Master of Science
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & HEALTH
Master of Science
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & HEALTH
The healthcare industry has a growing need for highly skilled exercise physiologists who can work closely with patients to provide life-changing care.
Benedictine University offers a Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Exercise Physiology that will prepare you for a successful career in this growing field. From extensive hands-on clinical experience to working elbow-to-elbow alongside fellow students and alumni, students will become uniquely prepared to provide excellent patient care. Clinical Exercise Physiology graduates will have the training necessary to not only implement exercise programming and behavioral intervention, but also to administer cardiodiagnostic tests and assess recorded data while working alongside physicians.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Exercise Physiology program now offers degree completion in 15 months on a full-time basis. Reduced time to completion and reduced total semester hours required for degree completion means students can begin professional practice sooner and with less expense. The program’s curriculum also includes two internships for students to acquire 600 hours of hands-on clinical experience and training in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced health problems related to cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic diseases.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Exercise Physiology program is designed in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for certification as a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP). The program can be completed in as little as 15 months on a full-time basis. Students develop the skills and qualifications to work in the prevention of cardiovascular, pulmonary and other lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
The program’s curriculum also includes two internships for students to acquire 600 hours of hands-on clinical experience. Internships are supervised by practicing professionals in the field who provide feedback on the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as personal attributes that employers seek when making new hires.
As a lead exercise physiologist at Lurie’s, I perform various tests on pediatric patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases, and I manage program developments. I use my Benedictine degree to its fullest—handling diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and exercise prescription. Benedictine’s Clinical Exercise Physiology program gave me the knowledge of exercise physiology I needed and provided me hands-on experiences that prepared me for my job today.
KATIE BASCHEM, M.S.
Lead Exercise Physiologist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Lisle Campus
5700 College Rd. Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 829-6000
Mesa Campus
225 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85201
(602) 888-5500
