(LifeWire) - AT Still University of Health Sciences Online Basics:
Website: http://www.atsu.edu/
Phone: (866) 626-2878
Address:
School of Health Management
210A South Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo. 63501
Arizona School of Health Sciences
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, Ariz. 85206
AT Sill University of Health Sciences Online Academics:
AT Still University of Health Sciences has built its online program on the strength of practical healthcare disciplines for college graduates. Distance learning revolves around a quarter system, enabling attendees to earn a master's degree in 1.5 years (at the rate of two classes per quarter) in Still's Arizona School of Health Sciences. Students who can handle nine credit hours per quarter at the School of Management can finish their master's degree within a year.
AT Still University of Health Sciences Online Accreditation:
AT Still University of Health Sciences is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
AT Still University of Health Sciences Online Degrees and Programs:
The university emphasizes administrative and therapy programs. The School of Health Sciences' online arm offers a Master of Science in advanced physician assistant studies (ranked 25th in the nation in 2007 by US News & World Report), a Master of Science in advanced occupational therapy, a Master of Science in human movement, a Doctor of Physical Therapy in transitional physical therapy, and a Doctor of Audiology in transitional audiology. The School of Health Management offers a Master of Geriatric Health in geriatric health management, a Master of Health Administration, a Master of Health Education, a Doctor of Health Education, and a Master of Public Health.
AT Still University of Health Sciences Online Admissions:
The two divisions providing online study for a master's degree -- the Arizona School of Health Sciences and the School of Management -- require at least a bachelor's degree and sealed transcripts from where the degree was obtained. Doctoral candidates need proof of a master's degree and, in some cases, a license in their chosen field. Grade-point minimums vary. Foreign students must also meet certain equivalent license and education standards. In addition, they must score at least 500 on TOEFL's paper-based test or 173 on the computer format.
AT Still University of Health Sciences Online Costs:
Tuition varies for each program and is subject to change. The school encourages prospective students to contact an online admissions counselor directly for price quotes, but a few amounts have been reported: A Master of Health Administration costs $1,395 per credit hour, and a full-time student who began to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the brick-and-mortar School of Health Sciences in 2007-08 would pay $22,700 for the year. Students are also required to carry health insurance and have their own computer with appropriate specs for work in the virtual classroom.
Interesting Fact:
AT Still University, founded in 1892, was home to the first osteopathic medical school in the world.
