Hello everyone! My name is CJ De Leon and I am a senior Health Sciences major (pre-PT). This summer, I got the amazing opportunity to Intern at Coury and Buehler Physical Therapy. As an “exercise specialist” in this fast-paced clinic, I had two core responsibilities. First, I helped to aid and guide the patients in
Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. David Frederick has just completed the largest national study on body image satisfaction ever conducted. Known as the U.S. National Body Project I, the study brought together dozens of experts on body image and included approximately 11,620 participants. Findings are soon to be published in a special issue of the
Health Sciences undergrads at Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) are passionate about the human body and all things related to health. Instagram walls are filled with images of students enthusiastically working on Anatomage tables, flipping through human physiology texts, and studying for the MCAT. But many admit to feeling slightly uncertain about
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, approximately 60,000 American’s are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) each year and more than 10 million worldwide are currently living with the disease. PD is referred to as a movement disorder because of the involuntary, erratic movements that occur in the face, arms, legs, and trunk. Its symptoms are different
Psychology alumna, Olivia Silke ’15 is on a roll! She has just completed her M.A. in Psychological Research from CSU Long Beach where she received both the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar award and the Graduate Research Fellows award. This past spring, she won a University Achievement Award for Outstanding Graduate Research Student solidifying her reputation
Every year before Commencement, Crean College graduate education programs hold individual hooding ceremonies. During the ceremony, a number of graduating students are recognized and honored for a wide range of achievements. Below is a list of all of the honorees, by program. M.S. Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD): The “Liz” Wallace Perpetual Award Morgan Harris
Each year, graduate students in Chapman’s Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program attend the California Speech-Language Hearing Association annual convention. Known as CSHA, the event provides Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) several days of professional development opportunities, research talks, and networking. For many convention goers, the Knowledge Bowl contest is a major highlight. The competition brings SLP
On May 10, 2019 faculty from across campus gathered in BK 404 for Chapman’s annual Faculty Honors Convocation. Hosted by the Office of the Provost, this event recognizes faculty for excellence in teaching, service, research, and promotions. Not surprisingly, Crean College faculty took home a large number of awards. Topping our list is Assistant Professor
On May 16, 2019 Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences held its annual Senior Celebration, formerly known as Senior Honors Banquet. Graduating seniors in our undergraduate programs and their familes enjoyed a lovely dinner followed by an awards ceremony recognizing those with outstanding academic achievement in their major. Dean Hill kicked off the ceremony
Meet Dr. Jason Douglas, the newest member of the Department of Health Sciences faculty at Chapman University’s Crean College and Health & Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Douglas received his Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), where he conducted research with underserved communities to