Lake Erie College recently announced that it is partnering with Bowling Green State University to strengthen pathways for students pursuing graduate education in health and human performance fields through multiple new formal agreements.
This partnership formalizes collaborative routes for Lake Erie College students in exercise science and related pre-professional programs to continue their education at BGSU in athletic training, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, according to a news release.
The agreements come just weeks after Lake Erie College’s exercise science major received approval from the Higher Learning Commission, marking a milestone for the program and the Painesville college.
Qualified students enrolled in Lake Erie College’s Bachelor of Exercise Science program, including those pursuing a pre-professional concentration, will now have clearly defined pathways to apply for graduate study at BGSU. The agreements support student progression into the BGSU Master of Athletic Training program and growing Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs.
As the first and only hybrid, accelerated programs of their kind offered at an Ohio public university, the BGSU Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs are meeting workforce needs and expanding access to education and patient care, the releae stated..
The format of both programs allows students to complete most coursework online while traveling to campus twice per semester for hands-on clinical lab experiences, providing accessible clinical education to students nationwide without requiring relocation.
“These agreements reflect the strength and momentum of our Exercise Science program,” Lake Erie College President Jennifer N. Schuller stated in the release. “Receiving Higher Learning Commission approval and securing a graduate pathway with a respected public institution like Bowling Green State University underscores our commitment to providing students with clear, high-quality routes to professional and graduate success.”
For more information about Lake Erie College’s Exercise Science program, visit lec.edu. For more information about the BGSU physical therapy and occupational therapy doctorate programs or the master’s program in athletic training, visit BGSU.edu.