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.

College of Health Strategic Plan


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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 ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ's Healthcare industry.

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Research Centers

 

 

News & Stories

  • Dr. Jay Butler wears a suit and smiles at the camera against a dark gray backdrop.

    Get to know Dr. Jay Butler, new dean of the College of Health

     |  Alison Miller  |  ,

    As we step into a new year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Jay Butler as the new Dean of the College of Health. A veteran of the public health and infectious disease field, Dr. Butler also has years of experience working in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s unique health landscape. He’s excited to bring fresh energy to COH’s goal of expanding its capacity to meet community-based health needs and train the next generation of healthcare workers.

  • Billie stands in front of a UAA backdrop featuring Spirit the Seawolf. She is in full graduation regalia and holding a sign that reads "#UAA Alum."

    Alumni Spotlight: Billie Slaikeu

     |  Alison Miller  |  ,

    Human Services alumna Billie Slaikeu knows a thing or two about what it means to start over. A retired certified nursing assistant, Billie returned to school in her sixties after being inspired by her daughter’s experience with mental illness. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 2025.

  • Stacy Brunquist stands in front of a wall of windows in the UAA Spine. She is wearing a pink and white patterned shirt and smiling at the camera.

    COH graduate student commencement speaker Stacy Brunquist: Special delivery

     |  Matt Jardin  |  , ,

    As a neonatal nurse practitioner at Providence ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Children’s Hospital and adjunct faculty member for the UAA School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice alumna and graduate student hooding ceremony speaker for the fall Class of 2025 Stacy Brunquist weaves education into everything she does — training new caregivers, guiding parents learning to care for their newborns, and sharing knowledge with professionals from UtqiaÄ¡vik to Sitka.

  • Maisha Chowdhury stands in front of a wall of windows on in the University's Spine. She is wearing a white patterned dress and smiling at the camera.

    COH student commencement speaker Maisha Chowdhury: "Believe in yourself and show up"

     |  Michelle Saport  | 

    Health sciences major and psychology minor Maisha Chowdhury describes choosing to attend UAA as the best decision of her life (so far) and for making her the person she is today. The fall 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker hopes her own journey inspires others to take risks and follow their passion.

  • Ambra McMillian smiles at the camera in front of shelves filled with books an journals. She has shoulder length blonde hair and is wearing a green sweater.

    Employee Spotlight: Ambra McMillian - on dental hygiene and giving back to students

     |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

    Ambra McMillian is an Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene in the School of Therapeutic Sciences, where she combines her passion for the field with the fulfillment of guiding students as they learn and grow.