College of Health

  • Find your passion. Make the world a healthier place. Start your journey at the College of Health.

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Mission and vision

Our Mission: Advancing the health and well-being of people and communities.

Our Vision: Leading toward a healthier tomorrow.


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Degree PROGRAMs

Find the degree that matches your interests and talents. Learn more about our academic degrees and departments, connect with an academic advisor, or learn about the resources at UAA that can help you be successful in your degree.

Academic Degrees & Certificates

Department Listing


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about the college of Health

With more than 45 certificate or degree program options to choose from, the College of Health will help you launch your career, or find continuing education opportunities in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's Healthcare industry.

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News & Stories

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    UAA Hosts 'Be the Match' Drive to Boost Bone Marrow Donor Registry

     |  Anja Burnett  | 

    The College of Health hosted a Be The Match Drive to get more potential bone marrow donors signed up to help some Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æns in need of treatment.

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    Fighting Crime By Design

     |  Vanessa Orr  |  , ,

    UAA Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.

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    Hidden Homelessness

     |  Rachel Musselwhite for True North Magazine  |  , , , ,

    The UAA Hunger and Homelessness Support Network (HHSN) was created to identify and combat housing insecurities that students face. UAA 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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    Bridging Community Connections Through Healthcare Education and Training

     |  Sarah Rasmussen-Rehkopf  |  , ,

    Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ AHEC Scholar's article about improving Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's communities through healthcare.

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    Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's AHEC: Healthcare Exploration in Nulato

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    Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ’s Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) are dedicated to providing engaging curriculum and activities for students interested in healthcare. Middle and high school students from Nulato, AK participated in activities focusing on the cardiovascular system, blood pressure, and basic emergency first aid.