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OT students spend time supporting campers with social recreational activities such as skits, karaoke, and social dancing by co-performing and modeling successful interactions.

OT Students Shine While Volunteering at Camp Blue Skies
Nov 12, 2025

Students from the Master's of Occupational Therapy cohort and their faculty spent a week in October volunteering at Camp Blue Skies, a residential camp for individuals 21 and older who have... Occupational Therapy

Two young people hold items in their hands while sitting in a classroom

App State Welcomes First Occupational Therapy Cohort
Nov 13, 2024

In August, App State welcomed its inaugural cohort of 24 students into the new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program on the Boone campus.

Occupational Therapy
During clinical rotations, occupational therapy students will be able to provide services to clients who visit the outpatient clinics operated by App State’s Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services. The outpatient clinic at Levine Hall includes a simulated apartment, providing occupational therapists the opportunity to work with patients as they practice their functional skills in a home-like environment. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State announces new master’s degree in occupational therapy
Jun 13, 2022

Beginning in fall 2024, Appalachian State University's new Master of Science in occupational therapy (OT) program will help address a critical... Occupational Therapy

Landing and Leaving Your SLP Dream Job

Landing and Leaving Your SLP Dream Job
May 26, 2022

The NICU is a highly sought-after setting for our field, so why would one leave their NICU position?

Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
Alex Edmisten '03, second from right, is pictured with App State’s Dr. Marie Huff, dean of the Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS), far left, Dr. Melba Spooner, dean of the Reich College of Education (RCOE), second from left, Jenny Ward, BCHS director of development, center, and Gina Harwood, RCOE executive director of development. Photo submitted

App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million
May 19, 2022

For more than 60 years, Appalachian State University has benefited from sustained support from Scottish Rite organizations in North Carolina.

Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology Hooding Ceremony

Speech-Language Pathology Hooding Ceremony
May 18, 2022

The Speech-Language Pathology program held its graduate hooding ceremony on Thursday May 6th in the atrium of the Levine Hall of Health Scie

Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
Hannah McLaughlin, B.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders, '22 and Lauren Northrup, M.S. Speech-Language and Pathology, '22, share memories and advice.

Spring '22 Grads Share App State Memories and Advice
Apr 28, 2022

Recent graduates shared their favorite Appalachian State University memories and any words of advice they would give to someone beginning their... Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology

Alum's donation paves the way for new speech therapy camp at App State
Apr 19, 2022

Thanks to a generous donation from Appalachian State University alumnus Dr.

Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology

Faculty Spotlight: Holly Hanley CCC-SLP
Apr 18, 2022

Holly Hanley is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology

CSD Students Attend IPE Day at BCHS
Apr 8, 2022

Students from the Beaver College of Health Sciences gathered together to participate in an interprofessional "Show and Tell Day" in Levine H

Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd 2022 Grant Recipient

SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd 2022 Grant Recipient
Apr 6, 2022

The ASU Communication Disorders Clinic recently received a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project to provide training for our Speech-Language... Communication Sciences & Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology