The School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences (SPaTS) is excited to support an array of opportunities for SPaTS students.

• Explore Health Careers

  Uncertain what health careers would be the best fit for you?  Consider online exploration as a first step.

  • Find out if health care is right for you through ExploreHealthCareers.org.
  • Visit Discover Health Admin to see if a career in health administration is right for you. 
  • Explore health careers in Alaska through the Alaska Area Health Education Center.
  • Explore careers through the Occupational Outlook Handbook through the US Department of Labor. 
• Student Clubs

  Dental Hygienists of the Future

  A club designed to advocate and advance the interests of Dental Hygiene students in all academic, personal, and professional aspirations by improving the oral and overall health of UAA and the Anchorage community through leadership and service.

• Student Scholarships

  UAA School of Preventive & Therapeutic Sciences (SPaTS) Administration Scholarship

  This scholarship is available to UAA students in a SPaTS degree or certificate program.  It is awarded three-times annually for the Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters. 

  Eligibility Information - Applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • Be admitted to UAA in a SPaTS program of study as a full major.
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of three credits leading to a degree or certificate in an SPaTS program.
  • At the time of application have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduate programs, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 for undergraduate or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for administrative waiver undergraduate. 
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
  • Submit application with all requested information by 5 p.m. AKST on November 22, 2024. No late applications will be accepted.

  The application period is now closed.

  Second Chance Scholarship

  This scholarship is designed to offer a second chance to non-traditional undergraduate students who are pursuing their educational goals in a SPaTS field of study at UAA. 

  Eligibility Information - Applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • Be admitted to UAA in an undergraduate SPaTS program of study as a full major.
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of three credits leading to a degree or certificate in a SPaTS program.
  • Be an Alaska resident.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time of application. 
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
  • Submit an application packet with all requested information by 5 p.m. on April 22, 2024. No late applications will be accepted.

  Applications are now closed. Please check back.