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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.
Master of Science in Human Movement
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, program
design, and program adherence. 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 three concentration areas to choose
from: Sports Conditioning, Exercise and Sport Psychology, and Geriatric
Exercise Science. ATSU has partnered with the National Academy of Sports
Medicine® (NASM®) in developing the Human Movement (M.S.) program.
Doctor of Health Science
ATSU's Arizona School of Health Management offers a 70-credit-hour online
Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.) program that prepares students to better
understand and effectively manage complex issues and challenges in
professional practice. The D.H.Sc. addresses a significant problem in today's
struggling healthcare system – the need for well-trained healthcare
administrators, educators, clinicians, and researchers. The D.H.Sc. 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 D.H.Sc. requires a one-week residency, held at
ATSU's Mesa, Ariz., campus.
Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy
ATSU's Arizona School of Health Sciences offers an online transitional Doctor
of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program for practicing physical therapists who
wish to enhance their skills and professional credentials. Program length is
10–22 courses depending on students' 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.
Master of Science in Advanced Occupational Therapy
ATSU's Arizona School of Health Sciences offers an online 42-credit-hour
transitional program for U.S. licensed occupational therapists who wish to
study current issues and procedures in the O.T. field. This program is divided
into four areas: professional practice, critical inquiry, electives, and a
capstone experience. Students focus on critical thinking, issues in mental
health, legislation, and evidence-based practice.
Masters of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies
ATSU's Arizona School of Health Sciences offers a 40-credit-hour master's
program for licensed physician assistants. For PAs without a bachelor's
degree, a non-bachelor's degree track is available. Candidates choose a
concentration in either clinical medicine or education/leadership. Graduates
demonstrate competence in their respective specialty area, receiving a
strong academic foundation that enhances their ability to practice in varied
clinical and administrative settings.
Master in Public Health
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Master of Public Health
(M.P.H.) program that prepares students for leadership in public health. A
15-course, 60-credit-hour program, students choose electives best fitting
their interests in health program planning, health policy, geriatric health,
education research, curriculum and instruction, or executive coaching.
General areas of focus are epidemiology, biostatistics, biology, and financial
management. A dental M.P.H. track is also available.
Master in Health Administration
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Master of Health
Administration (M.H.A.) program that prepares students for leadership in
health administration. Graduates enter a fast-growing segment of the U.S.
labor market. As the health delivery system expands and the pressure to
provide additional services at reduced costs grows, the role of professional
administrators is expected to grow. The online M.H.A. is a 15-course, 60-
credit-hour program tailored to healthcare leaders and managers.
Coursework focuses on leadership, law and ethics, information systems,
managerial epidemiology, and human resource management.
Doctor of Health Education
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Doctor of Health
Education (D.H.Ed.) program that prepares students for leadership in health
profession education. The D.H.Ed is a 20-course, 94-credit-hour program and
includes a required applied dissertation. Students are challenged to examine
the current state of healthcare education and their roles and responsibilities
within it. Graduates are recognized as innovative leaders in educating their
patients, students, peers, and achieve excellence in policy development,
program design, management, implementation, and evaluation of local
issues.
Master of Public Health with Dental Emphasis
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Master of Public Health
(M.P.H.) program with a dental emphasis for students working in the dental
field who want to learn more about the public health components of
dentistry. This program prepares students for careers in dental public health
services and administration. The M.P.H. – dental is a 60-credit-hour, 15-
course program. Students choose electives best fitting their interests in
health program planning, health policy, geriatric health, education research,
curriculum and instruction, or executive coaching.