Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Hybrid (MSPAS) program combines online didactic coursework with required in-person lab immersions and supervised clinical rotations to train students as competent, patient-centered physician assistants.

Curriculum

Year 1, Spring

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PA607	Introduction to the Physician's Assistant Profession	1
PA631	Bioethics & Research Methodology	1
PA644	Human Anatomy	4
PA649	Human Physiology & Basic Pathophysiology	3
PA656	Public Health	1
PA657	Introduction to Clinical Medicine	2
PA700	Care of Underserved & Vulnerable Populations	2
PA704	Physical Exam & Documentation I*	2
Semester Total		16

Year 1, Summer

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PA617	Clinical Problem Solving I	1
PA624	Pharmacotherapeutics I	2
PA662	Pathophysiology	3
PA658	Hematologic Systems	2
PA692	Dermatologic Systems	2
PA694	Eyes, Ears, Nose, & Throat	2
PA706	Diagnostic Medicine & Radiology*	1
Semester Total		13

Year 1, Fall

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PA618	Clinical Problem Solving II	2
PA625	Pharmacotherapeutics II	3
PA659	Cardiovascular System	6
PA664	Pulmonary System	3
PA666	Renal System	2
PA668	Clinical Skills I	1
PA689	Genitourinary System	2
PA697	Psychiatry & Behavioral Science	3
PA705	Physical Examination & Documentation II*	2
Semester Total		24

Year 2, Spring

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PA619	Clinical Problem Solving III	2
PA626	Pharmacotherapeutics III	3
PA671	Gastrointestinal System	4
PA673	Endocrine System	2
PA675	Neurologic System	3
PA677	Musculoskeletal System	3
PA681	Reproductive System	3
PA699	Clinical Year Orientation	1
IP711	Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
Semester Total		22

Year 2, Summer

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PA670	Clinical Rotation I	5
PA672	Clinical Rotation II	5
PA674	Clinical Rotation III	5
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Fall

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PA676	Clinical Rotation IV	5
PA678	Clinical Rotation V	5
PA679	Clinical Rotation VI	5
Semester Total		15

Year 3, Spring

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PA680	Clinical Rotation VII	5
PA682	Clinical Rotation VIII	5
PA701	Summative Evaluation*	3
Semester Total		13
Curriculum Total		118

* Course requires brief in-person immersion sessions