Health & Human Services

In-demand preparation for a career in health care.

Nazareth's diverse health and human services academic programs and patient clinics in the York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute provide the best learning environment and clinic spaces among northeast colleges of similar size. Our institute's design fits our focus on learning and working interprofessionally with students and faculty in nursing, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, art and music therapy, and social work.

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Master's Programs

Professional Advancement

Interdisciplinary Specialty Program in Autism (I-SPAN) advanced certificate

Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate

Highlights

  • Expect strong outcomes: Graduates are typically employed in their chosen field within months of graduating.
  • Timing and format vary by program. Choose in-person or online for the Master of Social Work program. The hybrid Physician Assistant master’s degree has on-campus classes just one week each semester, plus online components and supervised clinical practices at a variety of sites.
  • Small classes and personal attention from faculty support your learning.
  • Hands-on authentic experiences in your field ensure you’re well-prepared.
  • Your lifelong Naz career coach supports your career advancement.
  • Each program is fully reviewed and accredited by its governing body.

10:1

student-faculty ratio in graduate programs

99%

of Naz alumni from graduate programs are employed (Class of 2025 surveyed within six months of graduation)

Flexible

Class format and timing vary by program. Contact program directors to see how a program can fit around your other responsibilities.

Izabella Kimber, alum of Master of Social Work

Student Perspective

"My experience was tailored to my professional desires as much as possible with classes and specializations; the faculty were always there to help me reach my goals. I felt an immense level of dedication and guidance from the social work faculty ensuring that I was getting what I wanted out of the classes and internships."

— Izabella Kimber, LMSW, CCPT, went on to be a School Social Worker for Genesee Valley BOCES Intensive Therapeutic Program; and Program Coordinator for Child & Youth Mental Health Clinic at Nazareth University