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Health Professions Degree Programs

Embark on a rewarding journey where passion meets purpose, and where our facilities and dedicated faculty ensure you're well-equipped for success in the ever-evolving field of health professions. Choose from bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science or Nursing or one of our direct-admit “plus” programs to accelerate right through to your master’s in Athletic Training, master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, master's in Speech-language Pathology, or doctorate in Physical Therapy.

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Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Whether you want to work in strength conditioning, corporate or community wellness, or cardiac rehabilitation, LVC’s exercise science major prepares you to work with clients who have a range of needs, diseases, and injuries. Choose from the Professional/Graduate Track, Health and Wellness Track, or Exercise, Sport, and Health Promotion Track, and prepare for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam or several other national exams.

LVC’s Exercise Science program is CAAHEP-accredited and led by faculty who are experts in helping patients with strength and conditioning and obesity and weight management.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Few careers are as satisfying, challenging, and in-demand as nursing. Through our bachelor of science in nursing degree (BSN) program, you’ll get the training to think like a nurse and pursue RN licensure. That means learning to make evidence-based clinical judgments regarding patient care and advocating for the unique needs of patients and their families.

LVC’s nursing program combines in-depth technical and scientific studies with the humanities and social sciences courses so you can build the soft skills that define the best nurses.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Lebanon Valley College is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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Master of Athletic Training 3+2

Whether you want to work in professional sports, physician’s offices, industry, military, or secondary schools, Lebanon Valley College’s athletic training degree program will prepare you to help physically active patients to manage pain and bounce back from injury. This accelerated degree takes you from your first year to your master’s in just five years.

LVC maintains clinical and educational relationships with Penn State College of Medicine, the Beijing Sports University in China, and professional sports teams. Clinical placements are guaranteed.

Our CAATE-accreditation means our curriculum meets the highest standards for athletic training, equipping you to succeed in your career.

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Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 3+2

With LVC’s accelerated dual-degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Counseling in just five years.

The CMHC program features an evidence-based curriculum, along with opportunities to get real-life experience through internships and a practicum. You’ll also develop ethically focused clinical and interpersonal skills through classroom and hands-on learning.

The CMHC Program at LVC has submitted a self-study to CACREP. We are currently in the review process and will provide updates about the accreditation process as they become available.

Master of Science in Speech-language Pathology 3+2

LVC’s 3+2 Speech Language Pathology program will put you ahead of the game in a highly-competitive field. You’ll graduate as a skilled clinician, and—thanks to our strong alumni network and clinical partnerships—have all the support and real-world experience you need to start building a successful and fulfilling career.

As a Speech Language Pathology student in our CAA-accredited program, you’ll enroll as a Communication Sciences & Disorders major. Qualified students will then enter the Speech-Language Pathology program in year three. At the completion of your fourth year, you’ll receive a B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders—and at the end of your fifth year, you’ll receive a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

LVC’s CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program is highly competitive and focused on exceptional career preparation. Our six-year accelerated, direct-admit doctoral degree program is designed for students to go straight from their first year to the D.P.T., saving time and money while preparing to enter an expanding industry.

You’ll gain the skills and experience to work across diverse settings, with patients from infancy to adulthood. Graduating with a doctorate from LVC means joining a growing and deeply-connected alumni network of practicing clinicians who will encourage and support you in your career.

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