A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Online

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What A.T. Still University Online Is Known For

Founded in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, A.T. Still University (ATSU) remains a leading university for multidisciplinary healthcare education. As the world’s first osteopathic medical school, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Online emphasizes an integrated “whole person” approach to healthcare. ATSU offers both residential and online graduate healthcare programs with the goal of preparing students for future leadership, professional distinction, and community outreach.

Unique Opportunities with ATSU Online Programs

ATSU offers educational opportunities allowing busy, working adults to pursue their professional goals.

ATSU is the only university to offer an online Doctorate of Health Education degree.
Other online doctoral programs include the Doctor of Health Administration, Doctor Health Sciences, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Health Education as well as transitional Doctor of Audiology and transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Master’s degree programs available online include Advanced Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Public Health – Dental Emphasis, Advanced Physician Assistant Studies, Kinesiology, and Health Administration
Online students learn via web-based instruction, videos, and online discussions. Doctorate candidates may even present their dissertations online.
ATSU offers learning resources to help students succeed. Students may receive one-on-one consultation to help them improve their test-taking skills, study habits, and more.

Why We Love ATSU Online

ATSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ATSU is committed to making a difference in communities where needs are greatest.
Graduates contribute to the future of integrated care while leading with a selfless passion in the communities they serve.

Accreditation

The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. Phone: (800) 621-7440.

Online Programs

Program Listings

Master’s Degree Programs
- Master of Health Administration
  The online Master of Health Administration degree at A.T. Still University (ATSU) is designed to create elite leaders who are prepared to make a difference and lead the future of healthcare.
  ATSU’s Master of Health Administration degree encompasses 16 healthcare administration courses, totaling 66 credit hours. Students can further customize their education by completing four elective courses, or they may choose to specialize in one of five concentration areas – Leadership, Health Policy, Health Program Planning, Health Information Management and Community Health Outreach.
  The Master of Health Administration program utilizes web-based instruction, directed readings, email, chat room interactions and face-to-face Residential Learning Institutes (RLI) between students and faculty. Students are taught by highly qualified healthcare industry professionals from around the world.
  With a Master of Health Administration degree from ATSU, graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to address real-world healthcare management issues.
- Master of Public Health
  The Master of Public Health degree is designed to create elite healthcare professionals who are prepared and driven to make a difference and lead the future of healthcare. Offered through A.T. Still University (ATSU), the program aims to empower students to take their abilities to a new professional level.
  All core online courses are taught by our highly qualified doctoral-level public health faculty, including industry leaders, top national public servants and public health academic innovators. As class size is Classes are limited to 16 students, which fosters an environment where valuable and extensive one-on-one student-faculty interaction can be formed.
  While earning a master’s degree in public health at ATSU, you will have all the resources necessary to keep your career moving forward in one integrated public health degree.
  With close alignment with newly published public health standards, ATSU’s Master of Public Health degree creates experienced, modern leaders who will excel in a wide range of public health professions.
- Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis
  A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) online Master of Public Health – Dental Emphasis will prepares students for advanced positions at community health centers, institutes of higher education, non-profit organizations and local, and state and national government agencies. This includes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, or anyone working in the dental industry who is interested in a career in dental public health services and administration.
  Working professionals will enjoy the program’s flexibility, making it convenient for even the busiest individuals to pursue an advanced online healthcare degree. The Master of Public Health – Dental Emphasis online degree courses are taught through a combination of the latest virtual teaching methods, such as web-based instruction, video demonstrations, directed readings, scholarly papers, email and chat room interactions among students and faculty members.
  The Master of Public Health degree-Dental Emphasis combines the strengths of ATSU’s College of Graduate Health Studies and its schools of dentistry for unparalleled depth of resources and expertise that streamlines completion and results in a superior educational experience.
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
  Prepare to become a clinical leader in kinesiology, exercise science and health and fitness with A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Master of Science in Kinesiology program. Designed for working professionals, this online degree program allows working professionals to gain knowledge and proficiency in function anatomy, physiology, functional assessment, exercise program design, and more.
  Professionals interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Kinesiology at ATSU will choose one of four specialty tracks based on their interests:
  - Sports Conditioning
  - Exercise and Sports Psychology
  - Geriatric Exercise Science
  - Corrective Exercise & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  The online Master of Science in Kinesiology degree program is focused on evidence-based research allowing clinicians working with clients, patients and populations to immediately apply what they’ve learned. The program elevates sports medicine, exercise and fitness professionals by enhancing knowledge, skills, and abilities in the design and maintenance of exercise science programs, and serves as a valuable source of credibility to health professionals, athletic organizations, educators, club owners, coaches, and fitness department managers.
  In ATSU’s Master of Science in Kinesiology program, students have the flexibility to continue their education while they work. They also study alongside peers and have access to ATSU’s network of faculty and alumni.
Doctorate
- Doctor of Health Administration
  The Doctor of Health Administration program at A.T. Still University (ATSU) prepares students to translate theory into real-world application to improve and influence healthcare administrative systems. This online program integrates advanced business education while providing working healthcare professionals with advanced strategies and innovative healthcare leadership insight.
  Coursework is completed online, and provides students the flexibility needed to maintain balance between work and family life. The Doctor of Health Administration is a 76-credit-hour program, consisting of 14 core courses, a competency examination and a dissertation. Students can choose between an applied or theoretical dissertation.
  With ATSU’s Doctor of Health Administration degree, graduates will be prepared to become problem- solvers within the healthcare industry.
- Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
  A.T. Still University's (ATSU) College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) online Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program prepares students to better understand and effectively manage complex issues and challenges in professional practice. The DHSc addresses a significant problem in today's struggling healthcare system – the need for well-trained healthcare administrators, educators, clinicians, and researchers.
  This advanced online health science degree program provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in project management, decision-making, managing organizational behavior, setting standards, and gaining the competence to apply research to their professional practice. The DHSc requires a one-week residency, held at ATSU's Mesa, AZ, campus.
  Students in theDoctor of Health Sciences online program have the opportunity to focus on one of three concentration areas: Global Health, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, or Fundamentals of Education. The health science online degree program promotes application of research to professional practice through completion of an applied research project.
- Doctor of Medical Science
  A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMS) online program empowers leaders to steward the rapidly-growing physician assistant profession, and improve patient care and outcomes at every level.
  
