College Profile: A T Still University of Health Sciences
The School of Health Management educates and prepares current and future health professionals for management positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and relevant health management instruction through high quality, innovative, online education.
ATSU began with the founding of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), located in Kirksville, Mo., in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O. 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.
As the founding college of osteopathic medicine, the mission of the Kirksville College
of Osteopathic Medicine is to educate osteopathic physicians and related
health professionals and to preserve and advance osteopathic principles, practice,
and philosophy.
The KCOM campus has grown over its more than 100-year history to accomodate the Main Campusincreasing demands of a 21st century medical education. It features a human patient simulation lab, study rooms for standardized patient encounters, classrooms, and labs. It also houses the Gutensohn Clinic, the Still National Osteopathic Museum, the A.T. Still Memorial Library, the Northeast Missouri Area Health Education Center, and the A.T. Still Research Institute. Also on the campus grounds are the Senior Living Campus, Northeast Regional Medical Center, and the George Rea Cancer Center.
660-626-2121 (general)
660-626-2529 (financial aid)
660-626-2237 (admissions)
Mission Statement
Consistent with the Universitys heritage as the founding school of osteopathic medicine, the mission of A.T. Still University is to educate students to become competent health care professionals who continuously develop and demonstrate compassion, integrity, and ability, while advancing osteopathic principles and philosophy. The institution is committed to scholarly inquiry that anticipates and addresses societys healthcare needs. The University encourages its constituencies to become leaders in improving community health and wellness with a comprehensive appreciation of the interaction of body, mind, and spirit
General Information
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Type |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
Control |
Private not-for-profit |
Size |
1,000 - 4,999 |
Campus Setting |
Town: Remote |
Calendar System |
Other academic year |
Title IV Eligibility |
Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
Relgious Affiliation |
Not applicable |
College Student Services Offered
Yes |
Remedial Services | Yes |
Academic/career counseling service |
No |
Employment services for students | No |
Placement services for completers |
No |
On-campus day care for students' children | |
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College Special Learning Opportunities
No |
ROTC | Yes |
Distance learning opportunities |
No |
ROTC: Army | No |
Study abroad |
No |
ROTC: Navy | No |
Weekend/evening college |
No |
ROTC: Air Force | |
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Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
More info
A T Still University of Health Sciences Website
Admissions Considerations & Recommendations
Open admission policy |
Not applicable |
Admission test scores |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Not applicable |
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Student Body
2,733 |
Student Body Size | Yes |
On-Campus Housing |
0 |
Fall Applicants | 58 |
Total Dormitory Capacity |
0 |
Fall Admissions | |
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Ethnicity
College Levels Offered
No |
Less than one year certificate | No |
One but less than two years certificate |
No |
Associate's degree | No |
Two but less than 4 years certificate |
No |
Bachelor's degree | Yes |
Postbaccalaureate certificate |
Yes |
Master's degree | Yes |
Post-master's certificate |
Yes |
Doctor's degree | Yes |
First-professional degree |
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| No |
First-professional certificate |
Degrees and Certifications
Doctor of Health Science (Doctorate)
The Doctor of Health Sciences Program (DHSc.) 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 DHSc. 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.
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