If you're a first-year or sophomore student, here's how to prepare for Pitt SHRS!
We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions. We also invite you to join us at our Fall Open House. This is an excellent opportunity to learn firsthand about our many programs!
SHRS Upper Division Programs
SHRS is an upper division school. Click here to find out what that means!
These programs prepare you to launch your career or begin graduate studies.
Athletic Training (Accelerated MS, MS)
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- Prepare for the Board of Certification exam to enter the field as an Athletic Trainer.
Communication Science (BA)
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- Required to pursue a graduate degree in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology.
- Prepare for graduate studies in Occupational Therapy, Counseling or more!
Dietitian Nutritionist Program (Accelerated MS, MS)
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- Prepare for the Registration Examination for Dietitians to enter the field as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Emergency Medicine (BS)
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- Prepare for the National Registry of Exam to enter the EMS field as a paramedic or prepare for graduate studies in Physician Assistant Studies, medical school or more!
Health Informatics (BS)
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- Enter the field of health informatics or prepare for graduate studies in Health Informatics.
Nutrition Science (BS)
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- Prepare for any health sciences graduate career, especially Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, dental or medical school, or more!
Rehabilitation Science (BS)
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- Prepare for any health sciences graduate career, especially Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Counseling and Rehabilitation Technology.
Get Involved
You don't have to be an SHRS student to get involved in our activities and programs.
- Explore our list of SHRS courses open to first-year and sophomore students. Don't wait until your junior year to get started!
- Serve in the Wellness Pavilion Attendants program.
- Explore SHRS Research Opportunities.
- Apply for the SHRS Research Award.
- Join one of our student groups. Many are open to prospective SHRS students.