VIRTUAL SCHOOL CASE STUDY: DOCTOR OF HEALTH

SCIENCE A. T. STILL UNIVERSITY, ARIZONA SCHOOL OF

HEALTH SCIENCES
By: Leila H. Liberman
University Maryland University College

This presentation was prepared for EDTC 650, taught by Dr. A. Grant.
ACCREDITATION
A.T. Still University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a
commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 S.
LaSalle Street; Suite 7-500; Chicago, IL 60604, Phone: 800.621.7440
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ATSUs College of Graduate Health Studies embodies ATSUs founding
tenants of osteopathic medicine. Since 1892, Andrew Taylor Stills tenants
have served as our founding principles and have become the osteopathic
healthcare education model worldwide


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MISSION
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences serves as a learning-centered university dedicated to
preparing highly competent professionals through innovative academic programs with a
commitment to continue its osteopathic heritage and focus on whole person healthcare,
scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved
populations
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STUDENT STATISTICS
Average age: 44 years old
Gender: 46% male and 54% female
Ethnicity: 62% white
19% African American
6% Asian
1% American Indian/Alaska Native


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09172013.pdf
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
REPRESENTED:
Greater than 40 processionals including:
Registered Nurse
Physicians Assistant
Dietitians
Administrators
Academics
Health Informatics Specialists

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09172013.pdf
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Program aims to develop and enhance the professional skills needed to provide
competent leadership in todays challenging healthcare systems
Prepares graduates to better understand and effectively manage the ongoing
challenges of access, cost, quality in healthcare, and evaluate proposed solutions to
health system dilemmas
Provides current health professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in
project management, decision-making, organizational leadership, establishing
evidence-based standards, and gaining the competencies to apply research to
professional practice
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Guide-09172013.pdf
CREDIT HOURS OF STUDY
70 hours
64 hours as distance learning
6 hours week long residency in Arizona

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Guide-09172013.pdf
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
1. Global Health
2. Leadership and organizational behavior
3. Fundamental of education
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Guide-09172013.pdf
CULMINATION PROJECT
Develop an Applied Research Project (APR)
Consists of five courses within the program
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Guide-09172013.pdf
HEALTH SCIENCE CERTIFICATES
Along with the DHSc you will earn a certificate from one of the disciplines
All online courses
Fours courses (12 credit hours)
Courses offered via Blackboard LMS
Offered during Spring and Summer quarters

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09172013.pdf
WHY EARN THE CERTIFICATE
Inter-professional approach to learning has been shown to enhance the development
of analytical skills and theory application in healthcare
Collegial engagement with other healthcare professionals is considered the
cornerstone of the course work and learning
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09172013.pdf
WHY ATTEND ATSU-CGHS PROGRAMS?
Offers the flexibility needed for the working professional student
Curriculum is to date with the advancements in industry and
technology
Gain real world clinical experiences


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WHY DHSC AND NOT PHD?
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REFERENCES
A.T. Still University (n.d.) Doctor of Health Science Degree. Retrieved from
http://www.atsu.edu/doctor-of-health-science-degree
A.T. Still University (n.d.) Doctor of Health Science Degree. Program guide. Retrieved from
http://www.atsu.edu/pdf/ATSU-ASHS-DHSc-Program-Guide-09172013.pdf
A.T. Still University (n.d.) College of Graduate Health Studies Retrieved from
http://www.atsu.edu/college-of-graduate-health-studies