The College of Health and Professional Studies (COHP) supports the mission and vision of the university by offering fully online undergraduate and graduate professional degrees, plus accredited undergraduate and graduate professional programs in the healthcare-related fields of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Nursing. Students interested in earning a fully online Husson degree can learn from anywhere in the country. Students interested in careers in Nursing can pursue an undergraduate degree or choose from several tracks from the fully online MSN program. Occupational Therapy students may transfer into the program and earn a bachelor's degree on their way to earning their Masters of Occupational Therapy. Occupational and Physical Therapy students may qualify for early entry and earn a bachelor's degree on the way to earning their Doctor of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Doctorate. Direct entry into the Doctorate of Physical Therapy is available to qualified applicants.
COHP Mission
The Husson University College of Health and Professional Studies inspires and prepares students for contemporary, critical-thinking professions and evidence-based, ethical practice in the health professions and fully online professional degrees.
We foster student success by promoting:
- Professional identity
- Self-directed learning
- Critical reflection and scholarship
- Health practice focused on the individuals, families, groups and populations we serve
- Integration of specialized technology throughout learning experiences
- Cultural competence, social justice, and advocacy for our clients and our professions.
COHP Vision
The College of Health and Professional Studies aspires to shape students into compassionate and effective professionals, practitioners, and scholars who value inter-professional collaboration, lifelong learning, leadership, and global engagement.
Accreditation
Our healthcare programs are fully accredited or approved by one of the following agencies:
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
The Maine State Board of Nursing
Admissions Criteria
Each of our programs has admissions criteria unique to the discipline. Refer to your program of interest for detailed information about the qualifications for admission to the program.
Programmatic Outcomes for Health Programs
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in the areas of Interprofessional Practice and the Practice of Care.
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Biomedical Sciences
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Social/Behavioral /Administrative sciences.
- Students will demonstrate proficient skills and knowledge in Clinical Sciences.