Academic Affairs Division of Global, Interprofessional, and Specialized Programming
Melissa Vitek, OD, FAAO, PNAP, Dean
Mission
The mission of the Academic Affairs Division of Global, Interprofessional, and Specialized Programming is to facilitate innovative, partnered approaches to professional growth and development, including interprofessional education for collaborative practice (IPECP) to improve patient and client outcomes.
Programming
• Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice (IPECP) for preceptors and alumni, faculty development, and students.
• Clinical training programs for international students, both degree and non-degree.
• Profession-specific, interprofessional, and IPECP continuing education for current faculty, preceptors, and alumni.
• Profession-specific, interprofessional, and IPECP certificates and microcredential badging programs.
• Required healthcare-specific trainings for students, faculty, and alumni.
• International student services.
• Lunch and Learns for the Salus community.
• Administrative support for:
- International internships
- Cohort-specific international and domestic certificates
MSc in Clinical Optometry with an Advanced Studies Certificate Degree Program
Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) Programs:
Master of Science, Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR)
Certificate Program, Low Vision Rehabilitation
Master of Science, Orientation and Mobility (O&M)
Certificate Program, Orientation and Mobility
Master of Education, Blindness and Vision Impairment (BVI)
Certificate Program, Education in Blindness and Visual Impairment
Master of Science, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
Certificate Program, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
The maximum number of years to complete the above degrees is five.