career in Allied Health

Allied Health Programs

According to research performed at the University of California San Francisco, allied health professionals make up 60% of the total healthcare workforce. As a result of this increasing demand for well-trained and motivated professionals, the Allied Health program offerings at Canisius are rapidly expanding. Students can choose from MS programs in Health & Human Performance, Applied Nutrition, Community & School Health and Respiratory Care.

Master's Degree Programs:

MS in Applied Nutrition
MS in Community and School Health 
MS in Health and Human Performance

MS in Respiratory Care

Certificate Programs:

Obesity and Eating Disorders
Fitness and Sports Nutrition
Respiratory Therapeutics

Respiratory Care Education

For more information, contact Dr. Khalid Bibi, Executive Director,
Office of Professional Studies at 716-888-8296. For admissions assistance, contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (716) 888-2545, or toll free at 1-800-950-2505, or GradAdmissions@canisius.edu

Spring 2012 Start Dates:
Session I start - January 17, 2012
Session II start - March 19, 2012

More than 94% of Canisius faculty hold a PhD or terminal degree and have significant field experience, academic research credentials, and connections within their professional community.