SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Weston, Massachusetts
9 '1 is r r a H a n ia r d n A My internship mentor is a Regis alumna and each time I am in the lab, she encourages me to speak up and always ask questions. I can tell that she genuinely wants me to get the most out of my experience. Major: Neuroscience Internship: Harvard Medical School
HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS
A school that provides endless opportunities to improve the world through science, health, and wellness. Regis has a long history of excellence in developing experts in the health sciences fields. Students are taught the skills and competencies to transform the lives of others through healthy behaviors, research, and practice.
Dental Hygiene The dental hygiene program prepares students to
a thorough understanding of patient care skills,
assess patients for signs of oral diseases, expose
ultrasound physics, cross sectional anatomy, and
dental radiographs, clean teeth, and provide
pathophysiology. Students gain experience through
preventive dental care. Students gain clinical
Regis’ scanning laboratory and clinical internships
experience at externship sites such as Cambridge
at major academic medical centers and community-
Health Alliance, Dot House Health, and the Edith
based hospitals. The program is accredited by
Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans’ Hospital-
the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Bedford. Students who complete the dental hygiene
Educational Programs. Upon completion of the
requirements will be eligible to take the dental
program, graduates are eligible to complete the
hygiene state and national board examinations and
national credentialing exams for sonographers.
upon successful completion, apply for Registered Dental Hygiene licensure. The program is accredited
Exercise Science
by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Study human movement and the body’s
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
physiological adaptations to exercise. Students learn the scientific and medical aspects of physical activity, including strength and conditioning,
Diagnostic medical sonography, commonly
fitness and exercise assessment, cardiopulmonary
called ultrasound, is an imaging modality that
stress testing, and health and sports performance.
examines abdominothoracic organs, male and
The exercise science program prepares students
female reproductive organs, the pregnant uterus,
for careers in fitness, health, wellness, and sport
superficial structures and the peripheral vascular
performance, as well as for further graduate studies
system. The diagnostic medical sonographer is
in occupational therapy, physical therapy, clinical
a highly specialized healthcare professional who
exercise physiology, athletic training, and other allied
produces diagnostic images necessary for accurate
health professions.
diagnosis. Sonographers must possess and integrate
Neuroscience
Psychology
Neuroscience students study the function and
Few things are more fascinating than the inner
organization of the brain and nervous system,
workings of the human mind and behavior.
from molecules to circuits and behavior. Through
Psychology students are taught to think critically,
field visits, outreach projects, guest lectures, and
research thoroughly, and communicate effectively.
hands-on research experiences, neuroscience
The psychology major can be enriched with courses
students leave Regis with the skills to pursue a
in the natural sciences, the social sciences, or the
range of careers in the biomedical and life sciences.
humanities. Upon graduation, psychology students
The neuroscience program provides a strong
are prepared to work in a wide variety of settings,
foundation for students to apply to medical, dental,
including mental and behavioral health facilities,
or veterinary schools as well as pursue graduate
schools, health and human services organizations,
programs in psychology, biology, occupational
research and clinical laboratories, or they may
therapy, physical therapy, speech language
choose to pursue a post-graduate education.
pathology, applied behavior analysis, biomedical sciences, counseling psychology, and neuroscience.
Nuclear Medicine
Public Health The public health major is an interdisciplinary program for students who want to work at the
Students in the nuclear medicine program combine
community level to address current and emerging
courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics,
health and social issues, limit health disparities, and
and nuclear medicine science, and utilize the tools
promote health equity, quality and accessibility.
needed to diagnose and treat diseases. Students
Students work alongside faculty who are actively
learn in Regis’ state-of-the-art nuclear medicine
involved in public health initiatives in the US and
lab before going to complete clinical rotations at
across the globe, from Chile to Syria. The program
leading medical centers and community-based
prepares students to work in health-oriented
hospitals, working alongside technologists and
fields some of which include environmental health,
physicians in the field. Upon completion of the
epidemiology, health education and promotion,
program, graduates are eligible to complete the
health policy, and health administration.
national credentialing exams for nuclear medicine technologists.
Nutrition
Social Work The social work major is for students who want to serve clients in need, from children, teens, and
Nutrition students study the role nutrition plays
families, to individuals struggling with mental health
in health, performance, and disease prevention.
and addiction. Students also work with the geriatric
Students analyze the effect of social, economic,
population in the community. The Council on Social
environmental, cultural, and political factors on
Work Education accredits the social work program
health and nutrition policies. They apply their
at Regis. Students graduate with a bachelor of social
knowledge and skills in menu planning, meal
work (BSW) degree and become eligible for social
preparation, nutrition counseling, and by working
work licensing (LSW). BSW graduates also qualify
with community nutrition programs. The nutrition
for advanced standing at masters of social work
program prepares students for careers in community
(MSW) programs that allows them to complete
and school nutrition, or to enter graduate programs
the MSW program with as few as 30 credits. Upon
in dietetics, nutrition education, or public health.
completion of the MSW degree students become eligible for social work licensing at the LCSW/ LICSW level. Students entering the BSW program at Regis have the option of completing the BSW-MSW program in 3+1 years.
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Sport Management Learn about complex issues in the sport industry and turn your passion for sports into a career. Sport management students explore dynamic relationships between sports, culture, and society. Examine different sports organizations at the high school, college, and professional level and uncover legal and business issues facing the sports world. The program exposes students to a variety of careers in the world of athletics and sport, as well as prepares students for further study at the graduate level. Regis sport management graduates are employed in fields such as athletic administration, coaching, eSports, event management, professional sport, and sport marketing.
Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic recreation, also known as recreational therapy, uses specific treatments to meet an individual’s unique physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs. Following the guidelines set by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), students will learn how
to assist individuals with disabilities, injuries, or illness pursue leisure and recreational activities to improve personal health and well-being. Students will learn assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques specific to the therapeutic recreation process. By completing this program, students will have met all educational requirements to be certified by NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
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› Athletic Coaching › Exercise Science › Neuroscience › Nutrition › Psychology › Public Health › Social Work › Speech Language Pathology › Sport Management Certain programs may have additional admission requirements. Visit regiscollege.edu/academics to learn more.
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