Alison Kreger, from Wheeling, West Virginia, has taught pediatrics and neuro in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program for nine years. Wanting to continue teaching and move toward administrative roles, Alison chose the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) for its health science focus.
Justin Farr, an athletic training educator and clinical education coordinator, enrolled in the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) to earn a terminal degree and learn how to teach. Justin heard about the program’s flexibility at a Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association meeting: fully online courses with
Kelly Mounts chose the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) because it fit family life. As a wife and mom of two very young children with a full-time job, Kelly needed a program that let her be home at night to tuck the kids into bed
Kaylee Saenz, an occupational therapist and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) alumna, shares her experience pursuing a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) degree. After earning her master’s degree at USAHS, Kaylee discusses her decision to continue her education and how an advanced degree aligns with her long-term professional goals, including opportunities
Arantxa (Annie) Jovellanos, a fourth-term Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) campus in Miami, Florida, balances class, lab and life in Coral Gables. Living across the street from campus, Annie starts the day at the gym before heading to a patient care management lab in
Follow occupational therapy students at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) as they transition from classroom learning to clinical fieldwork and, ultimately, graduation. The video highlights the milestones along the occupational therapy student journey, beginning with the pinning ceremony that marks the completion of didactic coursework and the transition into clinical fieldwork
Sara S., an occupational therapy student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) campus in San Marcos, California, started out as a psychology major. Sara liked understanding people through a holistic lens but didn’t want to be a therapist, and a family friend who worked with an occupational therapist after surgery suggested
Alyssa G., a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) campus in Miami, Florida, builds a capstone project around firefighter mental health. Alyssa’s dad has been a firefighter for 32 years, and conversations with family and friends in the fire service made it clear that more
Alyssa G., a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) campus in Miami, Florida, focuses a capstone project on the mental health of firefighters. The inspiration came from Alyssa’s dad and from growing up aware of what firefighters face, which led to a simple question: how
Alyssa G., an occupational therapy student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) campus in Miami, Florida, built a capstone project around firefighters’ mental health. The idea came from Alyssa’s dad and from years of noticing what firefighters deal with, which made it clear that more support was needed.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences nursing students share their perspectives on pursuing advanced nursing degrees while managing careers, family responsibilities, and other commitments. They discuss the flexibility of the nursing programs, the individualized attention they receive from faculty, and the supportive learning environment that helps them stay connected and engaged throughout their education.
Brandy Leonard, a sixth-trimester Master of Occupational Therapy student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Austin campus, chose the Flex format because it gave her the flexibility she needed to pursue her degree while balancing life outside of school. As a mother, wife, and active member of her community, she needed