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John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences

Coordinates: 40°26′16″N 79°59′29″W / 40.437769°N 79.991412°W / 40.437769; -79.991412
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The John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences (RSHS) is one of the ten constituent colleges that comprise Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

History

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On January 29, 1990, Dr. John E. Murray Jr., then President of Duquesne University, announced the creation of a School of Health Sciences. On March 18, 1991, Mr. John G. Rangos Sr. made a major gift to Duquesne University in support of the school, and so it was announced that the school would be named after him.[1]

Programs

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The Rangos School houses such programs as Athletic Training (B.S.), Health Management Systems (B.S., M.H.M.S.[2]), Occupational Therapy (M.S.), Physical Therapy (D.P.T.), Physician Assistant (M.P.A.), Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.), and the Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science.[3] In addition, the school offers a variety of bachelor's degree programs, entry-level master's degree programs, master's degree programs, a doctor of physical therapy program, joint and second degree opportunities, and inter-school majors and minors.[1]

Administration

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The dean of the school is Gregory H. Frazer, Ph.D.

References

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  1. ^ a b Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Duquesne University. p. 227.
  2. ^ N.B.: "Minimum Health Management Standard."
  3. ^ "Rangos School of Health Sciences". duq.edu. Duquesne University. Archived from the original on 2012-11-14. Retrieved 2007-09-16.
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40°26′16″N 79°59′29″W / 40.437769°N 79.991412°W / 40.437769; -79.991412