17 July 2008

A.T. Still University - Online Nursing Degree

A.T. Still University - Online Nursing Degree

Earn a Masters Degree in Healthcare 100% Online

Have you often thought of earning an advanced degree but simply don't have the time to attend a campus-based program? ATSU offers the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while using the convenience and flexibility of online education.

Founded in 1892, A.T. Still University, distance learning online university, provides graduate level education in whole person healthcare. The University has a rich history of providing leadership for comprehensive healthcare education and research and is consistently ranked in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” guide. Recognized internationally for its integrated approach, ATSU equips students with the knowledge, compassion, and experience needed to address a person's body, mind, and spirit.

For many professionals, pursuing graduate education at a traditional university is difficult because of busy schedules at work and at home. The School of Health Management provides a balanced approach by allowing students to study at a time and place that is most convenient to them, using innovative, online methodologies.

About A.T. Still University's Online Graduate Degree Programs:
Master - Health Administration - The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a degree that prepares health care administrators to assume management and leadership positions in a variety of health care organizations. The MHA philosophy is to develop alumni who are able to successfully practice administration and management in any health care setting.

Master - Health Education - The Master of Health Education (MHEd) degree prepares the student to be a practitioner and leader in the field of health professions education. This online program is designed to meet the needs of the busy professional. It is a 56 credit hour-14 course program with four concentration areas:

Education and Leadership
Education Research
Education Teaching
Medical Education

The MHEd program is designed with an emphasis on teaching health professions educators to use a systematic process based on learning theory to plan, design, implement and evaluate effective program and course offerings. This program is designed to provide students with in-depth pedagogical training enhancing their skills thus enabling them to be become better teachers, mentors and clinicians and leaders.

Master - Public Health- The School of Health Management (SHM) at the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences educates and prepares current and future health professionals for management positions in a variety of health care settings. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and relevant health management instruction through high-quality, innovative, online education.

The Master of Public Health is a professional degree designed to prepare graduates to solve public health problems who can apply a breadth of knowledge as well as expertise and experience in specific areas of public health.

Master - Geriatric Health- The Master of Geriatric Health (MGH) is a degree designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with the needs of older individuals in long-term care and geriatric settings.

Master - Advanced Physician Assistant- The Advanced Physician Assistant program offers four specializations:

The Family and Emergency Medicine Concentration is designed for clinicians in the field of family and emergency medicine or practitioners wishing to update their knowledge of primary care.

The Forensic Medicine Concentration formalizes and presents the knowledge base and required skills needed to work in a Medical Examiner's office.

The Sports Medicine concentration is designed to provide the practicing physician assistant with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of sports medicine.

The Education and Leadership Concentration is designed to provide PA's and other health care providers with the knowledge and skills to become clinical educators or faculty in educational programs, and to serve as leaders in their profession.

An Investment in Your Future
Accreditation: - A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has received acceptance from the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education.

Financial Aid:- Investing in your future as a student is one of the most important steps you will take in your life. ATSU can help you put together a financially sound aid package that will let you focus on your education instead of worrying about how you will finance it.

Year-Round Registration - Students may start their graduate program in any of the academic quarters, allowing for the most flexibility to accommodate student schedules. Request free (no obligation) information on the online degree program that interests you below:

Online Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Health Education (MHEd)
Master of Geriatric Health (MGH)
The Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Advanced Physician Assistant Studies (APA)

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