MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES

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Accreditation

Effective April 5, 2023

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Northeastern State University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northeastern State University.

Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northeastern-state-university/.

The ARC-PA is the recognized accrediting agency that protects the interests of the public, including current and prospective PA students, and the PA profession by defining the standards for PA education and evaluating PA educational programs within the territorial United States to ensure their compliance with those standards.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a high level of medical knowledge and effectively apply that knowledge to patient care.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, inclusion, and respect for individual differences among colleagues and patients.
Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking and self-directed learning throughout the curriculum and in clinical settings.

Required Didactic - 75 hours

Required Clinical - 35 hours

PAS 5910 - Special Studies-Didactic (1-8 credit hours)
PAS 5920 - Special Studies-Clinical (1-4 credit hours)

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Degree Available At

Muskogee

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What Can I Do With A Major in Physician Assistant Studies?

Private Practice Clinics
Hospital Based Practice
Emergency Medicine
Surgical Specialties
Tribal Facilities
Specialty Setting (i.e Cardiac, Neurosurgical, Urgent Care)

Program Chair:

Mark Perdue

perduem@nsuok.edu

918-444-5473

Program Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Completion of all prerequisite courses with grades of "C" or better
GPA of 3.0 as computed by CASPA
Prior healthcare experience expected
3 letters of reference
Official transcripts to CASPA
On-campus interview

Application Deadline

Oct 1st

*Fees include: facility fee, student activity fee, infrastructure fee, cultural/scholastic lecturer fee, student ID fee, technology services fee and remedial course fee, if applicable. NSU courses taught at off campus locations or online might have additional fees assessed. These totals are tuition and fee estimations per program based on the current catalog year. Books, supplies and some fees may not be included.

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