Specialize with a graduate degree

 

Discover a new kind of health sciences education at University of Western States (UWS) and specialize in your practice. Founded in 1904, UWS is an integrated health sciences university with an enduring commitment to educating health care professionals. The university motto, “For the good of the patient” guides every aspect of the institution. UWS is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

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EXPLORE OUR SPORT-FOCUSED PROGRAMS

SPORTS MEDICINE

The Master of Science in sports medicine at University of Western States is designed for health care providers seeking specialization and enhancement of their skills and knowledge to better work with athletes and active populations. 

The degree is designed for first-professional health care degree holders, or students working toward their first-professional health care degree, to build upon existing knowledge of key sports medicine content areas, such as anatomy, physiology, assessment, rehabilitation, exercise sciences and others. Individuals who may wish to further their education through this degree may include physicians (MDs, DOs), chiropractic physicians (DCs), physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, athletic trainers and others that meet program admissions criteria.

SPORT AND PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY (SPP)

The sport and performance psychology online program is designed to help provide students with the skills in positive and applied sport psychology needed to enhance performance and maximize human potential. The program’s comprehensive curriculum was specifically designed to help students complete the specialized coursework requirements toward becoming Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC®). UWS offers SPP programs at master’s, doctoral and certificate levels, as well as options to specialize in applied practice, positive coaching, positive leadership and administration, consulting, and clinical mental health counseling.