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Weather Alert

Kean University will have an early dismissal at 1 p.m. today, July 31, per Governor Murphy’s early closure for state offices due to the flood watch issued in areas throughout New Jersey. 

Classes scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. or later will be conducted remotely. 

All administrative offices and services on Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will close at 1 p.m. Employees working on campus as well as those working remotely may end their workday at that time.  

Only essential personnel should report to work after 1 p.m. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for lunch until 1:30 p.m. Dinner service will run from 5:30-7 p.m. Starbucks, Cougars Den and Outtakes will close at 1 p.m. 

The College of Health Professions and Human Services

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About

The College of Health Professions and Human Services contains all of Kean University's graduate and undergraduate programs in clinical practice, including Applied Psychology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Genetic Counseling, Communication Disorders and Deafness, Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Students benefit from studying side by side with others preparing for clinical careers, recognizing the powerful interprofessional relationships that animate best practices across the clinical professions. 

We believe in helping our students balance work, family and school so we offer day, night and weekend courses on site. Several programs also offer online and hybrid classes.

The College of Health Professions and Human Services is a burgeoning hub for some of the latest technological advances and facilities in the nation.

Many programs include internships and research opportunities, where students stay abreast of the latest breakthroughs and advancements in their fields. Our top-notch psychology, occupational therapy, and speech pathology clinics prepare graduates through hands-on training. Kean offers accessible and affordable world-class education. 

MS in OT white coat ceremony

Undergraduate Programs

Nursing (BSN)
Public Health
Exercise Science
Recreation Administration (Community Recreation,  Sport & Event Management)
Recreational Therapy
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

Master's Degree and Certificate Programs

Athletic Training - M.S. 
Counseling - M.A. with 5 options, 2 certifications, and 1 additional program
Exercise Science - M.S
Genetic Counseling (M.S.)
Nursing - M.S.N. with 3 options and 1 post-bac certificate
Occupational Therapy - M.S
Physician Assistant Studies - M.S.
Professional Diploma in School Psychology
Speech-Language Pathology - M.A. with 1 additional program
Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Speech Language Pathology

Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduates at Kean University in large group in regalia

Doctoral Programs

Counseling and Supervision (Ph.D.)
Occupational Therapy - OTD
Physical Therapy - DPT
School and Clinical Psychology - Psy.D.
Speech-Language Pathology - SLPD

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