Loras College News and Features
Loras College and St. Ambrose University have entered a collaboration that will benefit students pursuing graduate study in physical therapy. The collaboration provides an opportunity for students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a doctor of physical therapy degree in five and a half years through a 3+2.5 articulation agreement.
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For his capstone project, Sam Whan developed a nutrition guide aimed at high school athletes to help steer them toward smart, healthier choices tied to their training.
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As Brooke King (MA ’20) prepares for her second year as a middle school counselor in Pecatonica, Ill., she is excited about the variety of experiences she meets every day.
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The applied analytics program gives students a wealth of experience working with standard tools and applications needed for data collection, analysis and model-building, and communication.
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New graduate and professional programs expand knowledge beyond graduation. In the past year, Loras has introduced four continuing education programs
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Later this summer, Loras is debuting three new programs that provide continuing education opportunities, from certification education options to Master’s Degree-level learning. Heidi Nelson, director of graduate and continuing education programs, shared the details on all the new offerings when she visited the Duhawk Digest over the past few months.
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This Fall, Loras College is launching a new graduate-level certification program focused on alcohol and drug counseling. In this episode, Heidi Nelson, director of graduate and continuing education, explains the program details and shares what students who take the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program (CADC) can expect while working toward certification.
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The four courses in the CADC Certification Education Program are offered in either an in-person evening, online, or hybrid format to allow individuals to continue to work or gain the required internship hours needed to apply for the certification.
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The program’s coursework is designed to challenge students looking to enhance their previous academic history to be competitive applicants for med school, a Ph.D. program, or a full-time job. As a result, it allows them to show demonstrated improved academic ability and continue to extend their learning on topics necessary for the MCAT and in health professional school.
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“Through our coaching, all students enrolled in our CFP program will receive one-on-one, individualized coaching and mentoring from Loras faculty members who have written CFP exam questions, textbooks, and hold their CFP® designations.”
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