A.T. Still University Comments

A.T. Still University is a great school.

I agree Insider 2.  If you you are exploring the MHA degree and are serious about healthcare, you should already have an idea of the type of jobs such a degree leads to.  In fact, SHM has been very transparent and answers all questions about their degree programs.  The cost of the program is fairly simple to figure out with a calculator.  Furthermore, if length of time to complete a degree is a concern over quality, then choose a quicker program.  The SHM program is in-depth, rigorous and covers myriad subjects in depth - hence the length.

I am finishing my MHA degree with ATSU-SHM and have had a very positive experience with comprehension and retention levels over that provided by my residential undergraduate program.  It is your responsibility as a potential graduate student to know the right questions to ask by self educating yourself.  If you are serious about a healthcare career, you would have known many of the answers.  My background was not in healthcare prior to entering SHM and through my own research I found the appropriate questions and qualities to look for.  My experience has been wonderful with ATSU.

Yes, let us talk about the School of Health Management.  There is a plethera of information about the courses and programs offered open to the public on the website.  The student is given an amount per course, some universities give a cost per credit.  I wouldn't think it would be difficult for a graduate student to take an amount times the number of courses they are signed up for and figure out a total even if one isn't given for whatever reason.  Next, I have more than one degree and of all of the universities I've attended none has promised me a job - it's not possible unless it's within the university itself.  I actually had several suggestions offered to me when I called in regards to jobs that might be available to me.  I am a serious student and being interested in online studies it wasn't difficult to find out what jobs might be available to me with that degree. What basis are your "truths" founded on besides opinion - I'm curious to know.  Sounds like you didn't pass requirements or failed a course.

So lets talk about A.T. Still University School of Health Management. This is only for SHM because the rest of ATSU seems to have its acct together.

The DHEd and MPH programs are their strongest programs right now.  With this being said however there are a lot of problems.  They will brag about their faculty and how they use the best faculty around.  They use the same faculty often times that Walden and University of Phoenix are using.  They are actually trying to hire a few full time faculty to save money.  I bring this up because it will give you a brief understanding that SHM will tell you as a student anything to make you feel good and sign up for class.  The problem is ATSU has a great history and tradition but SHM is giant blemish on this great University.  

I have learned I should have asked a lot of questions before moving further with this University.  Things to consider are what concentration areas they actually have to offer right now.  The enrollment counselors there will tell you a lot about thing that might be coming to the school but little about what they have now. Also ask about price and the total for the programs.  You will find out they will not tell you the total because the price is very high compared to other state programs.  Ask for a detailed time line because you will learn their programs will take an extra 6 months compared to some other programs out there.  The big item to consider as well is job placement or even what jobs their degrees can offer.  Also find out where their graduates have been employed.  They will not be able to answer these questions because they do not know.  They have no job services and keep track of none of the graduate information.  If you shop around you will see there other online programs out there that are in a similar price range that offer these services.  

You will here about the ATSU reputation and history a lot if you ask the right questions.  The truth is that ATSU has a great reputation and history but it has nothing to do with SHM.  This reputation and history has to deal with KCOM and SOMA.  My big warning is do your homework and research many options before signing up with SHM.

I am guessing you meant interpret...

I am majoring in Health Administration (MHA) and so far, my experience with ATSU had been great. The instructors there provide great feedback throughout each course and the format is easy to interrupt.

I had a great experience in the ATSU-SHM MHA program. I graduated in 2007 and don't have any complaints about the education I received. The instructors were all experts in their field and had REAL WORLD experience. In my view, this is essential to a professional education. Although I also enjoyed the classes with the academic-based PhD instructors, the practicing attorneys for the legal classes, hospital administrators for the financial classes , etc were where I really learned the bulk of what I use today. Working in health policy and practice management issues, I am thankful for the experience I had at ATSU. Of course, the fact that my employer paid for 80% of the degree helped as well. :)

Can't take either of your reviews seriously when you can't even use proper grammar.

I had a great experience in the ATSU-SHM MHA program. I graduated in 2007 and don't have any complaints about the education I received. The instructors were all experts in their field and had REAL WORLD experience. In my view, this is essential to a professional education. Although I also enjoyed the classes with the academic-based PhD instructors, the practicing attorneys for the legal classes, hospital administrators for the financial classes , etc were where I really learned the bulk of what I use today. Working in health policy and practice management issues, I am thankful for the experience I had at ATSU. Of course, the fact that my employer paid for 80% of the degree helped as well. :)