
Overview
The 2-year full-time applied science curriculum combines clinically oriented coursework in rehabilitation medicine, allied health science and prosthetics/orthotics with engineering.
This interdisciplinary graduate program in Prosthetics and Orthotics is in Kennesaw State University ’s Department of Exercise and Sport Management in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services. As the only program of its kind in Georgia and one of just thirteen nationwide, this graduate program will leverage KSU’s established strengths in clinical care, health sciences and engineering.
What can you do with a Prosthetics and Orthotics degree?
- College Professor
- Advanced Healthcare Therapist
- Prosthetist
- Orthotist
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
- Respiratory Therapist
- Chiropractor
- Medical Technologist
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules included:
- P&O Processess/Methods
- Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Gait Analysis
- CAD/CAM in P&O Laboratory
- Assistive Technology
- Lower Limb Orthotics
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution
- Typical MS degree applicants have had undergraduate degrees in fields, such as exercise science, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and psychology.
- The GRE is not required for admission in Fall 2023.
- A formal statement of personal goals for the program, maximum two pages, double-spaced, that includes the following:Your experience in the field, including volunteer/shadowing experience.
- Your reason(s) for choosing this degree program.
- Your experience with research (if applicable).
- Your career goals and how furthering your education with this degree will help you realize these goals.
- Three references (from academic or professional sources).
- Resume or curriculum vitae
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
19188 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9594 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
19188 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9594 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
5328 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2664 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Kennesaw
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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