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College of Graduate Health Studies: Overview

A.T. Still University - College of Graduate Health Studies

Our Heritage

A.T. Still University

Established in 1892 by the founder of osteopathy, A.T. Still, DO, ATSU began as the nation’s first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences. Today, ATSU comprises six schools: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Arizona School of Health Sciences, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, College of Graduate Health Studies, Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health.

ATSU offers more than 20 master’s degrees across allied healthcare disciplines; doctorates in health administration, health professions education, physical therapy, health sciences, and audiology; the doctor of dental medicine (DMD); and the doctor of osteopathy (DO).

College of Graduate Health Studies

The College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS) offers doctoral degrees in health administration, health sciences, health professions education, and nursing practice. CGHS also offers master’s degrees in health administration, health sciences, public health, and kinesiology, as well as professional certificates in a variety of disciplines. CGHS educates and prepares current and future health professionals for advanced practice, management and executive positions via comprehensive online programs.