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School of Health Professions
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The Augustana University School of Health Professions supports future health care and medical professionals with in-depth classroom education and nearby clinicals through strong partnerships with major hospitals and clinics. The programs in this school have a trusted history of producing highly qualified nurses, athletic trainers, and professionals all across the field of health care.
Faculty
Meet the Dean
Dr. Matt Volansky
, of Naples, Florida, joined Augustana as the director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Along with his role as dean of the School of Health Professions, Volansky continues to lead Augustana’s DPT program through the processes of accreditation.
Volansky earned a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from the University of Toledo at Medical College of Ohio, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in health care from Baldwin-Wallace College, DPT from Northeastern University and Ph.D. in biomedical informatics from Rutgers University. Volansky came to AU from the University of Mount Union, where he was an assistant professor. He has also been involved in private practice for more than 25 years.
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Programs of Study
Exercise Science
Fitness Management
Health Education
Nursing
Accelerated Nursing
Physical Education
Strength & Conditioning
Related Program of Study
Medical Laboratory Science
Related Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Genetic Counseling
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Mortuary Science
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Graduate Programs
Graduate Nursing Programs (MSN & Post-Graduate Certificates)
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MSGC)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Dr. Matt Volansky, dean
School of Health Professions
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A newly published report by Augustana University shows that 98% of 2025 graduates — who completed degrees in August, December and May of Academic Year 2024-25 — achieved a positive career outcome. Many of these graduates chose to continue their education, with 22% enrolled in graduate school or professional programs.
More employment data, as well as other post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the Augustana Class of 2025, is detailed in the Career Outcomes Report published at
augie.edu/outcomes
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Augustana University Set to Launch Second DPT Program in January 2027, Expanding Footprint to Colorado
As part of its strategic plan, Augustana is expanding its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to Colorado — home to one of the university’s largest alumni bases. Housed in the university’s School of Health Professions, the launch of the Augustana Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Colorado (DPT-CO) will take place in January 2027.
DPT-CO is now accepting applications for admittance into the program. To learn more about Augustana’s DPT programs and how to apply, visit
augie.edu/DPT
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