Radford University

Occupational therapy aims to assist patients of all ages to prevent, reduce, or recover from or adapt to disabilities. The Master's of Occupational Therapy program at Radford University is dedicated to educating future Occupational Therapy practitioners who are responsible, ethical, creative and bold. MOT students learn how to assist clients return to participate in activities that matter the most to them: cooking dinner for the family, getting out of bed without assistance or driving. OTs work in clinical settings, community outreach, education, research, and many other diverse areas.

The Physician Assistant program at Radford University prepares graduates to provide diagnostic and therapeutic medical care under physician supervision. Physician assistants provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Students collaborate with other master’s and doctoral students to gain skills necessary for future practice. The curriculum is comprised of 15 months of didactic instruction followed by 12 months of supervised clinical practice. Graduates are eligible to sit for the PA National Certifying Exam, routinely perform above the national average.

Radford University's Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares diverse entry and experienced healthcare professionals with the attributes, values, and competencies needed to manage and lead a variety of complex healthcare organizations in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. The Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares diverse entry and experienced healthcare professionals with the attributes, values, and competencies needed to manage and lead a variety of complex healthcare organizations in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.

The Literacy Education program equips educators to serve as literacy leaders in the K-12 setting and offers educators an opportunity to earn endorsement credentials to become a Reading Specialist in Virginia. Candidates in the certificate and degree program become adept at applying research-supported, data-driven, literacy instruction and intervention. Candidates develop literacy leadership skills for instructional coaching, program selection and school-wide literacy approaches. Classes are offered after school hours and assignments are designed to be school-, classroom- and student-centered.

Prepare for a broad range of advanced leadership roles in the private and public sectors of the global economy. This program provides a broad-based, cross-functional education in core business areas such as operations management, marketing, accounting, finance, and strategic management. In our AACSB-accredited MBA online program, you will gain in-demand expertise in budgeting, human resources, customer acquisition and engagement, international finance, organizational and product innovation, managerial economics, and more.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders master's degree, with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology offers academic and clinical curricula that provide students with the knowledge and skills required for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). This nationally recognized professional credential is issued to individuals who present evidence of their ability to provide independent clinical services to persons who have disorders of communication. Students who have not earned an undergraduate COSD degree may apply for the 3-year leveling track.

The MSN in Nursing Administration at Radford University is designed to deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical and research abilities, as well as prepare you for leadership certification. This online master’s degree in nursing administration builds on your undergraduate foundation and expands your expertise to critical management areas such as informatics, financial management and legal issues in healthcare. Coursework includes extensive looks at healthcare systems and policy, leadership issues, and factors affecting organizational practice.

The Doctoral program in Health Sciences is ideal for working professionals, offered entirely online, and can be completed in seven semesters; two classes per semester. Students evaluate, synthesize, and apply an integrative approach to solving healthcare problems from public policy to community health assessment, and pursue a scholarly research agenda in an emphasis area that is suitable for dissemination to a peer-reviewed venue. Graduates may teach at the university level, hold high administrative positions at healthcare systems, physician practices or at healthcare nonprofits.

Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) is designed to prepare educators to lead responsively and equitably in complex times. Whether you aspire to be a superintendent, administrator, or other organizational leader, we invite you to join us for the next step in your career. Student learning is framed around questions of equity, ethics, & social justice to bring about solutions to complex problems of practice in education and community organizations. This 63 credit hour program includes courses in Practitioner Inquiry, Educational Leadership, Social Justice, Field Experiences, and Elective choices.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Radford University is a post-baccalaureate degree conferred upon successful completion of a doctoral level professional physical therapy education program. The vision of the department of physical therapy is to develop autonomous physical therapy practitioners who optimize the human experience. This department strives to develop leading practitioners who will improve access and quality of care for aging and underserved populations.

Radford University’s School of Nursing offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program to prepare registered nurses who currently hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree or a master’s in nursing science . The program is 100% online to promote maximum flexibility while maintaining quality. Theory and research-based courses prepare our graduates to work in a variety of settings, and to provide leadership in health care. The DNP program offers tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Advance Practice Nurse, and Nurse Leadership.