Established in 1892 by the founder of osteopathy, Andrew Taylor
Still, M.D., D.O., A.T. Still University began as the nation's
first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a
leading university of health sciences. Today we offer more than
20 master's degrees across allied health disciplines, doctorates
in health education, physical therapy, and audiology; the doctor
of dental medicine (D.M.D.); and the doctor of osteopathy (D.O.).
For more than 115 years, ATSU's reputation for academic
excellence has positioned us at the forefront of healthcare
education. Our students and faculty are part of a distinguished
heritage of humanistic healthcare. The whole-person approach
begins with a belief in body-mind-spirit interactions and
continues with an understanding of how these dimensions can be
treated holistically. Our programs integrate the principles of
whole-person care into its curriculum.
At ATSU, you'll experience a rich heritage coupled with
innovative thinking to give you the skills and education
necessary to succeed. We invite you to learn more about ATSU and
join our legacy as part of our next generation of graduates.
ATSU educates students to become competent whole-person
healthcare professionals who continuously develop and demonstrate
compassion and ability. We believe this commitment to you, and by
extension to the patients you will treat in the future, makes us
the most distinctive, and perhaps the most important, health
sciences university in the country.
A.T. Still University offers this eight 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 2 areas of concentration: clinical
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 (M.S.)
Prerequisites:
Master of Science in Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies (M.S.)
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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 O.T. 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 (M.S.) Program (AMOT)
Prerequisites:
- Must have current NBCOT OR state license, Minimum Bachelor's
degree & Minimum GPA 2.5
Master of Science in Human Movement (M.S.)
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A.T. Still University offers this 15-course, 42-quarter-hour
Human Movement (M.S.) 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 (M.S.) program will receive the highest
quality education in human movement, performance enhancement, and
corrective exercise through a flexible distance education format
that enables healthcare providers and those practicing human
movement, fitness, and wellness to gain the knowledge, skills,
and attitudes necessary to provide leadership in advanced human
movement services. There are two concentration areas to choose
from: Sports Conditioning and Geriatric Exercise Science. ATSU
has partnered with the National Academy of Sports MedicineŽ
(NASMŽ) in developing the Human Movement (M.S.) program.
Master of Science in Human Movement (M.S.) Prerequisites
- Minimum Bachelor's degree & Minimum GPA 2.5
Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.)
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The Doctor of Health Sciences Program (D.H.Sc.) 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 healthcare; 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 D.H.Sc. program addresses a
significant problem in today's struggling healthcare system,
namely, the need for well-trained healthcare administrators,
educators, clinicians, and researchers. The D.H.Sc. program is
intended to provide present healthcare 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 (D.H.Sc.) Prerequisites:
- Minimum Master's degree & Minimum GPA 3.0
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
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The transitional D.P.T. program is designed for practicing
physical therapists already holding a bachelors or masters degree
who wish to enhance their skills and professional status. The
length of each student's plan 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 an
evaluation using an extensive portfolio. All curriculum plans of
study include pharmacology, radiology, evidence-based practice,
wellness, and gender healthcare. Programs are also available for
non-U.S. trained physical therapists seeking the D.P.T. or
initial licensure.
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Prerequisites: