COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SOCIAL Work transfer STUDENT ORIENTATION

1. COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONSAND SOCIAL Worktransfer STUDENT ORIENTATION

2. Athletic Training Communication Sciences & Disorders (Speech-Language-Hearing & Linguistics) Health Information Management (HIM) Kinesiology (Exercise & Sports Science, PHETE & Pre-Health Professional) Nursing Public Health Rehab Sciences (Therapeutic Recreation) Social Work College of Health Professions and Social Work

3. Academic work focuses on Prevention, Evaluation, Management and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries • Clinical Work Experience • Temple University • Local Colleges/High Schools • Preparation for NATA BOC Exam • Must earn a “C” or higher in all AT Courses • B.S.A.T in Athletic Training/124 Credits Athletic Training Education (ATEP)

4. Identification and management of communication problems (i.e. delayed language development, stuttering, aphasia) Speech language pathologists provide professional services in many types of facilities such as schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing 122 credits required to graduate 90 credits in major Speech language hearing

5. Proficiency in foreign language required, and this may include American Sign Language Primarily intended to prepare for graduate programs in speech pathology. Graduate programs are extremely competitive min GPA of 3.6 For more information on speech-language-hearing, please see www.asha.org. ASHA is the American Speech Language Hearing Association Speech Language Hearing

6. Linguistics focuses on the study of language structure, language variation and history, use of language in society and learning of language. Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics 122 credits to graduate Roughly 45 Major credits Linguistics

7. Strong proficiency with foreign language required Linguistics is primarily an academic field, with career opportunities in university teaching and research. Some people teach English as a Second Language. Graduate school is required for entry level positions and acceptance is competitive. Linguistics

8. Program focuses on the development, implementation, management and maintenance of patient health information systems in accordance with legal, regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements for healthcare data collection and dissemination. B.S. in Health Information Management 122 credits needed to graduate with a minimum grade of “C” in coursework 2 Internships (Professional Practice Internship & Management Internship 67 total credit major requirements & 6 general electives Health Information Management

9. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) examination. Temple University’s Health Information Management program is one of only three accredited programs in Pennsylvania HIM is one of the top 20 fastest growing professions. The demand for health information professionals will increase by 20% by 2018 with over 35,000 new openings. Health Information Management

10. Available Programs Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) Exercise & Sports Science Option 1: Fitness/Wellness 4 yr Plan Option 2: Fitness/Wellness Pre Professional 4 yr Plan Physical Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) Pre Health Professional Kinesiology

11. Praxis Exams/Clearances 3 Year Program Apply for admission – Junior Year 3.0 GPA B- or higher in all PHETE courses Practicum Experience Student Teaching Experience Certified K-12 B.S. in Kinesiology / 128 Credits Physical Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE)

12. General Studies Track • Complete Science and SBS courses • Prepare for entry into Graduate School • B.S. Graduating GPA = 2.0 or higher • GPA required for most graduate school consideration = 3.3 or higher • Elective Credits Available • Catered toward your choice of grad program • EXSS Option 2 – back up plan • B.S. in Kinesiology / 128 Credits Pre-Health Profession

13. Option 1: Fitness/Wellness 4 yr Plan • Preparation for Certification Exam(s) - • Health Fitness Instructor • Personal Trainer • Strength and Conditioning Coach • Internship • Option 2: Fitness/Wellness Pre Professional 4 yr Plan • Must earn a “C-” or higher in all program requirements • B.S. in Kinesiology/128 Credits Exercise & Sports Science

14. Program focuses on preparing expert nursing clinicians, educators, and leaders focused on primary health care for underserved and vulnerable populations. Our urban setting provides opportunities for students to make a difference in the local community and innovative and challenging curriculum provides students with an outstanding nursing educational experience. B.S. in Nursing 122 credits needed to graduate with a minimum grade of “C” in coursework Practicum & Clinical 61 total major requirements (22 courses) with no elective credits required Students can only be admitted in the fall semester Nursing

15. Majors typically work in voluntary health agencies, public health departments, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, corporate worksites, community health organizations, family planning clinics, and managed care facilities. www.whatispublichealth.org Public Health

16. Academic work focuses on theoretical courses designed to promote an understanding of health, wellness and disease prevention. • B.S. degree, 124 credits to graduate obtaining a “C-” or higher in all coursework. • 600 total hours of public health internship • Internship I – 5 credits \ Internship II – 9 credits Public Health

17. Promote play, recreation and leisure as a means to psychological and physical recovery as well as health and well-being among individuals with disabilities BS degree, 121 Credits Required to Graduate, Minimum Grade of C in all courses 120 Volunteer Hours, 65 of which must be completed prior to the first internship 2 Internships. Internship 1 is 3 credits. Internship 2 is 12 credits. Therapeutic Recreation

18. A National Certified Recreational Therapist may work with people with spinal cord injuries, aphasia, or a variety of other physical or mental disabilities. Foundational program leading to the graduate Occupational Therapy program Upon entrance into major, assigned faculty mentor Therapeutic Recreation

19. SW is a professional and academic discipline committed to the pursuit of social welfare, social change and social justice. • Main tasks of Social Workers – case management & clinical social work • Other roles include- social welfare policy analysis, community organizing, social and community development, advocacy, teaching (in SSW), social & political research and community organizing • More Careers - http://www.helpstartshere.org/careers Social Work

20. Program focuses on a Generalist Curriculum BSW degree, 120 credits to graduate w/ a “C-” or better in all courses 2 Internships/Field Placement required during Senior year (Fall and Spring) apply during Junior year. 57 major credits w/1 SW Elective 6 Core Professional courses needed Social Work

21. Official copies of updated transcripts must be sent to Temple University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1801 North Broad Street, Conwell Hall 103Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122-6096 http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/ Transferring Credits

22. 4 ways to enter temple as a student: • Freshman • Transfer with MORE than 45 credits • Transfer with LESS than 45 credits • Gen Ed to Gen Ed • Those students who have received an Associates Degree from an institution listed on the right set by Temple University’s Articulation Agreement  • Gen Ed to Gen Ed • Bucks County • Burlington County College • Camden County Community College • Community College of Philadelphia • Delaware County Community College • Gloucester County College • Harrisburg Area Community College • Lehigh Carbon Community College • Mercer County College • Montgomery County Community College • Northampton Community College

23. General Education Requirements • Mosaic 0851/0852 (6 credits) • Science and Technology • Analytical Reading and Writing – English 0802 • Global/World Society (GG) • Quantitative Literacy (GQ) • Race/Diversity (GD) • Human Behavior (GB) • Arts (GA) • U.S. Society (GU) • Major Requirements • General and/or Major Electives Temple university’s UniversalGeneral education curriculum

24. General Education 45+ Requirements • Mosaic 0851/0852 (3 credits) • Science and Technology • Analytical Reading and Writing – English 0802 • Global/World Society (GG) • Quantitative Literacy (GQ) • Race/Diversity (GD) • Human Behavior (GB) or • Arts (GA) or • U.S. Society (GU) • Major Requirements • General and/or Major Electives Temple University’s45+ General Education Curriculum

25. Provides advising, application support and educational assistance • Health-Care Professional Fields: • Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Podiatry and Veterinary Medicine • Graduate Program Preparation/Advisement for: • Physician’s Assistant, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy • www.temple.edu/healthadvising Pre-Professional Health Studies

26. Can I go too? • Temple International Campuses • Temple Rome, Italy • Temple Tokyo, Japan • Temple Oviedo, Spain • Non-Temple Programs • www.temple.edu/studyabroad Study Abroad

27. Gradette Willis, Associate Director for Advisement – gradette.willis@temple.edu 215-204-7611 • Marc Johnson, Undeclared/Nursing/HIM: 215-707-5018, marc.johnson@temple.edu, Jones Hall Rm. 508 (Monday), RA 525 (Tuesday - Friday) • Lindsay Arnold, Kinesiology: 215-204-1953, liarnold@temple.edu , Pearson Hall Rm. 124 • Jarred Archie, Kinesiology: 215-204-0130, jba@temple.edu, Pearson Hall Rm. 130 • Julie Skrocki, Public Health: 215-204-9658 julie.skrocki@temple.edu, Ritter Annex Rm. 927 • Yolanda Cosby, Social Work: 215-204-5150 ycosby@temple.edu Ritter Annex Rm 523 • Jessica Mansbach, Therapeutic Recreation/Speech-Language Hearing/Linguistics: 215-204-5701, jessica.mansbach0001@temple.edu 1700 Building. Rm 301N Please Visit: www.temple.edu/chpsw CHPSW Advisor Contact Information