Assistant Professor

DPT and Undergraduate Health Science Programs

Contact Info

Email:  bossud@sage.edu        
Phone: 518-244 -4550
Office:  Ricketts 321

Degree Information

Masters in Social Work – SUNY Albany
Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy – Ithaca College

Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with R number in NYS
Licensed Physical Therapist in NYS 

Courses Taught

HSC 204 Introduction to Health Professions
HSC 206 Cultural Perspective of Health, Disability and Wellness
HSC 405 Community Health Education
HSC 410 Complementary Health Care
PTY 614 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy
PTY 722 Educational Strategies for Physical Therapists
PTY 608 Clinical Education I – follow students in clinic4

Professional Organizations

National Association of Social Workers NASW
American Physical Therapy Association APTA

Service

Member:  Sage Spirituality Committee, Sage Cross Cultural Committee

Partnerships

Coordinated successful community based learning activities in which Sage students and faculty collaborate with community members to learn and teach in real-life situations:

• Spr 2008 HSC 405:  Bullying Prevention at Troy Public School 2; WWII Veteran’s Patriot Trip project at the Troy Area Senior Center
• Spr 2009 HSC 405:  Community Health Fair at the Troy Area Senior Center
• Fall 2009 PTY 722:  Health is Wealth Invest In Yourself - Community Health Fair at Troy Night Out
• Spr 2010 HSC 405:  Community Health Fair at the Troy Area Senior Center
• Fall 2010 PTY 722: Sage Engaged in Wellness Community Health Fair at Crossgates Mall
• Spr 2011 HSC 405:  Health Education Fair at the Troy Boys and Girls Club

Integrate community based interview assignments in which students visit and interview people who are actively providing the services students are learning about in their coursework:

• Annually, HSC 206:  Interviews at places like:  eba Dance Theatre, Troy Area United Ministries, Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany, Koinonia Health Care Clinic, Grand Street Community Arts, NY Expressive Arts, AIDS Council of Northeastern NY, Capital Region Language Center, Troy Larger Parish Food Pantry, STRIDE, Inc., Soldier's Heart,  Albany County Department of Health, Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program, Inc.,  The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, etc.
• Annually, HSC 410:  Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor, Chiropractor, Midwife/Doula, Humor Therapy, Biofeedback/Neurofeedback Therapy, Reiki, etc.

Personal

Acoustic guitar playing/singing folk and healing music for individuals and community groups