  Offered through ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS), the DMS program is designed by and for PAs, providing the elements needed to succeed in today’s U.S. Healthcare system. Student gain an understand of how to devise and deploy healthcare utilization models to broaden the use of PAs for more effective management systems, and maximized reimbursement and fiscal efficiency.
  
  Graduates of the ATSU-ASHS’s DMS program emerge prepared to develop innovations in PA education and healthcare initiatives, and advance the new PA paradigm that will shape community, practice, and industry.
- Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
  A.T. Still University’s Post-Professional Audiology Program is a post-professional program that offers the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree online. This program design offers the most personally-relevant and rewarding route for current practitioners to pursue the AuD degree, making a difference in their future, the future of their patients, and the future of the profession of audiology.
  In this 100 percent online program through the ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS), students have the flexibility to pursue advanced studies in the science of hearing and balance, to enhance their clinical practices with new skills and knowledge, and rekindle their passion for their profession while continuing to practice full-time.
  This post-professional AuD online program is uniquely tailored to each audiologist’s experiences and needs. With ATSU’s exclusive Evaluation of Practicing Audiologists Capabilities (EPAC) and Audiology Program application process, each applicant’s demonstrated competencies are evaluated, and the doctor of audiology curriculum is customized to each student’s individual learning needs as a practitioner.
- Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  *THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES LICENSURE TO ATTEND*
  With more than 13 online classes beginning every six weeks, A.T. Still University’s post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy online program offers flexible learning for practicing professionals.
  The online Doctor of Physical Therapy program at ATSU is a custom degree program built around the needs of each practicing professional, offering flexibility and a full team of support. Offered through ATSU’s Arizona School of Health Sciences, this post-professional physical therapy degree offers curriculum plans that are personalized and student-centric, based on one-on-one assessments of personal experience.
  ATSU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy online program is designed for those who desire to maintain their relevancy while they continue practicing in the discipline of physical therapy.Courses are modeled after the American Physical Therapy Association’s educational preferences, which include pharmacology, radiology, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based practice.

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Delivery Format:
Online
Carnegie Classification:
Specialized Institution—Medical school or medical center
Technical Requirements:
Minimum system requirements: Windows 98, 98Se, Me, NT, 2000, XP or MacOS 8.1 - 9.1 and OS X; 64 MB RAM; 28.8 kbps modem (56K Recommended); SoundCard & Speakers; and IE 6 or Netscape 7.1.
Geographic Restrictions:
The School of Health Management welcomes out-of-state & international students. The Advanced Physician Assistant program is for U.S. licensed Physician Assistants.
On-Campus Requirement:
None.
Loans Offered:
Students must be registered at least part-time to receive financial aid. Please contact an enrollment advisor to discuss Financial Aid requirements.
Registration Details:
Courses are automatically scheduled each term based on program of study.

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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

What A.T. Still University Online Is Known For

Unique Opportunities with ATSU Online Programs

Why We Love ATSU Online

Master’s Degree Programs

Doctorate

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