Pacific University

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Phone: 1-800-933-9308 or 1-503-352-2900
Fax: 1-503-352-2975

Description:
The School of Optometry prides itself on its clinically oriented program, focusing on the training of a comprehensive practitioner with expertise in general optometry, contact lenses, low vision, vision therapy and ocular disease. Pacific University provides a rich and warm learning environment in a beautiful location. We create a sense of family that endures for life. We understand that our obligations and responsibilities are to our patients and to the greater public that we serve. The needs of the patient always come first. Our students understand these responsibilities and learn to adhere to the highest ethical and moral standards. Our graduates become stellar members of the communities in which they serve. Many Pacific graduates are in leadership positions within their communities, in corporations, in the military, in academe, and in professional organizations. We are proud of the accomplishments and contributions of our graduates.

Degree(s):
Doctor of Optometry

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Phone: 1-503-352-2205
Fax: 1-503-352-2987

Description:
Pacific University's School of Education emphasizes pedagogical theory and classroom practices through coursework and extended field experiences. The initial licensure programs prepare undergraduate and graduate candidates with exemplary teaching skills that instill appreciation for intellectual and cultural diversity.

Degree(s):
M.A.T.- Teaching

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Phone: 1-503-352-2218

Description:
The School of Pharmacy at Pacific University will offer a three-year curriculum leading to the degree Doctor of Pharmacy. The School will be located in Hillsboro, Oregon in a new state-of-the-art Health Professions building. The relocation of Pacific's other health professional programs to the new Health Professions Campus will provide a rich and diverse learning environment. Developing opportunities for student interaction and collaboration will be a focus of the faculties from the different disciplines.

Degree(s):
Pharm D

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Phone: 1-503-352-2240
Fax: 1-503-352-2134

Description:
Pacific University has been providing possibilities for students for over 150 years. Tucked amid stately trees, the Forest Grove campus is home to over 1000 graduate students enrolled in Pacific's six professional programs. The School of Professional Psychology (SPP) is a Vail model program, with a clear focus and emphasis on educating practitioners of professional psychology. This distinguishes the School from more traditional academic programs which emphasize preparing students for careers primarily in teaching or research.

Degree(s):
M.A.- Counseling Psychology
Psy.D.- Clinical Psychology;

Research Areas:
Anxiety and Mood Disorders; Application of Eastern Philosophies to Psychotherapy; Behavioral Assessment and Treatment; Behavioral Medicine; Brief Therapy; Case Conceptualization; Class Issues in Psychotherapy; Clinical Supervision; Cross-Cultural Psychology; Differential Diagnosis; Eating Therapy; Ethical and Professional Issues; Family Therapy; Feminist Therapy; Geropsychology; Health Psychology; Intervention Process and Outcome; Interviewing; Issues of Emotional Communication; Lesbian/Gay Issues; Obesity and Eating Disorders; Object-Relations Theory; Psychological Assessment; Psychology of Women; Psychotherapy of Women; Psychotherapy with Ethnic Minority and Low-Income Groups; Relationship of Social-Cognitive Theory; Sexual Victimization; Single Case Research; Step-Parenting; Systems Approaches to Training; Supervision Process and Outcome; Teasing; Time Limited Psychotherapy; Touch

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Phone: 1-800-933-9308 / 1-503-352-7221

Description:
With a brand new state of the art building and the development of a dedicated Health Professions Campus in downtown Hillsboro 25 minutes from Portland Oregon, Pacific University's Occupational Therapy program prepares its students to provide compassionate delivery of exemplary healthcare for a diverse population in a changing healthcare environment. Our goal in the School of Occupational Therapy, is to create a community of learning, rooted in the core philosophy of the profession, that encourages professional growth and the realization of leadership potential so that graduates will be able to lead their clients and communities to healthful living.

If the opportunity to help individuals create more meaningful lives for themselves sounds interesting to you, then I hope you'll learn more about occupational therapy and the unique educational experience that you can receive at the Pacific University School of Occupational Therapy.

Accreditation Description:
This professional entry-level occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. ACOTE'S telephone number in care of AOTA is 301-652-AOTA (2682). The Website for AOTA is www.aota.org
Degree(s):
M.O.T.- Masters in Occupational Therapy

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Phone: 1-800-933-9308 / 1-503-359-2900

Description:
The Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy (TDPT) program is designed to assist practicing physical therapists to expand their knowledge base and broaden their career options. This advanced degree will prepare physical therapists to assume leadership roles in clinical, administrative and research settings; to develop the necessary skills to adapt to a changing health care system; and to study in depth and develop expertise in a particular area.

Degree(s):
TDPT- Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy;

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Phone: 1-800-677-6712/503-352-2218
Fax: 1-503-352-2975

Description:
The primary goal of the School of Physical Therapy is to graduate a well rounded and highly competent clinician ready to assume duties in the standard areas of physical therapy practice, e.g., hospital departments, out-patient clinics, private practices, rehabilitation centers.

Degree(s):
D.P.T.- Doctor of Physical Therapy

Research Areas:
Acupuncture; Administration and Organization; Adult Neurologic Therapy;Application of Computers to Research and Teaching; Biomechanics; Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy; Clinical Education; Ergonomics and Injury Prevention; Exercise Physiology; Geriatric Physical Therapy;Innovative Methods of Teaching and Learning; International/Cross-Cultural Aspects of Health Care Delivery; Neural Control of Movement; Neurodisabilities; Orthopedics; Pediatrics; Physical Agents; Public School Therapy Practice; Sociology of Physical Therapy; Sports Medicine; Stroke Rehabilitation

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Phone: 1-503-352-2218/ 1-800-933-9308
Fax: 1-503-352-2975

Description:
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is designed to provide a comprehensive primary care training program which combines didactic course work with clinical experiences to enable the graduate to work in a variety of types of practice settings. The clinical project provides an opportunity to learn the research process and prepares the graduate to be a critically thinking clinician who can effectively respond to the ever-changing demands of the health care system.

Degree(s):
M.S.- Physician Assistant