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Inaugural spring ASR class to start in January
Cox College’s Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) program has been approved to begin a cohort in the spring semester. In the past, this program has only started in the fall semester, and in January 2024, the inaugural spring class will begin. We are still accepting applications for the spring cohort until December 15, 2023….
Cox College Chronicle | October 2023
New program in Cox College’s Nutrition Diagnostics department It’s official! Cox College has been approved to launch a Master’s in Nutrition Diagnostics Graduate Program next spring! This innovative program is a fast-track to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Students in the RD fast-track program will be empowered with a deeper understanding of nutrition…
Cox College Chronicle | September 2023
The Alliance for Health Care Education As many of you have heard by now, Cox College’s next evolution is the Alliance for Healthcare Education. Missouri State, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield Public Schools, and CoxHealth are partnering together to build a powerful educational enterprise that will shape the future of health care in our region…
The Alliance for Health Care Education
Dear Cox College Students and Alumni, We are writing to share news that will shape the future of health science education in our region. After extensive discussions and careful consideration, we are pleased to announce that CoxHealth will be joining the Alliance for Healthcare Education (the “Alliance”). The Alliance is a nonprofit corporation created by…
Cox College Chronicle | May 2023
It was a month full of celebration for our students and faculty. As we finish off another semester, we’re reminded of all the reasons why we do what we do! In May, we saw the hard work pay off. We saw the smiles on the faces of graduates and their family members. We saw the…
President’s List Spring 2023
In recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement, the following undergraduate students were placed on the President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students had to complete at least 8 credit hours at Cox College and earn a 3.50 GPA or greater. Congratulations from the staff and faculty of Cox…
Cox College to host SW MO Health Education Mash Camp
Cox College is proud to be a hosting location for a Southwest Missouri Health Education Center Mash Camp! This event is for Springfield area high school students who are interested in learning more about health careers. Students will participate in many hands-on activities, connect with real healthcare professionals, and learn about various medical and health…
Cox College Chronicle | April 2023
April was a pretty quiet month news-wise, as students and employees are working hard to finish the semester strong. We’re officially less than two weeks away from graduation! For the next 10 days, we’ll be heads down and hammering away, but ready to celebrate on May 12. 1978 Burge Reunion This past weekend, 36…
How to get enough protein as a vegetarian
This article was written by Melissa Palabiyik, a student in our Dietetic Internship program. Melissa is graduating this spring and is interested in working in a clinical outpatient setting. As plant-based nutrition is rising in popularity, the question on “where do you get your protein?” still remains. It is important to meet our protein needs…
Cox College Chronicle | March 2023
OTD program to launch in May 2023 We recently announced the first doctorate program in our 116-year history will begin at Cox College this May. The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is a nine-semester, hybrid program that will feature hands-on, skill-based practice, and online coursework. Included in the program are 24 weeks of level 2…