The mission of the School of Allied Health at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns.
School of allied health
As part of the College of Health at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, 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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ'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.
With the recent opening of the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom, students now have access to a premier, experiential learning environment to master their craft. The courtroom will also serve as a community resource where Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.
The newly opened Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom provides UAA students and others with hands-on, experiential learning in a setting identical to courts in which they will eventually practice law. The classroom is named after John E. Havelock, founding director of the UAA Justice Center.
The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the UAA campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.
A College of Health alumna and current employee of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center, Rus’sel Sampson has had a rich educational and professional journey. Her story exemplifies how a sense of curiosity in higher education can open unexpected doors that lead to meaningful careers.
The UAA Justice Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special legislative citation presented by Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ state legislators. The citation recognized decades of impactful research, education, and public service in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at UAA. 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 UAA School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship,
Second Chance Scholarship, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.