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The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions

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No matter where you are in your educational journey, our degree and certificate programs provide the skills and experiences needed in healthcare. Our student-centered approach is evident in classroom learning, clinical experiences, internships, research opportunities, and community outreach/volunteerism. Join us in creating an inclusive, healthy society.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions offers undergraduate degrees, certificate programs and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines. Our programs incorporate interactive classroom learning with research opportunities, clinical experiences and internships to prepare you to succeed in the health professions. Whether you want to provide health care to others or lead change within health care, we have the program for you.

Proven health education leadership

  • Over 2,500 internship/clinical affiliations globally.
  • 1st Athletic Training major (initially Sports Medicine) in the United States.
  • 1st accredited Doctor of Audiology program in the United States.
  • Michigan’s only nationally accredited Environmental Health and Safety program.
  • Graduate programs are ranked by the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Graduate Schools:
    • Doctor of Audiology program ranked 1st in Michigan and 29th nationally.
    • Master of Health Administration program ranked 2nd in Michigan and 62nd nationally.
    • Speech-Language Pathology program ranked 3rd in Michigan and 74th nationally.
    • Doctor of Physical Therapy program ranked 4th in Michigan and 154th nationally.
    • Master of Public Health program ranked 5th in Michigan and 137th nationally.
  • Over 100 students and faculty presented findings at the Health Professions Research Symposium last year.
  • $792,283 in total research funding for the College in 2023-2024.
  • 5 Gold Awards for the "Exercise is Medicine" program from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
  • CHP partners with over 800 clinics, educational, social service, government, business, and other agencies around the world every year.

Communication is Central: Neuroplasticity and Its Application in Speech Pathology Intervention

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Join us for Communication is Central: A Professional Learning Event Series.

This free online course will explore neuroplasticity principles and their application in speech-language pathology. Participants will examine the principles underlying neuroplasticity, understand why these concepts are essential for effective intervention, and review clinical examples demonstrating functional application in intervention.  

This event is free of charge and available to anyone interested in attending.

Registration closes on February 4, 2026. The link for the virtual course will be sent to your email address before the event. 

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Sponsor: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Contact: Lorie Fox peter3la@cmich.edu 989-774-3471
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