College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation
James Konopack, PhD, Dean
Through the promotion of clinical practice, education and research, CHER’s vision is aligned to support the University’s mission of “Advancing integrated health care through innovative education, research, and clinical services.”
Mission
The College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation (CHER) is committed to offering programs grounded in evidence-based research and practice, and interprofessional education to prepare students to become competent professionals dedicated to promoting the health, well-being and education of the individuals and the communities they serve.
Degree and Certificate Programs
Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) Programs:
Master of Science, Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR)
Certificate Program, Low Vision Rehabilitation
Master of Science, Orientation and Mobility (O&M)
Certificate Program, Orientation and Mobility (O&M)
Master of Education, Blindness and Vision Impairment (TVI)
Certificate Program, Education of Children and Youth with Visual Impairments
Master of Science, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
Certificate Program, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
The maximum number of years to complete the above degrees is five.
Department of Occupational Therapy
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (post-professional degree)
The maximum number of years to complete the above degrees is four.
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
The maximum number of years to complete the above degrees is four.
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Medical Science (MMS)
The maximum number of years to complete the above degree is four.
Biomedicine Programs
Salus University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and an embedded Master of Science (MSc) graduate research degree program in Biomedicine.
Post Baccalaureate Program in Health Sciences
Salus University offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Science.