Health professions affiliation programs

Caldwell College’s unique affiliation programs offer you the opportunity for both a liberal arts education while preparing you for a rewarding career. Potential benefits of our affiliation programs include early placement and the opportunity to save tuition dollars and time by earning multiple degrees in fewer semesters. These programs are open to new freshmen upon entrance, and, if you are transferring from another college, we encourage you to apply and discuss available options with the program director.

Dentistry
Both 3-4 and 4-4 year programs are offered to allow you the chance to accelerate your studies or work at a more traditional pace. Caldwell offers programs with Temple University and UMDNJ. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and a Dental degree from the respective dental school.

Medicine or Veterinary Medicine
Caldwell College has affiliations with UMDNJ and St. George’s University in Grenada to give students an opportunity to receive their degrees in medicine or veterinary medicine in seven years, rather than the usual eight.

Occupational Therapy
Students can earn a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in this five-year program where you spend 3 years studying at Caldwell College and 2 years at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and Master’s degree from Columbia University.

Optometry, Podiatry and Chiropractic Medicine
These are each 3-4 year programs offered in partnership with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, New York College of Podiatric Medicine and New York Chiropractic School. You will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and the related medical degree from the College offering your specialty.

Physical Therapy
This unique program is a 4-3 year program leading to a doctorate degree from New York Medical College in Physical Therapy. Students will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Caldwell and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York Medical College.

Medical Technology
Caldwell also offers several other programs with UMDNJ: dual degree programs in Cytotechnology and Medical Technology which require 3 years at Caldwell and 15 months at the School of Health Related Professions.

Athletic Training
Students complete 3 years at Caldwell and 2 years in graduate program at Seton Hall University. They earn a BA from Caldwell and a Master’s degree upon successful completion.

For more information, contact the program director, Dr. Victoria C. Ukachukwu, at vukachukwu@caldwell.edu or 973‑618‑3595.