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
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science
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
Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing at the 蘑菇视频, traveled to Bethel as part of the Alaska-Rural Community Overdose Response Project (AK-RCORP).
Recently, on November 7, the 蘑菇视频 College of Health鈥檚 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee launched its 2025鈥�2026 event series with a session focused on 鈥淎 Lived Experience with Disabilities.鈥�
Oct. 3, 2025, was a big day for the Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC), which is proudly housed within the 蘑菇视频 College of Health! AHEC marked its 20th anniversary with a special legislative citation from the Alaska State Legislature鈥攁 well-deserved recognition for two decades of crucial work.
Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Alaska communities as a family nurse practitioner.
蘑菇视频's Area Health Education Center (AHEC) helped bring hands-on healthcare career opportunities to over 100 students at a career fair in Ninilchik, where they engaged in activities like sheep eye dissections to explore health-related fields.
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 蘑菇视频 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 蘑菇视频 students who experience food insecurity.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6933
Email: uaa.therapeutic.sciences@alaska.edu
蘑菇视频 School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address:
蘑菇视频 School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
