PA Program Curriculum
The PA program curriculum consists of 110 credits — 64 credits in the didactic phase and 46 credits in the clinical phase. The didactic phase consists of four semesters from Spring through and including the following Spring with 18, 13, 18 and 15 credits sequentially. The clinical phase consists of nine (9) five-week, 5-credit rotations from the Summer immediately following the didactic phase through and including the first Summer session the following Summer with 10, 15, 15 and 6 credits sequentially. Students will complete two days of continuing education and assessment at the end of each rotation, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Program. The clinical phase of the program includes a 1-credit course weaved throughout the clinical phase to help prepare students for the PA profession.
PA Program Curriculum Course Sequence
Spring I
- MPAS 600. Orientation to Medical History & Physical Examination (1 credit)
- MPAS 603. Dermatology (2 credits)
- MPAS 604. Pulmonology (5 credits)
- MPAS 605. Pharmacology I (2 credits)
- MPAS 606. Genetics (1 credit)
- MPAS 607. Foundations of PA Practice I (1 credit)
- MPAS 614. Otorhinolaryngology & Ophthalmology (3 credits)
- MPAS 620. Behavioral Health (3 credits)
SEMESTER TOTAL: 18 credits
Summer I
- MPAS 601. Hematology & Oncology (2 credits)
- MPAS 602. Infectious Disease (2 credits)
- MPAS 609. Cardiology & Vascular Disease (6 credits)
- MPAS 610. Pharmacology II (2 credits)
- MPAS 611. Foundations of PA Practice II (1 credit)
SEMESTER TOTAL: 13 credits
Fall I
MPAS 608.Gastroenterology & Nutrition (4 credits)
MPAS 612. Nephrology, Urology & Men’s Health (4 credits)
MPAS 613. Neurology (4 credits)
MPAS 615. Endocrinology (3 credits)
MPAS 616. Pharmacology III (2 credits)
MPAS 617. Foundations of PA Practice III (1 credit)
SEMESTER TOTAL: 18 credits
Spring II
MPAS 618. Orthopedics & Rheumatology (4 credits)
MPAS 623. Principles of Surgery & Emergent Management (2 credits)
MPAS 624. Pharmacology IV (2 credits)
MPAS 625. Foundations of PA Practice IV (1 credit)
MPAS 626. Didactic Comprehensive Evaluation (0 credit)
MPAS 627 Healthcare in Special Populations (6 credits)
SEMESTER TOTAL: 15 credits
TOTAL DIDACTIC PHASE CREDITS: 64 CREDITS
Clinical Phase Courses*
MPAS 701. Family Medicine Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 702. Orthopedics Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 703. Internal Medicine Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 704. Behavioral Medicine Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 705. Surgery Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 706. Emergency Medicine Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 707. Pediatrics Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 708. Prenatal & Gynecologic Care Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 709. Elective Practicum [6 weeks] (5 credits)
MPAS 710. Summative Assessment (0 credit)
MPAS 711. Orientation to Practice-Based Learning & Improvement (1 credit)
MPAS 712. The Path to Clinical Excellence (0 credit)
CLINICAL YEAR TOTAL: 46 credits
*Due to the impacts of COVID-19, rotations are temporarily reduced to five weeks.
PA Program Curriculum Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions can be found in the Academic catalog:
