Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs housed within the Decker School of Nursing, School of Rehabilitation Sciences
and School of Applied Health Sciences.
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Undergraduate Programs
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs housed within the Decker School of Nursing, School of Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Applied Health Sciences.
Decker School of Nursing
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BS in Nursing: Traditional program (first-year admission)
Overview
The traditional program is a four-year nursing program firmly grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Decker directly admits an incoming first-year cohort each year. These students are considered nursing majors once they pay their enrollment deposit. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered professional nurses.
Who should apply?
A high school graduate (recent or not) who has never been in college/university before
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BS in Nursing: Traditional program (transfer admission)
Overview
The traditional transfer nursing program is a two- or three-year program firmly grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Decker allows transfer students to apply as incoming sophomores or juniors. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered professional nurse
Who should apply?
Students who have completed one or more years of coursework at an accredited college or university (not Binghamton), but don't have a bachelor's degree in any field or students who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing but want to study at a regular (not accelerated) pace
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BS in Nursing: Traditional program (intra-University transfer/double-degree admission)
Overview
The IUT/DD nursing program is a two- or three-year program firmly grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Decker allows current Binghamton University students to apply as incoming sophomores or juniors. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered professional nurses
Who should apply?
Current Binghamton University students who want to transfer into the Decker School of Nursing or who want to get a bachelor's degree in nursing in addition to their first major
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BS in Nursing: Baccalaureate Accelerated Track (BAT) program
Overview
This unique and rigorous 12-month Baccalaureate Accelerated Track (BAT) program allows students the opportunity to obtain a second bachelor's degree. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered professional nurses.
Who should apply?
Students with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing (by the time of matriculation) who want to study at an accelerated pace
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BS in Nursing: RN-BS program - 100% online
Overview
This 100% online program enables registered nurses with an associates degree in nursing or a nursing diploma to earn a bachelor of science in nursing degree at their own pace. The program features six, 7-week modules each year; no mandatory login times; and three clinical courses completed in the student's own area.
Who should apply?
Registered nurses who have an associates degree in nursing OR a diploma in nursing
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Forensic Health minor
Overview
The forensic health minor prepares students to apply health science to legal issues. The minor is particularly well suited for students majoring in fields with forensic applications (nursing, biology, chemistry, anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, public health) who are considering careers in healthcare, forensic sciences or law.
Who can apply?
Students in any major throughout Binghamton University with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 45 earned credit hours.
School of Applied Health Sciences
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Health and Wellness Studies minor
Overview
The Health and Wellness Studies (HWS) minor prepares students to critically evaluate scientific literature and research related to health, wellness and disease prevention. This knowledge will be applied to effectively assess, plan, motivate and implement health-promoting behaviors and cultivate lifelong wellness to diverse populations.
Who can apply?
Students in any major throughout Binghamton University with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
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Speech and Hearing Sciences minor
Overview
The Division of Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) offers an undergraduate minor in speech and hearing science, which provides students with the basis necessary to develop foundational knowledge in normal and disordered processes of speech, language and swallowing.
Who can apply?
Students in any major throughout Binghamton University.
Graduate Programs
Decker School of Nursing
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Master of Science in Nursing (MS) program
Overview
The Master of Science (MS) in nursing prepares bachelor-prepared nurses to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner, nurse educator or clinical nurse specialist.
Specializations and functional roles available
- Adult-Gerontology (primary care): nurse practitioner, nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist (not accepting applications for this specialization in the clinical nurse specialist role for fall 2023)
- Community Health (primary care): nurse practitioner, nurse educator
- Family Health: nurse practitioner, nurse educator
- Family Psychiatric Mental Health: nurse practitioner
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences will transition its advanced practice nursing specialty programs to the DNP degree starting in fall 2024. We will admit our final cohort to the master's advanced practice NP programs in fall 2023. We’re making this change in accordance with recommendations from national nursing organizations such as the American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), which has committed to move all entry-level NP education to the DNP degree by 2025. After fall 2023, the only MS-level program available will be the nurse educator role, since the clinical nurse specialist role is on hold.
Who should apply?
Students with a bachelor’s degree in nursing; a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York by the time of matriculation.
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Advanced Standing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
Overview
The Advanced Standing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists to respond more efficiently to changes in healthcare delivery and emerging healthcare needs for the future.
Specializations and functional roles available
- Adult Gerontology (primary care): nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist
- Community Health (primary care): nurse practitioner
- Family Health: nurse practitioner
- Family Psychiatric Mental Health: nurse practitioner
Who should apply?
