gainful employment data for graduates of certificate programs can be found at Drexel.edu/ElkinsPark/Gainful-Employment.
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