University of Massachusetts Amherst

School of Public Health and Health Sciences

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Education and Career Opportunities in Health Sciences

Communication Disorders

The mission of the Department of Communication Disorders is to offer high-quality educational programs, integrated with a nationally recognized clinical training program for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, as well as continuing education, outreach opportunities and in-service training.  For more information on Communication Disorders academic possibilities visit http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/comdis/index.html

Careers in Communication Disorders include: Speech-Language Pathologist, Audiologist

Possible Employers include: Public Schools, Hospitals, Universities, Research Institutes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Private Practice

For more career information go to the Explore Health Careers website at http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Field.4.aspx and the Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos085.htm or http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos099.htm

 

Kinesiology

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to generate new knowledge and educate society, within and beyond the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as to the scientific principles that underlie the role of movement in attaining optimal human health and well-being.  By the study of the structural and functional interactions between movement and health, we will:

  • promote the understanding of benefits of physical activity
  • provide high quality education for undergraduate and graduate students
  • extend the boundaries of knowledge through innovative and integrative research
  • translate research results to practical applications beneficial to society

For more information click here http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology/index.html

Careers in Kinesiology include: Exercise Physiologist, Kinesiotherapist, Physical Activity Researcher, Fitness Advisor

Possible Employers include: Fitness Centers, Hospitals, Universities, Wellness Programs, Research Institutes

UMass Alumni Profile: Chris Palmer, MS

For more career information go to the Explore Health Careers website at http://www.explorehealthcareers.com/en/Career.134.aspx#

 

Nutrition

Nutrition is the study and application of the relationship between foods and health. The challenges facing nutritionists today range from problems of obesity and chronic diseases to those of malnutrition, food insecurity and nutritional deficiencies.

Careers in Nutrition include: Dietary Counselor, Nutrition Educator, Nutrition Researcher, Foodservice Manager, Registered Dietician

Possible Employers include: Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Public Schools, Universities, Fitness Centers, Nonprofits

For more career information go to the Explore Health Careers website at http://www.explorehealthcareers.com/en/Field.25.aspx and the Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos077.htm

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