School of Health Related Professions, A Guide to the Records of the

In 1976 the School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) was established on the Newark Campus of CMDNJ. Originally named the School of Allied Health Professions, the school offered eleven certificate programs. The New Jersey State Department of Higher Education approved the SHRP as a separate school in October 1976. The first students were admitted in the Fall of 1977. The School of Allied Health Professions changed its name to SHRP in 1981 to better reflect its broadening scope.

As of 1999, the SHRP is composed of twenty-five academic disciplines in eight departments, with over 850 full- and part-time students. Undergraduate and graduate educational programs are offered on the University's five campuses: Newark, Piscataway/New Brunswick, Scotch Plains (est. 1995), Camden, Stratford and with joint partners in Blackwood, Bonhamtown, Livingston and Jersey City. The variety of programs offered include: Dental Assisting and Hygiene, Respiratory Care, Emergency Medical Technology, Imaging Sciences, Health Services Management, Medical Assisting, Nurse-Midwifery, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Psychology.

In 1988, the school received approval from the New Jersey Board of Higher Education to offer degree granting programs. The BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences was the first. Since 1985, SHRP has awarded over 2,000 certificates, undergraduate, and graduate degrees.

Deans of the School of Health Related Professions:

John P. Martin, EdD (1976--89) David M. Gibson, Ed D (Acting, 1989-92; Dean 1992-Current)