Location:

Springfield, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Physician Assistant

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is a graduate, entry-level, professional study designed to prepare highly competent practitioners to practice primary care medicine in the context of team-delivered care in a rapidly evolving health care arena. The curriculum is based on the Accreditation Standards for Physician Assistant Education and incorporate principles of scientific inquiry, self-directed study, critical analysis, and problem solving.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Applications are submitted though CASPA (Central Application Service for Physician Assistants) online annually (dates typically are May 1-August 1 - check in mid-April for possible earlier opening date) for coursework beginning in January of each year. No supplemental application is required. Completed CASPA applications will be forwarded to the Program in approximately 6-8 weeks after they are initiated by the applicant. Applicants are expected to follow up with CASPA to ensure all information is complete and accurate, and that the application has been successfully delivered to the Program. All questions regarding CASPA applications must be made to CASPA.