This Summer Crean’s Communication Sciences and Disorder’s program received a $600K grant through the Scottish Rite Foundation to fully fund the RiteCare Childhood Language Center for the next three years. This grant will allow the clinic to be fully funded to the CLC level so that it can function as a true ‘clinic’ in Santa
What experiences in your program were most valuable to you? I loved that my program allowed me to experience practicum hours at various sites while simultaneously learning in classes. The ability to build connections between what I am learning in the classroom and experiencing at my rotations was so valuable. During my neuroanatomy class, my
This Summer Crean’s Communication Sciences and Disorder’s program received a $600K grant through the Scottish Rite Foundation to fully fund the RiteCare Childhood Language Center for the next three years. This grant will allow the clinic to be fully funded to the CLC level so that it can function as a true ‘clinic’ in Santa
What experiences in your program were most valuable to you? I loved that my program allowed me to experience practicum hours at various sites while simultaneously learning in classes. The ability to build connections between what I am learning in the classroom and experiencing at my rotations was so valuable. During my neuroanatomy class, my
This fall we are excited to welcome a new faculty member to our MFT program, Assistant Professor Julie Payne. Let’s learn a little more about her! What classes are you teaching this year? I am currently teaching MFT 570 Advanced Psychopathology, MFT573 Crisis Management and Clinical Process, MFT 588 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse,
Marriage & Family Therapy graduate student Moses Acevedo shares, “I am beyond grateful to receive this grant, especially since it came unexpectedly. It reminded me that if you work hard and be kind, amazing things will happen.” As for his future plans, Moses said, “I intend to live a life filled with authenticity and peace,
We are proud to share that DPT Professor Alison McKenzie has received the highly regarded Catherine Worthingham Fellowship from the American Physical Therapy Association. This honor is eligible to APTA physical therapist members or life member physical therapists who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession for more than 15 years. The
Tell us about yourself! Where are you from, career goals, involvements at Chapman? I am from Greenwood Village, Colorado. I am striving to be an emergency medicine doctor! I am involved in Women’s soccer, SGA, Chapman First Aid Team, and I am a tour guide, fellow, and office assistant for Chapman Admission. What has been
Crean Collage’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is proud to welcome Dr. Shawn Farrokhi as the new DPT Chair. With more than 20 years of combined experience in academia, clinical research, and patient care, Dr. Farrokhi offers a unique perspective towards advancing the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. While on faculty at the University Pittsburgh, Dr.
CJ Tadros ’23 Psychology, just accepted their first post-grad job offer. They share a little bit about their experience at Chapman! What experiences as a Chapman Undergrad were most valuable to you? My involvement in psychology research, meeting and building relationships with students of different backgrounds and majors, living away from home and beginning my journey of independence,
Chapman’s M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy program has a well-established reputation for turning out some of the finest clinicians and leaders in the MFT field. Our students are continuously recognized by national associations for their innovation and academic excellence and this year is no exception. We are thrilled to announce that MFT student, Joshua Brisman
Hashini Weerasekera ’21 Psychology, is pursing her Masters of Clinical Counseling at New York University next year. She sat down with us to share a little bit about her success and experience at Chapman! What experiences as a Chapman Undergrad were most valuable to you? An experience I valued the most as an undergrad was the close
Alumni Spotlight: CJ Tadros ’23 
Alumni Spotlight: Hashini Weerasekera ’21