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Marian's Health and Community Sciences

Marian University’s health and community sciences is built on a commitment to serving others and promoting overall well-being. Here, you’ll gain top-tier healthcare education while embracing compassionate, community-focused care. Programs like Exercise and Sports Science, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy prepare you to be a skilled practitioner, a leader, and a caring professional.

Rooted in the Franciscan tradition, these programs equip you with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to tackle today’s health challenges while keeping the dignity of our clients at the center. You will learn cutting-edge exercise and rehabilitation science while also developing humility, empathy, and stewardship. With this blend of academic and scientific excellence with Franciscan values, you will be ready to heal not just bodies, but also minds and spirits—understanding that true wellness includes physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Departments within the health and community sciences include:

Department of Exercise and Sports Science

Bachelor of Science Degrees

Master of Arts Degree

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Master of Science Degree

Department of Occupational Therapy

Certificate

PreOT (Option with an undergraduate major)

Associate Degree

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Master's Degree

Occupational Therapy (MOT)

Doctoral Degree

Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Department of Physical Therapy

Certificate

PrePT (Option with an undergraduate major)

Associate Degree

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Doctoral Degree

Physical Therapy (DPT)

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3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
(317) 955-6000

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