The mission of the School of Allied Health at the É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Alaskans.
School of allied health
As part of the College of Health at the É«ÇéÍøÕ¾, the School
of Allied Health is home to training programs and facilities for allied health professionals.
Allied health programs are specifically designed to prepare graduates for work in
rewarding careers in Alaska's rapidly growing health care industry. In addition to
instruction by allied health professionals, most programs provide experiential education
with students working alongside health professionals in real-work situations.
The School of Allied Health also offers continuing educational opportunities for experienced
professionals who are in need of a refresher course or looking to expand their earning
potential in the job field.
MSW student Keyshon China is dedicated to serving youth and underserved communities, gaining hands-on experience through É«ÇéÍøÕ¾'s School of Social Work and various extracurricular organizations.
College of Health students (Master of Social Work graduate Autumn Merrill, School of Nursing graduate Artie Gorash, Radiologic Technology graduate Agnes Brown, and dental program graduates) take part in Sunday’s ceremony.
Ever since she was six years old, Panikaa Teeple, B.S.W. Social Work ’21, knew that spreading love was her life’s purpose. Next year, Teeple will have the opportunity to spread love internationally as É«ÇéÍøÕ¾â€™s latest recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant, which provides students in more than 140 countries the opportunity to pursue graduate study and research abroad.
É«ÇéÍøÕ¾'s School of Social Work received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address the need for Alaska social workers in a K-12 setting. The School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development program (SSWEND) aims to graduate a cohort of 31 fellows by 2026 who will increase the amount of school-based mental health service providers in high-needs schools.
É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ Master of Social Work alumni Kim Kovol recently was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy as acting commissioner of the new Alaska Department of Family and Community Services.
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at É«ÇéÍøÕ¾. Learn more about the Medical
Laboratory Science Club and Pre-Pharmacy Club by visiting the Student Opportunities
page.
The School of Allied Health provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for allied
health students. Learn more about the É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship,
Second Chance Scholarship, Alaska Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and Alaska Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.