The Master’s in Physician Assistant Completion Program consists of 30 credits. The MSPA Completion Program consists of four courses (12 credits) of study in a distance-learning format and 18 advanced placement credits. These courses will cover content areas not previously covered in BS degree programs which may now be incorporated in current MSPAS curriculum.
The program and distribution of credits and courses by term is depicted in the diagram below:
Advanced Standing (18 credits)
3600 hours post baccalaureate clinical experience with attestation of clinical competency (200 hours = 1 credit)
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 1 | 18 |
| PAS 514 | Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Medicine | 3 |
| PAS 621 | Leadership and Theory in Healthcare | 3 |
| PAS 515 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| PAS 620 | Research Methods/Master Project | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
