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Winter Weather Announcement

Due to the winter weather forecast and the governor’s state of emergency, all Kean campuses will shift to remote operations at noon tomorrow, Sunday, February 22, and all day on Monday, February 23. 

All classes and activities will be conducted remotely during this time. Employees will also work remotely. Only those employees deemed essential during weather emergencies should report to campus. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Monday to serve residential students. 

All vehicles parked on the main Kean campus must be relocated to the Kean Parking Deck next to Hynes Hall by 9 p.m. today to facilitate campus cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus may be relocated. 

President Repollet’s book signing at Metropolitan Baptist Church, originally scheduled for tomorrow, is canceled. 

The College of Health Professions and Human Services

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About

The College of Health Professions and Human Services contains all of Kean University's graduate and undergraduate programs in clinical practice, including Applied Psychology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Genetic Counseling, Communication Disorders and Deafness, Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Students benefit from studying side by side with others preparing for clinical careers, recognizing the powerful interprofessional relationships that animate best practices across the clinical professions. 

We believe in helping our students balance work, family and school so we offer day, night and weekend courses on site. Several programs also offer online and hybrid classes.

The College of Health Professions and Human Services is a burgeoning hub for some of the latest technological advances and facilities in the nation.

Many programs include internships and research opportunities, where students stay abreast of the latest breakthroughs and advancements in their fields. Our top-notch psychology, occupational therapy, and speech pathology clinics prepare graduates through hands-on training. Kean offers accessible and affordable world-class education. 

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Undergraduate Programs

Nursing (BSN)
Public Health
Exercise Science
Recreation Administration (Community Recreation,  Sport & Event Management)
Recreational Therapy
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

Master's Degree and Certificate Programs

Athletic Training - M.S. 
Counseling - M.A. with 5 options, 2 certifications, and 1 additional program
Exercise Science - M.S
Genetic Counseling - M.S.
Nursing - M.S.N. with 2 options and 1 post-bac certificate
Occupational Therapy - M.S
Physician Assistant Studies - M.S.
Professional Diploma in School Psychology
Social Work - MSW 
Speech-Language Pathology - M.A. with 1 additional program
Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Speech Language Pathology

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Doctoral Programs

Counseling and Supervision (Ph.D.)
Occupational Therapy - OTD
Physical Therapy - DPT
School and Clinical Psychology - Psy.D.
Speech-Language Pathology - SLPD

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