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College of Applied Health Sciences

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Research Centers and Community Programs

Introduction

Our research centers and community programs provide helpful services to the community in Illinois and beyond.

Federally-funded centers

  • Great Lakes ADA Center
    Increasing awareness and knowledge with the ultimate goal of achieving voluntary compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Institute on Disability and Human Development
    Promoting the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society
  • UCEDD
    The Institute on Disability and Human Development is the UCEDD for the State of Illinois
  • Family Support Research and Training Center
    The FSRTC National Resource Center is a resource for various stakeholders, including parents, family members, people with disabilities and policymakers.

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Community programs

  • HealthMatters Program
    An evidence-based health promotion program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supports in health-friendly communities
  • Program on Disability Art, Culture and Humanities
    Research and community culture program that houses Bodies of Work
  • Illinois LEND Program
    Preparing individuals to address the needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities

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Academics

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  • Biomedical and Health Information Sciences
    • BS in Health Information Management
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    • Joint BS in Health Information Management and MS in Health Informatics
    • Minor in Health Information Management
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    • Minor in Life Science Visualization
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    • MS in Biomedical Visualization
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        • Anaplastology Concentration
        • Part Time Student Course Schedule
      • Apply to Biomedical Visualization
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    • MS in Health Informatics
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    • PhD in Biomedical and Health Informatics
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      • PhD in BHI Faculty
    • Post-Master's Certificate in Health Informatics
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Data Science Informatics
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics Fundamentals
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Mobile Health Informatics
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Leadership in Health Informatics
  • Disability and Human Development
    • BS in Disability and Human Development
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  • Kinesiology and Nutrition
    • BS in Kinesiology
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    • BS in Nutrition
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    • Minor in Food Science
    • Minor in Kinesiology
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    • MS in Kinesiology
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    • MS in Nutrition
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    • PhD in Kinesiology and Nutrition
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      • PhD in KN Faculty
    • High school sport psychology consulting
  • Occupational Therapy
    • Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate
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      • Doctoral Capstone
      • Fieldwork
      • Scholarship of Practice Collaboratives
        • Children, Youth and Families SOPC
        • Community Engagement, Independent Living and Participation SOPC
        • Health Equity and Social Justice SOPC
        • Theory and Evidence-Based Practice Related to Human Occupation SOPC
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  • Physical Therapy
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    • Doctor of Physical Therapy
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    • Doctor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
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    • Clinical Rehabilitation and Technology Research Certificate
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    • Healthy Living Practitioner Certificate
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    • Technology-Based Health Communication and Promotion Certificate
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    • Residency in Sports Physical Therapy
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  • Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
    • BS in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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    • PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
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