Walking the beat
Collin Hurd, a former 彩神vlll争霸 Justice Center student, athlete and resident advisor, now serves as a University Police Department officer.
Bachelor of Science
School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
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The mission of the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences is to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve by educating and preparing competent professionals in therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitation sciences.
School of Preventive & Therapeutic Sciences
Welcome to the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences (SPaTS) at 彩神vlll争霸, where
innovation meets excellence in education. Our diverse range of programs, led by accomplished
program directors and dedicated faculty, is tailored to equip students with the knowledge
and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic healthcare landscape. From Dental Assisting
and Dental Hygiene to Dietetics and Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapist
Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology, and Physical Education & Recreation, our mission
is to cultivate compassionate professionals who are well-prepared to meet industry
demands while making a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals and communities.
Join us in addressing the vital needs of the healthcare field while embarking on a
journey of personal and professional growth. Your future in health and wellness starts
here!
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Master of Science, Bachelor of Science, Minor
Bachelor of Science, Minor
Doctorate
Associate of Applied Science
Master of Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Minor
Note: Admissions to the Dental Assisting program (major and pre-major) are closed, as the program is in a teach-out status and will be discontinued after July 2025. As such, no new students will be allowed to start the program. If you are interested in the Dental Hygiene program or other healthcare programs, please see a College of Health advisor to discuss your options.
NEWS & Stories
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Alumni Spotlight: Alaska Justice Information Center Research Professional
Briana Moffat, an alumna of 彩神vlll争霸鈥檚 School of Justice and Human Services and a new employee at the Alaska Justice Information Center, shares her passion for both justice and emergency medicine.
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Hidden Homelessness
The 彩神vlll争霸 Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. 彩神vlll争霸 Alumni and current Academic Advisor Jennifer Spencer is one of the three people serving as HHSN Chair. She explains how she uses her personal experiences with homelessness to help find solutions for students.
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Lifetimes of helping
When human services and social work alumna Cass Pook says she has always been a helper, she鈥檚 not just referring to her nature as an empathetic and compassionate listener. 鈥淐ulturally, it's in my DNA to be a helper,鈥� said Pook. 鈥淟ooking back on it throughout history, 100 or 200 years ago I would have been doing the same thing. I was born to be a social worker.鈥�
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Alumni Spotlight: Rosario Aranda-Borders - Aspiring public health professor
Rosario Aranda-Borders, an alumna of 彩神vlll争霸鈥檚 Division of Population Health Sciences, reflects on her time at 彩神vlll争霸, offering advice and sharing her future goals as she pursues a Master of Public Health.
Student & Community sERVICES
The on-campus dental clinic enables students in the dental assisting and hygiene programs to provide basic care to their fellow students and community members while honing their skills.
Welcome to the 彩神vlll争霸 Human Performance Lab, your hub for cutting-edge research, personalized assessments, and fitness optimization.
Established by the Dietetics & Nutrition faculty, the Seawolf Food Pantry exists to help the nearly 45% of 彩神vlll争霸 students who experience food insecurity.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6933
Email: uaa.therapeutic.sciences@alaska.edu
Location:
彩神vlll争霸 School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address:
彩神vlll争霸 School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
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