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• Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences (Programs, Minors, Frequently Asked Questions, Faculty Members & Research Interests, Staff Members, Useful Criminal Justice Relatead Links, Internships) | Department of Health Professions (Programs [Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Allied Health {Curriculum Distance Education {Distance Learning Campus Locations} Faculty and Staff Information {Instructions for online course access Textbook Information 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 Student Services} Frequently Asked Questions} Clinical Laboratory Programs {Courses Useful Clinical Laboratory Related Links} Community Health Dental Hygiene {Program Information Dental Hygiene Clinic} Emergency Medical Technology Healthcare Management Master of Health and Human Services {Program Information Frequently Asked Questions Admissions Healthcare Management Contact Us Thesis Information} Master of Public Health Master of Respiratory Care {MRC Admission Criteria Degree Requirements Contact Us} Medical Assisting Technology Polysomnography Public Health Program Respiratory Care {Useful Respiratory Care Related Links Frequently Asked Questions} School Health Program ]) | Department of Human Ecology (Majors [Coordinated Program in Dietetics Didactic Program in Dietetics {DPD Panel page} The Dietetic Technician Program Family and Consumer Sciences Education {Internships} Family and Consumer Studies Hospitality Management Fashion and Interiors Pre-Kindergarten DPD Student Resources], Events [Hospitality Meals Reservations Diversity Celebration Appreciation Luncheon], Scholarships and Awards [Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society], Student Organizations [Students in Fashion & Interiors Association of Family and Consumer Students Hospitality Management Society Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society Early Childhood Association], Faculty and Staff, Diversity Day Events) | Department of Human Performance and Exercise Science (Courses of Study [B.S.A.S. Exercise Science B.S.Ed. P-12 Physical Education B.A. Physical Education M.Ed. Physical Education], HPES Activity Classes, Organizations, Faculty and Staff [Frank J. Bosso, Ph.D. Mary LaVine, Ph. D Marcia Matanin, Ph.D. Nicole Mullins, Ph.D. Jennifer A. Pintar, Ph.D., MPH Richard Walker, M.A. Ed.], Frequently Asked Questions, Announcements, H.P.E.S. Fitness Center) | Department of Nursing (Mission Statement, Philosophy, Faculty and Staff, Degree Programs [Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN/BSN Completion Program School Licensure Program Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) {Faculty Research Interests} Student Organizations]) | Department of Physical Therapy (Vision, Program Overview, Frequently Asked Questions, Prerequisites, Admissions, Faculty [Support Staff], Clinical Education, Links, Current Students, Student Outcomes, Open Houses) | Department of Social Work (Degree Programs [Social Services Technology (AAS) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) {BSW Mission & Goals BSW Assessment Outcomes BSW Course of Study BSW 4 year plan BSW 5 year plan Core Competencies Admission Policy Degree Requirements Field Work {Field Work Documents} Career in Social Work Licensing Information BSW Student Handbook} Master of Social Work (MSW) {MSW Mission & Goals MSW Frequently Asked Questions MSW Program Competencies Admission Policy Degree Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Career in Social Work Licensing Information} Social Work Minor], Scholarships, Faculty and Staff, Links, Frequently Asked Questions) | Army ROTC (Classes, Students, History, FAQs, Definition, LTC, Home, Cadre) | Air Force ROTC | Eastern Gateway Community College Partnership

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The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services consists of eight departments: Criminal Justice, Health Professions, Human Ecology, Human Performance and Exercise Science, Military Science, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. In cooperation with the College of Education, Community and School Health provides a health education major, Human Performance and Exercise Science provides a physical education major, and Human Ecology provides a family and consumer sciences major. The College offers Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) through an agreement with Kent State University. Graduate courses are offered by the Departments of Human Ecology and Social Work. The Department of Criminal Justice offers a master’s degree, the Department of Nursing offers a master’s degree in nursing with two areas of concentration: nurse anesthetist and chronic illness care, and the Department of Health Professions offers a Master in Health and Human Services degree whose core areas are administration and health promotion and a master's in Respiratory Care (MRC). The Northeastern Ohio Universities Master of Public Health program operates through a partnership of YSU, The University of Akron, Cleveland State University, Kent State University, and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM). The Department of Physical Therapy offers a Doctorate degree which is required to practice as a physical therapist. Departments & Degrees

Pre-nursing (BSN) Pre-respiratory (BSRC) Pre-social work (AAS or BSW) Undetermined (AAS or BSAS)

    Corrections     Law Enforcement     Loss Prevention and Assets Protection Criminal Justice (BSAS)     Corrections     Law Enforcement     Legal Processes     Loss Prevention and Assets Protection Forensic Science (BSAS) Criminal Justice (MS)     Police Management     Correctional Administration and Treatment     Criminal Justice Studies and Research Master of Public Administration (MPA, through Cleveland State University)

Clinical Laboratory Science (BSAS) Dental Hygiene (AAS) Emergency Medical Technician – and Paramedic (Certificate) Emergency Medical Technology (AAS) Health and Human Services (MHHS)     Administration for Health and Human Services     Health Promotion Healthcare Management (Graduate Certificate) Histotechnician (AAS) Medical Assisting Technology (AAS) Medical Coding (Certificate)Public Health (BSAS)Public Health (MPH, in collaboration with Kent State University, the University of Akron, Cleveland State University, and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine) Respiratory Care (BSRC)Respiratory Care (MRC) Polysomnography (Certification)

Family and Consumer Studies (BSAS) Food and Nutrition (BSAS)     Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)     Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) Hospitality Management (AAS, BSAS) Infant/Toddler (Certificate) Merchandising: Fashion and Interiors (BSAS) Pre-Kindergarten (AAS)

Physical Education: Teacher Prep (BSEd)

    RN/BSN Completion Track (for current RNs) Nursing (MSN)     Clinical Nurse Specialist Chronic Illness Care School Nurse     Nurse Anesthetist (in collaboration with St. Elizabeth Health Center School for Nurse Anesthetists) School Nurse Licensure (Certificate)Nursing Home Administration (BSAS)

Other Programs Graduate Programs - A summary of graduate programs offered Individualized Curriculum Program Eastern Ohio Area Health Education Center (Eastern Ohio AHEC)

Accreditation The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredits clinical laboratory technology, emergency medical technology, respiratory care, and medical assisting. The histologic technician program is accredited by the national Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration. The Nursing Home Administration program is approved by the The State of Ohio Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators. The Commission on Dental Accreditation accredits the dental hygiene program. The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The dietetic technology program, the coordinated program in dietetics, and the didactic program in dietetics are approved by the American Dietetic Association. The physical therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The Health Education program is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Health Education.

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