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Job outlooks are higher than average in all health care fields. With an burgeoning elderly populations, and changes to the health care system, you will be employable!

Health care fields are growing at faster than average rates according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yearly earning depend on your location, but specific information can be accessed at bls.gov.

PA: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos081.htm

OT: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos078.htm

PT: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm

Chiropractor: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos071.htm

Featured Faculty

Penny O’Connor, Ph.D. is a member of the Science and Mathematics department. She teachs chemistry and advises students in the pre-professional majors of pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, pre-occupational therapy and Biology. She holds a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry from Montana State University and a BS in Chemistry from Linfield College. She has been a faculty member at MAC for five years. Prior to teaching at MAC she taught at Kansas State University.

Sandy Nypaver is a member of the Science and Math Department. She has been a member of the Mount Aloysius faculty for over 20 years teaching courses in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Sandy serves as an advisor for students in the pre-professional programs, including Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant and Pre-Physical Therapy. She also serves as the college's NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative.

“The preprofessional degree prepares students to eventually obtain a professional degree at a graduate institution. The undergraduate courses provide students with a variety of classes putting an emphasis on the sciences and behavioral sciences. My experiences within this major have laid the foundation on my path to becoming a physical therapist. Along the way I have had the pleasure of learning from some great professors who take a genuine interest in my success. My advisor has also been a tremendous help providing guidance and information to keep me on track towards my professional aspirations.”

Nathan Lindsley

 

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Chiropractic Medicine

Doctor of Chiropractic
Bachelor of Science in General Science

Under a joint agreement between the New York Chiropractic College or Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and Mount Aloysius College, undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Mount Aloysius College may continue their education in chiropractic medicine at either one of these cooperative schools in this program of study.  Mount Aloysius College will confer the Bachelor of Science degree to students upon successful completion of the first year of New York Chiropractic College or Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic academic curriculum. The program has two phases:

• Phase I consists of three years of undergraduate education at Mount Aloysius College. 
• Phase II is comprised of year one to complete the Bachelor of Science degree and upon successful completion, will be able to complete the doctorate at the end of year six of the entire matriculation

Students who complete the degree requirements for this program are awarded a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in General Science from Mount Aloysius College and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree upon graduation from either New York Chiropractic College or Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic.

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Dental Medicine

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Pre-Dental Medicine Degree Program (4+4)

Under a joint agreement between the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Mount Aloysius College, undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Mount Aloysius College may continue their education in medicine at LECOM in this program of study.  The program is comprised of two phases:  phase I consists of the four  years of undergraduate education at Mount Aloysius College; Phase II consists of the remaining four  years of dental school education at LECOM.  Mount Aloysius College will confer the Bachelor of Science degree to students.

• Phase I consists of four years of undergraduate education at Mount Aloysius College. 
• Phase II is composed of four years at LECOM's Bradenton, FL campus.

Students who complete the degree requirements for this program are awarded a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from Mount Aloysius College and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree upon graduation from LECOM.

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Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science degree

Under a joint agreement between the College Misericordia, Chatham College, or St Francis University and Mount Aloysius College, undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Mount Aloysius College may continue their education in occupational therapy at either one of these cooperative schools in this program of study.  A student can choose between 4, 3, and 2 years at Mount Aloysius completing various requirements and then complete the program of study at one of our cooperative institutions.  

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Osteopathic Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program (3+4) (4+4)

Under a joint agreement between the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Mount Aloysius College, undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Mount Aloysius College may continue their education in medicine at LECOM in this program of study.  The program is comprised of two phases:  phase I consists of the first three or four  years of undergraduate education at Mount Aloysius College; Phase II consists of the remaining four years of medical school education at LECOM’s Erie Campus or four years at the Bradenton, Florida campus.  Mount Aloysius College will confer the Bachelor of Science degree to students, who choose the 3+4 option, upon successful completion of the first year of LECOM's academic curriculum.  The program has two phases:

• Phase I consists of three or four years of undergraduate education at Mount Aloysius College. 
• Phase II is composed of four years at one of LECOM's Schools, located in Erie, PA; Greensburg, PA; and Bradenton, FL.

Students who complete the degree requirements for this program for the 4+4 track are awarded a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from Mount Aloysius College.  Students in the 3+4 track will be awarded a Professional Studies – Health Studies degree from Mount Aloysius College after successful completion of the first year of LECOM’s academic curriculum. A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree upon successful graduation from LECOM will follow.

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Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy Degree Program (3+ ) or (4+ )

Under a joint agreement between the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Mount Aloysius College, undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Mount Aloysius College may continue their education in medicine at LECOM in this program of study.  The program is comprised of two phases:  phase I consists of the first three or four  years of undergraduate education at Mount Aloysius College; Phase II consists of the remaining three years of pharmacy school education at LECOM’s Erie Campus or four years at the Bradenton, Florida campus.  Mount Aloysius College will confer the Bachelor of Science degree to students, who choose the 3+4 option, upon successful completion of the first year of LECOM's academic curriculum. The program has two phases:

• Phase I consists of three or four years of undergraduate education at Mount Aloysius College. 
• Phase II is composed of either three or four years at one of LECOM's Schools of Pharmacy, located in Erie, PA. (3 yr program), and Bradenton, FL (4 yr program).

Students who complete the degree requirements for this program for the 4+ track are awarded a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from Mount Aloysius College.  Students in the 3+ track will be awarded a Professional Studies – Health Studies degree from Mount Aloysius College after successful completion of the first year of LECOM’s academic curriculum. A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree upon successful graduation from LECOM will follow.

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Physician Assistant

Master of Physician Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies degree

Under a joint agreement between Chatham College, Mercy College and Mount Aloysius College, undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Mount Aloysius College may continue their education in physician assistant at this cooperative school in this program of study.  A student can choose between 3 or 4 years at Mount Aloysius completing various requirements and then complete the program of study at Chatham College or Mercy College.  

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Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science in General Science

Under a joint agreement between Chatham College, Neumann College, and St Francis University and Mount Aloysius College, undergraduate students who have successfully completed specific core course requirements at Mount Aloysius College may continue their education in physical therapy either one of the cooperative schools in this program of study.  A student will attend MAC for four years while completing various requirements and then complete the doctoral program of study at one of our cooperative institutions.