Anatomical Sciences (D.A.S.)

Develop foundational knowledge in curriculum design and pedagogical technique to shape and/or improve their teaching practice. 

Improve teaching practice by creating professional knowledge through applied scholarly inquiry (e.g. education research) and/or extensive, hands-on instructional experience. 

Develop a critical awareness of educational practices and evaluation procedures. Graduates will be able to design effective courses and valuable content, with formative and summative evaluation strategies for people, programs, and policy. They will understand culturally complex constituents and adhere to ethical, moral, and legal standards. 

Expand and reinforce expertise in the core subjects of the anatomical sciences through rigorous course work, with a focus on dissection-based gross anatomy.   

Broaden scope of expertise in subjects relevant to educating allied health professionals, including anatomy, medical imaging, and (patho)physiology. 

Develop professional skills that will prepare graduates to move into leadership positions in employer, professional, or community organizations at the local/state/national level. 

Promote effective communication among students and colleagues.