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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 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 Medicine® (NASM®) in developing the Human Movement (M.S.) program.

Doctor of Health Science

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.

Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy

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.

Master of Science in Advanced Occupational Therapy

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.

Masters of Science in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies

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 Health Education

ATSU’s School of Health Management offers an online Master of Health Education degree that will prepare you for leadership in health education. A systematic process based on learning theory is used to plan, design, implement, and evaluate effective program and course offerings with in-depth pedagogical training. A 14-course program, the M.H.Ed. 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 in Public Health

ATSU’s School of Health Management offers an online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program that will prepare you for leadership in public health. A 15-course program, you may choose a concentration best fitting your interests: health planning, health policy, and environmental health. General areas of focus are epidemiology, education, administration, ethics, 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.) degree that will prepare you for leadership in health administration. Graduates enter a fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market. The M.H.A. is a 15-course 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 will prepare you for leadership in health profession education. The D.H.Ed is a 12-18 course program and includes a required applied dissertation. You will be challenged to examine the current state of healthcare education and your roles and responsibilities within it. Graduates are recognized as innovative leaders in educating their patients, students, and peers, and achieve excellence in policy development, program design, management, implementation, and evaluation of local issues.