

June 10, 2022
Briar Cliff University has not too long ago been reclassified from a Baccalaureate University to a Doctoral College from Carnegie Classifications.
“It is a fantastic honor to be acknowledged as a doctoral university and for the establishment to realize this academic milestone,” suggests Dr. Todd Knealing, Vice President for Academic and University student Affairs. “This recognition, and Briar Cliff University’s tutorial programming, replicate our ongoing motivation to produce significant-quality, doctoral-degree well being professionals to serve the Siouxland region.”
Knealing shared the dedication is further more mirrored in the current receipt of grants through the Missouri River Historic Development (MRHD) and the Economic Enhancement Administration (EDA), to grow campus house for an Interprofessional College of Health and Support Sciences™ in aid of healthcare workforce improvement.
In accordance to the classification’s description, Briar Cliff awarded at minimum 30 specialist observe doctoral levels in at least two courses to be labeled a doctoral university. At the moment, Briar Cliff provides two doctoral systems, Doctor of Nursing Follow (DNP) and Medical professional of Physical Therapy (DPT).
“Briar Cliff University is nicely recognised for our strong DNP and DPT programs,” adds Dr. Knealing. “We a short while ago declared another doctoral method, Physician of Occupational Remedy (OTD), and we are energized to welcome our initial cohort of OTD college students in the summer time of 2023.”
IPEDS Completions information described that in 2019-2020, Briar Cliff’s tutorial development matched the classification. The Carnegie Classification has been the leading framework for recognizing and describing institutional diversity in U.S. better instruction and helping in analysis on better schooling establishments.
