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| Additional Information Provided by A.T. Still University Online |
ATSU ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
All ATSU degree programs are approved for veteran's benefits.
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
A.T. Still University, School of Health Management offers a Master of Science in 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 60 credit hour, 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 M.P.H. degree focuses in public health areas such as epidemiology, education, administration, ethics, financial management and other areas.
Master of Geriatric Health (M.G.H.)
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 60 credit hour, 15-course program. Coursework will focus in such areas as leadership and management, geriatric healthcare law and ethics, epidemiology of aging, and business management. Students will also choose from three concentration areas: Vitalife; Case Management; and Internship.
Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)
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, 60 quarter credit hour program that is tailored to the needs of the healthcare 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 (M.H.Ed.)
The M.H.Ed. is a 14-course, 56 quarter hour program that offers five areas of concentration: leadership, research, teaching, medical education, and a customized concentration track. The program prepares students for teaching, training, and development opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Master of Science in Human Movement (M.S.H.M.)
A.T. Still University offers this 14 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 3 concentration tracks to choose from: Sports Conditioning; Geriatric Exercise Science; and Corrective Exercise which is a partnership program between ATSU and the National Academy of Sports Medicine' (NASM').
Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.)
The D.H.Ed. degree is a 60 to 116 quarter hour program (12-23 courses) depending on prior education. Concentrations include: Leadership; Research; Teaching; and Medical Education. This program is targeted at those individuals responsible for day-to-day problem identification and resolution within their organizations. Potential candidates include those individuals who have impact on student/staff success from a president to healthcare administrators and faculty.
Master of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)
This 40 quarter hour program is 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: family and emergency 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 Occupational Therapy Studies (M.S.)
This 42 quarter hour program is for U.S. licensed occupational therapists who wish to learn about current issues and new procedures in the O.T. field. In this program, the student will focus on areas including critical thinking, issues in mental health, legislation, and evidence-based practice.
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
The transitional D.P.T. program 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). |
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