Students with a master’s degree in nursing; a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York; and a current, unencumbered license to practice as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist in the U.S. by the time of matriculation.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program prepares graduates for research and active scholarship that will extend the knowledge base of nursing and improve the delivery of healthcare for rural and other vulnerable populations.
Who should apply?
Students with a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in nursing; a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York by the time of matriculation.
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Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner certificate
Overview
Post-graduate nurse practitioner (NP) certificate programs are designed for nurses with a master's degree in nursing who seek advanced clinical preparation as a nurse practitioner. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible for certification in New York state and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination.
Specialties available
- Adult-Gerontology (primary care)
- Community Health (primary care)
- Family Health
- Family Psychiatric Mental Health
Who should apply?
Students with an advanced degree in nursing; a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York by the time of matriculation who desire preparation as a nurse practitioner or are practicing NPs who wish to expand their scope of practice by acquiring the clinical hours and course content necessary to practice in an additional NP specialty area.
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Nursing Education certificate
Overview
This program encompasses current technological trends while preparing students for the role of nurse educator to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate nursing degree levels.
Who should apply?
Students with a master's degree in nursing who seek advanced preparation as a nurse educator or currently enrolled master's in nursing students who are completing the nurse educator functional role and wish to take one additional course to obtain an advanced nursing education certificate.
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Forensic health certificate
Overview
The forensic health certificate prepares students to apply health science to legal issues. This certificate is ideal for students who are seeking an advanced certificate to enhance their career in healthcare, forensic sciences or the law.
Who should apply?
Students who have a bachelor’s degree in any field and who are interested in forensics and wish to complete a stand-alone advanced certificate or currently matriculated Binghamton University graduate students enrolled in any program who wish to add an advanced certificate in forensic health.
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Disaster management certificate
Overview
The disaster management certificate prepares students to develop and implement educational programs for first responders, community-based organizations, voluntary organizations and academic institutions.
Who should apply?
Students with a master's degree in nursing who wish to expand their knowledge base regarding disaster management or currently enrolled students in a Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences master's program (including public health) who wish to add an advanced certificate in disaster management.
School of Applied Health Sciences
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Master of Public Health (MPH) program
Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares graduates to prevent disease and promote health by addressing underlying environmental factors and social determinants, with the ultimate goal of achieving health equity among populations.
Who should apply?
Students with a bachelor’s degree in any field by the time of matriculation and either a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, a 3.0 average GPA in the last 60 semester credits of an undergraduate degree, or a 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA.
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Harpur BA-MPH 4+1 program
Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepares graduates to prevent disease and promote health by addressing underlying environmental factors and social determinants, with the ultimate goal of achieving health equity among populations. The Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Health (BA-MPH) 4+1 program allows you to take undergraduate classes for your first three years. In your fourth year, you combine bachelor- and master-level courses into your schedule and graduate with your bachelor’s degree. In your fifth year, you are admitted to the Graduate School and focus solely on the coursework to complete your master’s degree.
Who should apply?
Undergraduate students pursuing a Harpur Bachelor of Arts major (excluding fine arts majors) at Binghamton University can apply to the MPH 4+1 program.
School of Rehabilitation Sciences
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Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program - 100% online
Overview
The 100% online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is for practicing occupational therapists who have a master’s degree and want to advance in their field by earning a clinical doctorate. The program builds on the experience occupational therapists already have, while providing the knowledge and skills they need to move beyond therapist-clinician into areas such as occupational therapy education, clinical research, clinical practice, leadership or advocacy.
Who should apply?
This fully online program is open to graduates from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program or international applicants who have graduated from a World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) approved occupational therapy program. Applicants must hold a master’s degree.
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Entry-Level Professional program
Overview
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Entry-Level Professional program prepares individuals who have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline to become occupational therapists at the clinical doctoral level. The program uses an evidence-based and sequenced curriculum that enables students to successfully achieve the competencies required for entry-level practice as an occupational therapy direct care provider, consultant, educator, manager, leader, researcher or advocate.
Who should apply?
The OTD Entry-Level Professional program is open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
Overview
The three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares graduates to take the licensing examination to be able to practice as physical therapists. The curriculum combines classroom instruction, laboratory instruction/practice, online interactions, readings/homework assignments, discussions, peer-teaching, seminars and clinical experiences. This is an on-campus program.
Who should apply?
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and complete prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on their undergraduate degree transcript OR a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite coursework.
