History

The School of Allied Health Professions was established by the Board of Supervisors on April 2, 1970, and became operational July 1, 1970. Programs were offered on the New Orleans and Shreveport campuses until March 25, 2004 when the Board of Regents approved a plan to separate the campuses administratively. The School of Allied Health Professions currently comprises the following departments: Cardiopulmonary Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Counseling, Communication Disorders, Interdisciplinary Human Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Physical Therapy. Baccalaureate degrees (Bachelor of Science) are offered in Cardiopulmonary Science and Medical Laboratory Science. The Department of Communication Disorders offers a Master of Communication Disorders degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a Doctor of Audiology (AuD). The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Occupational Therapy degree, the Department of Physical Therapy offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, the Department of Counseling offers a Master of Health Sciences degree in Counseling, and the Department of Physician Assistant Studies offers a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

All educational programs of the School are approved by the appropriate State agencies and are accredited by the appropriate credentialing body.