2008-2009 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2008-2009 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

School of Health Professions


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The School of Health Professions provides interdisciplinary education for wellness, health care and rehabilitation. It encompasses the following programs: Health Science, Music Therapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, and a Gerontology Certificate. The School of Health Professions offers state of the art academic programs through a health promotion model that integrates experiential learning and research. The School utilizes collaborative partnerships to educate competent, compassionate, caring and reflective practitioners prepared for practice in current and future healthcare environments.

The mission of the Maryville University School of Health Professions is to prepare a diverse student body with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to address the needs of a client or patient and the community. Through a liberal arts foundation and through strong partnerships, both internally within the university and externally in the greater St. Louis community, faculty and staff work collaboratively to enable students to become critical thinkers as well as collaborative, productive and civil members of society and leaders within their profession. Our unique blend of programs including health, counseling, rehabilitation, and music, provide students with a true holistic approach. For more information, contact the School of Health Professions at 314.529.9625.

Music Therapy

  Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
  Master of Music Therapy
   
   

Nursing

  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Day Program
    Weekend & Evening College
    Fast-Track
  BSN Completion
  Master of Science in Nursing
    Adult Nurse Practitioner
    Nursing Education
    Family Nurse Practitioner
    RN to MSN
   

Occupational Therapy

  Master of Occupational Therapy
   

Physical Therapy

  Doctor of Physical Therapy
   

Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Services

  Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services
  Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling
  Concentrations Available in Rehabilitation Counseling
    Marriage and Family Therapy
    Substance Abuse
    Music Therapy
  Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Rehabilitation Counseling
 

Gerontology Certificate Program

Faculty

Charles J. Gulas, PT, Ph.D., GCS
Dean, School of Health Professions
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Paula Bohr, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Director, Occupational Therapy Program
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Cynthia A. Briggs, M.M., Psy.D., MT-BC
Director, Music Therapy Program
Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

Elizabeth A. Buck, Ph.D., RN
Director, Nursing Program
Associate Professor of Nursing

Barbara Parker, ABD, CRC, LCPC
Director, Rehabilitation Counseling Program
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

Judith A Woehrle, PT, Ph.D., OCS
Director, Physical Therapy Program
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Lisa Albers, M.S.N., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Joni Barry, PT, D.P.T., NCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Jack Bennett, PT, M.Ed., SCS, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Linda Berry, M.S.N., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Robert Bertolino, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, LCSW, NCC, AAMFT
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

Erin Cattoor, M.S.N., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Michael T. Cibulka, PT, D.P.T., M.H.S., OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Nancy Cibulka, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, WHNP, FNP
Associate Professor of Nursing
Coordinator, Adult & Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Ashlyn R. Cunningham, M.A., OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Robert Cunningham, M.S., OT/L
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Mary Curtis, Ph.D., APRN-BC
Professor of Nursing

Konrad Dias, PT, D.P.T., CCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Geralyn M. Frandsen, Ed.D., RN
Professor of Nursing
Coordinator, Gerontology Certificate Program
Coordinator, Nursing Education Concentration

Pradip K. Ghosh, PT, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Jodi C. Green, M.S.N., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Larry D. Grieshaber, Ph.D.
Professor and Special Assistant to the Dean,
Research and Development

Alice Jensen, M.S.N., RN
Associate Professor of Nursing

Donald Kallembach, M.S., OTR/L
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Michael Kiener, Ph.D., CRC
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling
Coordinator, Rehabilitation Counseling

Soo-Jin Kwoun, M.A., Ph.D., MT-BC
Assistant Professor of Music Therapy

Barbara Loeffler, M.S.N., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Patricia Naylor, PT, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Gina Oswald, M.Ed., CRC
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

Dianna Phares, M.S.N., RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Sandy Ross, PT, D.P.T., M.H.S., PCS
Coordinator of Research
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

 

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