COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Careers

CampJULY 19-25, 2015

Armstrong State University, located in beautiful historic Savannah, Georgia, welcomes you on an educational adventure that will prepare you for the future! Included in Armstrong’s mission is the commitment to health professions. One of the largest regional health professions education centers in the state, the College of Health Professions employs innovative teaching strategies to prepare competent, caring, adaptable healthcare practitioners. Through academic excellence, the college provides leadership to the region in promoting health and delivering healthcare.

Students benefit from highly qualified faculty members who work very closely with their counterparts in some of the finest healthcare facilities anywhere. Our health professions programs earn specialty accreditation, attesting to the excellence of the programs. Another mark of excellence is the graduates’ success on credentialing exams. Graduates of the College of Health Professions score highly on these exams and pass at rates competitive with state and national averages.

The job market for health professions is wide open. Graduates of our programs are very highly sought after. If you are considering a career in healthcare, you’ll make the right choice with Armstrong State University.

Armstrong, part of the University System of Georgia, was founded in 1935. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate academic programs in the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Science and Technology, the College of Education and the College of Health Professions. Armstrong serves approximately 7,100 students at its main campus in Savannah and its affiliated center in Hinesville. Its diverse student population comes from nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 71 countries. For more information, visit www.armstrong.edu.

College of Health Professions11935 Abercorn Street

Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997 912.344.3023 | Fax 912.344.3529

email: corine.ackerson-jones@armstrong.eduwww.armstrong.edu/health_professions

COMMENTS FROM 2014 PARTICIPANTSDear Mrs. Ackerson-Jones,

I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity as a homeschooler to participate in the College of Health Professions Health Careers Summer Camp. I learned many new things about careers in health professions. The camp has made me want to explore different jobs that are medically based. Due to my camp experience I have decided to apply to Armstrong.

— Cassidy D.

SURVEY COMMENTS“ I have a clear vision and definition of myself in a healthcare profession.”

“ …it’s their job to make sure you’re doing as well as possible. I want to be that person.”

“This camp was a wonderful experience!”

“ I truly enjoyed myself! The healthcare professions we saw were very interesting.”

“ Great camp! Wish it would have been longer. But it was a very fun and knowledgeable experience.”

“ This camp really secured my want/passion to become a physical therapist.”

“ I felt this camp was very helpful and opened my eyes to a whole new world of healthcare professions.”

“Great counselors!”

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?The camp is for rising high school juniors and seniors who want to pursue a career in healthcare. To apply, students need a minimum GPA of 3.0, and minimum PSAT/SAT scores: Critical Reading 530, Math 430, with an overall 1000 or ACT scores: English 24, Math18, with a Composite 21.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?Campers will mix and network with other future healthcare colleagues from across the region. The camp is a great opportunity for you to gain more knowledge of the health career area you might want to pursue, meet new people and get a taste of college life while living on campus in the residence hall.

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED?• sessions conducted by health professions

professors• hands-on lab experiences• work with simulated patients• team projects• fun and engaging evening activities

CAREER TRACKS THAT WILL BE COVERED• Respiratory Therapy• Medical Laboratory Science• Health Sciences• Nursing• Radiologic Sciences• Communication Sciences and Disorders• Physical Therapy

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?A non-refundable $175 fee will be assessed after you have been accepted to attend the camp. This is the total cost of the camp.

For more information, see your high school counselor. To apply, visit our website at www.armstrong.edu/health_professions and click on the Health Careers Summer Camp button. You must apply online. Applications will be available January 1, 2015. If you have questions, contact Corine Ackerson-Jones at corine.ackerson-jones@armstrong.edu or 912.344.3023.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Health Careers

CampJULY 19-25, 2015Savannah, Georgia

Armstrong’s College of Health Professions Health Careers Summer Camp is a week-long enrichment opportunity. The camp will give students an in-depth learning experience with different health careers and will show them the career opportunities available in health professions.