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.
Begin your SLP MSED Program degree alongside your Bachelor's degree.
Degree Information
Graduate Program: Speech Language Pathology M.S.Ed.
Undergraduate Degree: Communication Disorders B.S.Ed.
Serve your community as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-language pathology is one of the fastest-rising professions nationwide, with employment opportunities projected to continue growing at a substantial rate in the next ten years. The Communication Disorders online master’s degree is designed to equip you with the professional expertise you need to meet this critical workforce demand.
Occupational therapists (OTs) help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for everyday living and working (occupations) due to injuries, illnesses, disabilities, psychological problems, or aging. They evaluate physical and mental conditions and create treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and cognitive strategies. Working with all ages, OTs work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, nursing homes, and other settings. Learn more about this career.
Physical therapists (PTs) aid patients in recovering from injuries, illnesses, or disabilities affecting movement and function. They assess conditions, create treatment plans, and use exercises, stretches, manual therapy, and equipment to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. Working with all ages, PTs operate in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and even homes, offering tailored care to improve quality of life. Learn more about this career.
In the Communication Disorders degree program at UNK. you will learn the basic scientific processes involved in human communication, including anatomy and physiology of speech, hearing, and language. You will also be introduced to related disorders. This program will prepare you with knowledge and skills to competently serve patients of all ages with impairments in communication.
UNK's Montessori program is a full affiliate of the American Montessori Society, and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. UNK is currently the only university with these credentials that offers the opportunity to pursue AMS certification in a mostly online program.
UNK's Montessori program is a full affiliate of the American Montessori Society, and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. UNK is currently the only university with these credentials that offers the opportunity to pursue AMS certification in a mostly online program.
UNK's Montessori program is a full affiliate of the American Montessori Society, and accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. UNK is currently the only university with these credentials that offers the opportunity to pursue AMS certification in a mostly online program.