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Meet the August 2021 Commencement Speakers

Posted on August 18, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences in Community & Events in General in Purser in Speakers

Logan University is thrilled to celebrate our graduates this weekend! An in-person commencement ceremony will be held for the August 2021 College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences graduates on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the William D. Purser Center on Logan’s campus. Additionally, an in-person commencement ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. to recognize the achievements of our April, August and December 2020 graduates of both the College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences. Each ceremony will be streamed here. Featured speakers for the commencement ceremonies include Lauren Hendrix, DC (’10), MS (’13) and …

How to Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Posted on August 12, 2021August 24, 2023 in Careers in College of Health Sciences

If you are passionate about health, food and helping people make personalized, positive lifestyle changes, a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) may be right for you. As one of the first in the country to offer a graduate program under the Future Education Model, Logan University’s competency-based Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics (MS-AND) is a fast track to your RDN credential. What is a registered dietitian nutritionist? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states: “RDNs are the food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. RDNs …

Logan Introduces Master’s Degree During Strength and Conditioning National Conference

Posted on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 in Athletics in College of Health Sciences

Last week, Logan University attended the National Strength & Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) National Conference in Orlando, where they met with significant leaders in the industry of strength and conditioning, networked with other universities, and introduced Logan’s brand-new Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning program, coming summer 2022. The one-year, online program will feature a science-based, evidence-informed curriculum developed and taught by industry leaders and prepare graduates to sit for the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist exam—the gold standard for athletic performance. In attendance from Logan were: Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly, DHEd, MBA, MSW, provost; Frank Diaz, EdD, associate provost of curriculum …

Webinar: Putting Your Health Sciences Degree to Work with Career Strategist Erika Fitzgibbon

Posted on June 11, 2021June 25, 2021 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Online Resources

Putting Your Health Sciences Degree to Work with Career Strategist Erika Fitzgibbon 5 p.m. CST, Wednesday, June 23 Session led by: Erika Fitzgibbon, Career Strategist Whether you’re pursuing a Bachelor’s in Human Biology, a Master’s in Sports Science, Athletic Training, or Nutrition, or a Doctorate of Health Professions Education, Logan Career Services is here to help you succeed before, during and well-after you earn your degree. Offering a level of sophistication and support few universities can match, Logan Career Services provides a robust range of career training and transition services for students, new grads and practicing alumni. Led by the …

Elevate Your Health Career with a MS-NHP Degree

Posted on June 7, 2021March 6, 2024 in College of Health Sciences

Do you have a passion for natural health care, a fascination with food or a desire to heal? Logan University’s award-winning Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance (MS-NHP) program is a convenient, affordable way to enhance your current medical, chiropractic, fitness or teaching practice, and can even lead to a rewarding new profession. Why should I earn my Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance? We believe optimal nutrition is foundational to a high-quality life. Logan’s nutrition master’s program delivers expertise in the evolving field of nutrition to elevate a variety of health careers in public health, …

Exploring Health Informatics Careers

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 in College of Health Sciences

By Regina Glenn, PhD, RHIA, CHDA, CCS, Faculty in Logan University’s Master of Science in Health Informatics Are you analytical, data-driven and interested in medicine but not interested in providing direct patient care? A career in health informatics–the combination of technology, business and medicine used to ensure access to accurate data to provide quality health care services–may be right for you. By using technology and data to identify ways to provide safe, quality health care and improve process effectiveness, health informatics affects personal and public health outcomes, patient participation and regulations. For example, health informatics helps enable patients to actively …