Physical therapy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best jobs in the health care sector. It's easy to see why. As a physical therapist, you'll impact people's lives in meaningful ways, from helping them regain movement to managing pain. Physical therapists work with people for extended periods of time, enabling them to develop rewarding relationships with their patients.

Occupational therapists help patients develop, regain and improve the skills they need to take part in daily activities and function more effectively in home, work and social activities. They work with individuals, small groups and large organizations in schools, businesses, hospitals and a variety of social and behavioral health settings. Occupational therapists enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.

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Occupational therapists do rehabilitation work to help patients with injuries or disabilities. The OT focuses on improving the patient’s ability to do day-to-day activities, often working in a clinical setting but increasingly in a patient’s home. Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, you may choose to pursue either a master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy. Both degrees educate you to be an effective clinician; however, the doctoral degree prepares you to conduct research in occupational therapy, helping patients through discovery of new techniques and treatment.

Physical therapy, or PT, is a branch of medicine that helps patients recover from physical injury. It focuses on correct movement of the body for the best mobility, function, and quality of life for patients of all activity levels. To become a physical therapist, you’ll need to first obtain a bachelor’s degree. Applied Human and Sport Physiology or Biology are recommended programs of study. After getting your bachelor’s degree, you’ll be ready to enter a professional Physical Therapy program at graduate school to obtain your Physical Therapy degree.

Graduate candidates wanting to pursue a career in speech-language pathology can apply to UNO’s CAA accredited Master of Science program.

Speech-language pathology is a diverse field serving clients across the lifespan. Speech-language Pathologists evaluate and treat people with speech, language, cognitive communication, social communication, and swallowing difficulties.

Speech-language pathologist work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice.

The Kinesiology program is designed to prepare students to assume positions as fitness or health promotion directors and exercise consultants in private or public agencies, health centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, as well as corporate fitness programs.

This program is also well-suited as a pre-professional program for students interested in further pursuing a career in:
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy

This degree is appropriate for students in pre-professional programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine.

The Kinesiology program is designed to prepare students to assume positions as fitness or health promotion directors and exercise consultants in private or public agencies, health centers, cardiac rehabilitation programs, as well as corporate fitness programs.
This program is also well-suited as a pre-professional program for students interested in further pursuing a career in:

Physical therapy
Occupational therapy

This degree is appropriate for students in pre-professional programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medicine.