PREPARING YOU FOR THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
There’s never been a more exciting time to work in healthcare. As the field rapidly progresses, organizations need practitioners ready to take on what’s next.
At USAHS, our expert faculty are dedicated to future-proofing your skills with hands-on learning and cutting-edge technology. You’ll be empowered with the critical thinking and expertise to excel as a clinician and shape next-generation healthcare.
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40+
Year legacy of developing and delivering health sciences education
16,000+
USAHS alumni
The largest OT and PT alumni communities in the U.S.1
500+
Expert faculty who are practicing clinicians
20,000+
Clinical placement sites for students’ clinical education, fieldwork and practica
DEGREES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Whether you want to launch your career or boost your credentials as a current health professional, you can choose from our graduate programs including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech- language pathology, and nursing.
HANDS-ON-PRACTICE
You’ll engage in clinical experiences such as simulations, pro bono clinics and interprofessional collaboration to develop competence and confidence and ensure you’re ready to practice upon graduation.
ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND SUPPORT
You’ll receive guidance and mentorship from our supportive team of expert faculty and mentors, as well as through our enrollment advisors, financial aid team and career and student services.
INNOVATIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
USAHS is at the forefront of future-focused education. Utilizing cutting-edge tools and state-of-the-art technology, you’ll develop the skills needed to be successful in your field.
EXPERT FACULTY PRACTITIONERS
USAHS faculty are dedicated educators, researchers and practicing clinicians with specialized experience within their field of health sciences. They expertly guide, mentor and support students to licensure and career readiness.
3 STARTS PER YEAR
September, January and May start dates
Varies by program and by campus
MULTIPLE PATHWAYS
Pursue the learning format that fits your lifestyle.
Varies by program and by campus
5 CAMPUSES
Choose from five destination campuses in California, Florida and Texas.
Varies by program and by campus
OUR PROGRAMS STAND APART
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
USAHS offers entry-level graduate and post-professional degree programs, enabling you to launch your career or take your expertise to the next level.
Launch your career as a PT, OT or SLP:
Advance your expertise and credentials:
School of Nursing
Designed for practicing nurses, our graduate-level online nursing degree programs include flexible options that allow you to complete your degree at an individualized pace.3 Earn a high-demand role specialty, open new doors and influence healthcare outcomes.
College of Health Sciences
USAHS offers graduate degree programs for students preparing to launch or advance careers in health administration or healthcare education.
Healthcare is rapidly evolving
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
HEALTHCARE JOB GROWTH
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects healthcare jobs will continue to grow.
LICENSURE READINESS
USAHS degree programs are designed to prepare students for their licensure exams (where applicable).
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Each year, USAHS offers a variety of institutional scholarships and grants that recognize academic achievement and reward personal accomplishments.
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INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY
PREPARE TO TRANSFORM LIVES
Our graduates are in high demand for their creative problem-solving skills and confidence in advanced care settings.
Testimonial
STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
"I connected with the faculty and staff at USAHS immediately and appreciate how the majority of instructors are also working in the field."
— Jonathan P, USAHS 2020
WE SET THE NEXT STANDARD IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, graduate nursing, health education, as well as continuing education programs.
Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas.
USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wascsenior.org, and maintains programmatic accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) on a campus-by-campus basis.
1 Based on total DPT, MOT and OTD degrees conferred during 2020-2022, as reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (data is captured through interrelated surveys conducted annually by the Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).
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