A post-graduate education is a great way to enhance your career prospects, especially in the field of health sciences. But there are many things to consider before taking the plunge, not least of all the financial cost of pursuing a graduate program. Of course, not all programs are designed equally, and when you settle on
Plans are underway to relocate the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ St. Augustine, Florida, campus from its current home of more than 40 years to a purpose-built facility that offers more usable space and supports the university’s vision for growth. Located just two miles west of the current campus, the redesigned 122,000-square-foot building
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) continues to evolve to respond to the needs of today’s health sciences graduate students – through cutting-edge technology, a dynamic blended learning model, expert faculty-practitioners and pioneering learning spaces. With five campuses across Florida, California and Texas, USAHS boasts modern on-campus resources that promote clinical excellence
The call for occupational therapists (OTs) is becoming increasingly critical – particularly in locations with an aging population, such as St. Augustine, Florida. The Ponte Vedra Recorder explains that as “health care concerns arise with age, provider shortages will become increasingly evident in the years ahead, especially in states with the largest populations of senior
There’s an intense demand for the next generation of occupational therapists (OTs) – and a wealth of rewarding occupational therapy (OT) careers, including opportunities to work with the neurodiverse community. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), OT employment is expected to grow 14 percent between 2021 and 2031. “This has become more
San Marcos, Calif.—Aug. 19, 2022—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is pleased to announce that our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program has been granted initial accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). The CAA voted in July to award initial accreditation to the
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Chief Executive Officer and Interim President Vivian A. Sanchez has been appointed Commissioner to the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). As an agency that reviews and accredits public and private higher education institutions, WSCUC plays a pivotal role in defining and ensuring academic quality and success for
USAHS is pleased to welcome Naomi Kinley, MA, as our new Director of Career Services. Kinley comes to us with 28 years’ experience working in HR, recruiting, and university career services; she also earned two master’s degrees in the field from UCLA. “We strive to deliver lifelong career services to our students,” she says. “From
USAHS’ five campus libraries offer the kinds of resources one would expect to find in a university library: physical and digital access to books, journals, and online databases. But they are also home to some unusual materials. “Our physical resources are what’s most unique about the Library,” says Julie Evener, MLIS, EdD, Director of Library
Elizabeth (“Beth”) Fain, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an occupational therapy educator who earned her Doctor of Education degree in 2014 from USAHS. In April, she was presented with the Roster of Fellows Award, one of the most prestigious honors given by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). “It’s kind of like a lifetime achievement award,”
The Board of Directors of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is committed to identifying and recognizing excellence among our faculty, staff and alumni and the roles they play in the success of our students and our institution. On Wednesday, October 6, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ Board of
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As school is back in session, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) connects Texas residents, who have a suspected communication or swallowing difficulty, with pro bono speech-language pathology teletherapy clinics. Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) graduate students provide clinic services via Zoom and