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The Democrat and Chronicle reports that as part of post-stroke rehabilitation, client Doug Volland improves his speech by dictating recipes for a food blog to a speech-pathology student. The blog was the idea of a Nazareth student, building on Volland's love of cooking. Volland gets physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services at Nazareth's clinics.

Defying the Odds

Students and clients benefit from the hands-on clinical experience.

Helping the Homeless

During Project Homeless Connect Rochester, Nazareth social work students and faculty match struggling people with the help they need to get back on their feet.

Tinisha Baxter ‘17, nursing and public health

“It bothers me to see people suffer,” says Tinisha Baxter ‘17, who’s completing her bachelor’s in nursing degree through Nazareth’s weekend, accelerated track.

Conner Burry '17, music therapy

Music therapy student shares his experience in the clinics, classes and hands-on experiences >>

Clubs and Organizations

Take part in a club or organization on campus, such as:

Association of Social Work Students
Communication Sciences and Disorders Association
Community Youth Development Collective
Nursing Club
Physical Therapy Club
Student Occupational Therapy Association

Professor Lisa Durant-Jones loves working closely with students.

Helping Patients Transform

Lisa Durant-Jones, professor of communication sciences and disorders

"Some people think that in a professional program, you just learn a set of skills. But our students get so much more. They learn to understand the rich theory, research, and knowledge base behind what we do with our clients. They begin to value diverse perspectives and approaches. Often they see that there is not simply one right answer."

Kelsi Barnholt, Nazareth College, Occupational Therapy

Kelsi Barnholt '18, occupational therapy

"In high school, I was a volunteer. At Nazareth, I consider myself an active citizen." Read about her experience »

A Digital Revolution in Treatment Technology

Faculty and students in communication sciences and disorders use technology in innovative ways to enhance client treatment.

Global Service

Nazareth nursing and social work students travel to Belize and Kerala to take part in international service learning.

Study Abroad

Study abroad allows you to travel the globe and learn along the way. Explore the numerous overseas programs Nazareth offers:

Jesse Cruz '16, community youth development

Jesse Cruz '16, community youth development major, says that Marie Watkins, Ph.D., his professor and director of program, has been a role model and mentor who's helped him build his character. "It's not about the grade," he says. "It's about the kind of person you're becoming. That's going to carry you way further in life." He believes the world needs more teachers like her, and he hopes to become a teacher himself. Cruz' story >>

York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute

Hands-on learning right on campus: Supervised by clinicians, students in physical therapy, occupational therapy, art and music therapy, communication sciences and disorders/speech-language pathology, and social work provide ongoing care to patients/clients from the community.

Newly renovated building: Enjoy the best learning environment and clinic spaces among northeast colleges of similar size.

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