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School of Health and Medical Sciences COVID-19 Response

Seton Hall University is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The health and safety of our students, faculty, employees and their families are of paramount importance. We understand the uncertainty of this time is difficult and would like to address some of your concerns.

Graduate Admissions Updates

Any changes to admissions requirements will be posted on the respective program pages linked below. The situation requires constant reevaluation; therefore, applicants and prospective students should visit the links below. However, if there are no updates please follow the posted admission requirements.

To apply for admission to a graduate program in the School of Health and Medical Sciences (see programs below), submit the online application through the Seton Hall University Office of Graduate Admissions.

Applications received after the deadlines below will be reviewed on a space available basis. Please contact individual programs for the status of your application.

Undergraduate-to-Graduate Dual Degree Programs

Are you interested in applying to one of Seton Hall University's Dual Degree Programs in Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant or Speech-Language Pathology?

HyFlex Implementation Highlights

  • The School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS) will follow the HyFlex delivery model but a combination of online virtual didactic; virtual hybrid; complete face-to-face instruction and supervised, face-to-face practical assessments might be necessary to comply with accreditation requirements.
  • SHMS operates at the Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus, which will follow operational modifications of space layouts in compliance with state guidelines.
  • SHMS will promote the need for adequate distance between individuals engaged in experiential learning opportunities and ensure adequate supplies to minimize sharing of high-touch materials to the extent possible (or limit use of supplies and equipment by one group of students at a time and clean and disinfect between uses).
  • Due to requirements for social distancing, the school anticipates: 1) reduced class/lab size and resultant more sessions for hands-on clinical training, 2) increased simulation and standardized patient sessions, 3) due to personal health concerns and accommodations of full-time faculty due to COVID-19, increased need for more adjunct faculty in assisting lab sessions and training of clinical skills, and 4) more intensive clinical training to make up for missed clinical hours due to lack of face-to-face clinical skills training on campus and/or in clinics.
  • A major part of instruction in SHMS is clinical placements which may not be available because many off-campus clinical sites may not accept interns in the fall.
  • The directors of clinical education are investigating alternate ways of teaching clinical skills and providing experiences that will supplement and/or replace some of the face-to-face rotations that have been suspended while meeting clinical education standards promulgated by their respective accreditation bodies. Some of the activities being planned and/or in progress are: 1) standardized patient/simulations, 2) remote support and training activities offered by preceptors, and 3) involvement in tele-practice where available.
  • SHMS is addressing its extensive PPE requirements, both for the IHS campus location and off-campus clinical sites. Equipment includes gowns, gloves, face shields, and masks (ranging from cloth to N95). Education and training for PPE (e.g., importance of the equipment, how to fit and wear them) is being planned.