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A.T. Still University 800 W. Jefferson Street Kirksville, MO 63501 |
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A.T. Still UniversityA.T. Still University, established over 115 years ago, includes the founding school of osteopathic medicine, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), the School of Health Management (SHM), the Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS), the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), and our newest school, the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA). Since 1892, A.T. Still University has represented the best of both worlds--a long history as a leading institution in health education as well as a reputation as an innovator in the field. ATSU programs provide an interdisciplinary educational experience that opens the door to intellectual and professional advancement. With the addition of four new schools in the last decade, ATSU is a leader in comprehensive medical education, research, and health care. Our students and faculty are part of a distinguished heritage of humanistic medical care based on an integrated approach that includes the mind, body and spirit of the patient. Each student is encouraged to join the wellness program, to study nutrition, psychology and problem-based learning. A.T. Still University offers online programs designed to prepare students to serve in a variety of health care professions. A. T. Still University's longstanding tradition in health education is designed to meet the needs of the busy working professional. Our online programs are convenient and allow professionals to continue their education without interference in their personal or professional lives. ATSU Online ProgramsATSU offers relevant, high quality online programs which provide flexibility and convenience. All programs foster valuable interaction among faculty and students. In this virtual community, students and faculty regularly interact through message board postings, threaded discussions and occasional live chat. The majority of course material is delivered via multimedia presentations and readings from text books and the Internet. All assignments and quizzes can be completed from the comfort of your home or office 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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All ATSU degree programs are approved for veteran's benefits.
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Master of Public Health (MPH) (Online)Back to topA.T. Still University's School of Health Management offers a Master of Public Health. The program prepares students to be leaders in the field of public health and allows them to choose a concentration that best fits their needs. This degree is a 15-course program. The general MPH track offers three areas of concentration: health planning, health policy and environmental health. The dental MPH track offers three areas of concentration: leadership and administration, research planning and design, and education. The MPH degree focuses in public health areas such as epidemiology, education, administration, ethics, financial management and other areas. Master of Public Health – Dental (MPH - Dental) (Online)Back to topA.T. Still University's School of Health Management offers a Master of Public Health - Dental for students working in the dental field who want to learn more about the public health side of dentistry. This includes dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants or anyone working in the dental industry. This program prepares the student for careers in dental public health services and administration. Professionals trained in dental public health are well equipped to work in community health centers, institutes of higher education, non-profit organizations, and local, state and national government. All class work is completed online and students are never required to come on campus to complete the degree. Having specific courses geared toward dentistry enables students to better understand the uniqueness of dental public health. After completing 12 courses in the certificate and core areas, each student must take 3 more courses in one of the three tracts: leadership and administration, education or research. Master of Geriatric Health (MGH) (Online)Back to topA.T. Still University's School of Health Management offers a Master of Geriatric Health that prepares students to be leaders in the field of geriatric health. Geriatric health care is one of the fastest growing specialties in medicine. The School of Health Management has anticipated this growth and has provided this specialized Master of Geriatric Health Management to give our students an edge. Professional opportunities for graduates in the health management field are numerous and varied. The 15-course online program is designed to meet the needs of the busy professional. Coursework will focus in such areas as leadership and management, geriatric health care law and ethics, epidemiology of aging and business management. Students will also choose from two concentration areas: vitalife and case management.
Master of Health Administration (MHA) (Online)Back to topA.T. Still University's School of Health Management offers a Master of Health Administration that prepares students to be leaders in the field of health administration. Graduates of this program enter a fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market. Health administrators are responsible for the business side of health care. They manage everything from facilities to purchasing to finance. As the health delivery system expands and the pressure to provide additional services at reduced costs grows, the role of the professional administrator, even in clinics, is expected to also grow. The online program is designed to meet the needs of the busy professional. It is a 15-course program that is tailored to the needs of the health care leader/manager by providing coursework in areas such as leadership, law and ethics, information systems, managerial epidemiology and human resource management. Master of Health Education (MHEd) (Online)Back to topA.T. Still University's School of Health Management offers a Master of Health Education that will prepare students to be practitioners and leaders in the field of health education. The MHEd is designed with an emphasis on teaching future or current health educators to use a systematic process based on learning theory to plan, design, implement and evaluate effective programs and courses along with in-depth pedagogical training thus enabling students to become better teachers, mentors, clinicians and leaders. The audience for this program is varied by design and includes administrators, physicians, nurses and other professionals. This degree is a 14-course program that offers five areas of concentration: leadership, research, teaching, medical education and a customized track. Note: This program is not intended to meet state certification requirements to become an elementary or secondary teacher. Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) (Online)Back to topA.T. Still University's School of Health Management offers a Doctor of Health Education that prepares students to become practitioners and leaders in the profession of health education. This online program is designed to meet the needs of the busy professional. The DHEd is a 12- to 18-course program depending on your educational background. The applied dissertation is included in the required courses. This program is designed to challenge students to examine the current state of health care education and their individual roles and responsibilities within it. Graduates will be recognized as innovative leaders in educating their patients, students and peers as well as achieving excellence in policy development, program design, management, implementation and evaluation of local issues. InformationIf you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from A.T. Still University.
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