LLMS.txt File 
July 2025

# Lewis University 	

> (https://www.lewisu.edu/): Founded in 1932 by the Archdiocese of Chicago as a technical school for boys, Lewis University has grown into a nationally recognized Lasallian institution rooted in Catholic values, offering over 80 undergraduate and 35 graduate programs on its 410-acre Romeoville, Illinois campus.

## Priority Programs		

- [Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/dpt/): A new entry-level DPT program designed to prepare graduates for licensure exams and clinical practice. 
- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/grad-psychology/): CACREP-accredited master’s detailing curriculum and state licensure alignment. 
- [Occupational Therapy (M.S.)](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/msoccuptherapy/): ACOTE-accredited program allowing graduates to sit for NBCOT certification and licensure. 
- [Master of Social Work (M.S.W)](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/mssocialwork/): Social Work B.A./M.S.W. Programs – PDF disclosure
CSWE-accredited undergrad and graduate programs with state-by-state licensure info.
- [Teacher Preparation Programs](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/coess/): Approved by the Illinois State Board of Education; offers school social work PEL track. 

## Degree Levels		

- [Undergraduate Degree Programs](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/programs/ugrad.htm): Offers traditional and online bachelor's degrees in fields like aviation, nursing, criminal justice, business.
- [Graduate & Certificate Programs](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/programs/grad.htm): Includes graduate offerings such as counseling, OT, PT, business, education, and mental health. 
- [Adult Undergraduate Programs](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/programs/adultundergrad.htm): Completion programs offer flexible, 8 week accelerated course options in online and evening blended formats for programs such as Business Administration, Radiography, and Accounting.
- [Certificates, Endorsements and other Non-Degree Programs](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/programs/Nondegree.htm): Professional certificates across disciplines for licensing and career development.
- [Online Program Offerings](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/programs/onlineprograms.htm): Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees authorized via NC-SARA. 

## Accreditation & Licensure 		

- [Regional & Program Accreditation Overview](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/): HLC regional accreditation plus program-specific approvals (FAA, ABET, ACBSP, CACREP, CSWE, ACOTE, CCNE, CAPTE candidate, etc.). 
- [Doctor of Physical Therapy Accreditation](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/dpt/accreditation.htm): CAPTE Candidate status granted Oct 29, 2024, enabling licensure-eligible graduates. 
- [Clinical Mental Health Counseling Licensure](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/pdf-files/licensure/Clinical%20Mental%20Health%20Counseling%20MA.pdf): CACREP-accredited, with state-by-state licensure compliance chart. 
- [Occupational Therapy M.S. Licensure]	(https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/pdf-files/licensure/Occupational%20Therapy.pdf?):	ACOTE-accredited and NBCOT-qualified with detailed licensure info. 
- [Social Work Programs Licensure] (https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/pdf-files/licensure/Social%20Work%2C%20B.A.%20and%20M.S.W..pdf?): CSWE-accredited BA/MSW pathways with licensure disclosure details. 

## Structured Data Examples		

- [Institution Info](https://www.lewisu.edu/): {"institution":"Lewis University","type":"private Lasallian","location":"Romeoville, IL","campus_size_acres":410}
- [DPT Accreditation Status](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/dpt/accreditation.htm):	{"program":"Doctor of Physical Therapy","status":"CAPTE Candidate","status_date":"2024-10-29"}
- [Accredited Programs](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/): {"accredited_programs":["HLC","FAA","ABET","ACOTE","CACREP","CSWE","CAPTE Candidate"]}
- [Online Program Authorization](https://catalog.lewisu.edu/graduate/general-information/student-consumer-information/): {"online_authorization":"NC-SARA member"}
- [Doctoral Degrees](https://www.lewisu.edu/welcome/history.htm): {"doctoral_degrees":["Ed.D.","DNP","DPT"]}

## Additional Student Resources 		

- [Academic Catalog – Student Consumer Info](https://catalog.lewisu.edu/graduate/general-information/student-consumer-information/): Includes consumer disclosures on accreditation, licensure, accessibility, rights. 
- [Watermark – Student Learning & Licensure Support](https://www.lewisu.edu/sll-watermark/): Provides contact info and support resources for student learning/licensure.
- [DPT Clinical Education Requirements – Clinical Education page](https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/dpt/clinical-education.htm): Details background checks, drug testing, and clinical site placements. 
- [DPT Essential Skills and Behaviors – Skills & Behaviors page]: (https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/dpt/skills.htm) Lists key competencies and ADA accommodations process. 
- [School Social Work – PEL Info – School Social Work page]	(https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/schoolsocialwork/): Lays out requirements for Illinois professional educator license in schools.