Established in 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.
A.T. Still University is accredited by the Commission on
Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400,
Chicago, IL 60602. 800-621-7440.
A.T. Still University, School of Health Management offers a
Master of Science of Public Health. The program prepares the
student to be a leader in the field of public health and allows
the student 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 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)
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A.T. Still University, 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 would include 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 to campus to complete the degree. Having specific courses
geared toward dentistry enable the student to better understand
the uniqueness of dental public health. After completing 12
courses in the certificate and core areas, each student must take
three more courses in one of the three tracts: leadership and
administration, education or research.
Master of Public Health with Dental Emphasis (MPHD) Prerequisites
- Minimum Bachelor's degree and no GPA requirement
Master of Geriatric Health (MGH)
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A.T. Still University, School of Health Management offers a
Master of Geriatric Health degree that prepares the student to be
a leader 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 program to
give our students an edge. Professional opportunities for
graduates in the health management field are numerous and varied.
The online program is designed to meet the needs of the busy
professional. It is a 15-course program. 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 Geriatric Health (MGH) Prerequisites
- Minimum Bachelor's degree and no GPA requirement
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
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A.T. Still University, School of Health Management offers a
Master of Health Administration degree that prepares the student
to be a leader 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 Administration (MHA) Prerequisites
- Minimum Bachelor's degree and no GPA requirement
Master of Health Education (MHEd)
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A.T. Still University, School of Health Management offers a
Master of Health Education degree that will prepare the student
to be a practitioner and leader 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 program and course offerings 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.
Master of Health Education (MHEd) Prerequisites
- Minimum Bachelor's degree and no GPA requirement
Master of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
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A.T. Still University offers this 8-course program plus clinicals
for the licensed physician assistant. For the PA without a
bachelor's degree, a non-bachelor degree track is available. The
program offers three areas of concentration: clinical medicine,
forensic medicine, and education and leadership. Graduates of the
program will have demonstrated a competence in their respective
specialty area along with a strong academic foundation that
enhances their ability to practice in a varied clinical and
administrative setting.
Master of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
Prerequisites
- Must have current PA license and a minimum GPA of 2.5
Master of Science in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies (MS)
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A.T. Still University offers this 42 quarter-hour transitional
program for U.S. licensed occupational therapists who wish to
learn about current issues and new procedures in the OT field.
The program offers the following areas of concentration: general
practice, pediatrics, geriatric management, health administration
and public health management. In this program, the student will
focus on areas including critical thinking, issues in mental
health, legislation and evidence-based practice.
Advanced Occupational Therapy (MS) Program (AMOT) Prerequisites
- Must have current NBCOT or state license, minimum bachelor's
degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5
Master of Science in Human Movement (MSHM)
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A.T. Still University offers this 15 course, 42 quarter-hour
Human Movement MS program which is designed to assist students in
the development of comprehensive knowledge of human movement
science, functional anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, as well
as functional assessment and program design. Graduates of the
ATSU Human Movement (MS) program will receive the highest quality
education in human movement, performance enhancement, and
corrective exercise through a flexible distance education format
that enables health care providers and those practicing human
movement, fitness and wellness to gain the knowledge, skill, and
attitudes necessary to provide leadership in advanced human
movement services. There are three concentration tracks to choose
from: sports conditioning and geriatric exercise science, which
is a partnership program between ATSU and the National Academy of
Sports Medicine® (NASM®).
Master of Science in Human Movement (MSHM) Prerequisites
- Minimum bachelor's degree and a minimum GPA of 2.5
Doctor of Health Education (DHEd)
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A.T. Still University, School of Health Management offers a
Doctor of Health Education degree that prepares the student to
become a practitioner and leader in health profession 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 healthcare education and
their individual roles and responsibilities within it. Graduates
will be recognized as innovative leaders in educating their
patients, students, peers, as well as achieving excellence in
policy development, program design, management, implementation
and evaluation of local issues.
Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) Prerequisites
- Minimum master's degree and no GPA requirement
Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)
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The Doctor of Health Sciences program (DHSc) is a
post-professional degree designed for master's prepared health
care professionals. This advanced degree will prepare graduates
to better understand and effectively manage the ongoing
challenges of access, cost and quality in health care; and to
skillfully analyze, plan, implement and evaluate proposed
solutions to these challenges. The focus is on critical analysis
and evaluation of complex issues and challenges arising in
professional practice. The DHSc program addresses a significant
problem in today's struggling healthcare system, namely, the need
for well-trained health care administrators, educators,
clinicians and researchers. The DHSc program is intended to
provide present health care professionals with the knowledge and
skills to excel in project management, decision-making, managing
organizational behavior, setting standards based on the evidence,
and gaining the competence to apply research to their
professional practice.
Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) Prerequisites
- Minimum master's degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (TDPT)
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A.T. Still University offers this transitional DPT program that
is designed for practicing physical therapists already holding a
bachelor's degree or master's degree who wish to enhance their
skills and professional status. The length of each student's
program of study depends upon their current level of education,
experience and skills as defined by the American Physical Therapy
Association's "Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional
Education, Version 2000" and a possible evaluation using the
Physical Therapist Evaluation Tool (PTET). The program length is
anywhere from 10–22 courses.
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (TDPT)
- Must have current PT license
