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Starting your path to becoming a physician assistant. The Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies program at Charleston Southern University consists of didactic and clinical academic work.
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At Charleston Southern University, learn in an environment...
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The PA Program at Charleston Southern University is a...
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Program and Lab Fee. The university will collect a one-time...
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Pre-PA Advising Meetings. This meeting will be specific to...
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4 days ago · PA Program Goals Recruit diverse and highly-capable students to the program. Deliver an outstanding curriculum that prepares students to provide patient-centered medical care upon graduation.
Highly-trained graduates of an accredited physician assistant program take medical histories, conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnotic tests, formulate treatment plans and prescribe medications.
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- Deceleration Policy
- Academic Probation
CASPA Participation
The Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program utilizes the Centralized Application Process for Physician Assistants (CASPA) for application processing. The application opens late April and closes September 1st. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted directly to CASPA. It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm that all application materials have been submitted to and received by CASPA. The PA Program and University are not responsible for notify...
Minimum Application Requirements
In order to apply to the Charleston Southern University PA Program, all applicants must meet the following prerequisite requirements for the program.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
For international applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL scores are required. Only the internet-based testing is accepted and must be submitted through CASPA. A minimum total score of 94 on the exam and minimum scores on the following sections are required: Reading: 22 Listening: 22 Speaking: 26 Writing: 24 Total: 94
Advanced placement is defined as a waiver of required coursework in the program curriculum. The CSU PA Program does not accept any advanced placement under any circumstances and no course waivers will be provided for pre-admission experiential learning or credit transfers from another university in lieu of completing the required curriculum. The pr...
Given the sequential nature of the curriculum, students are expected to complete each semester on time as a cohort. Progression will be a function of successfully passing all required course work in a unit, and the coursework for the unit will serve as the prerequisite requirement for the following unit. 1. If a student earns a “C” in any course, h...
In order to graduate from the Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program and be awarded a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies, a student must: 1. Successfully complete all coursework according to Program defined academic standards. 2. Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at program completion. 3. Successfully...
The CSU PA Program curriculum is designed to be delivered on a full-time basis to students in a cohort. The program must be completed on a full-time basis and deceleration is not permitted.
Academic probation is formal recognition of substandard performance in the program. It serves as an encouragement towards satisfactory performance, an official means to communicate the gravity of a student’s academic situation, and a means of identifying students at risk of being dismissed from the program for failing to meet learning objectives, c...
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE. Accredited Status: Continued. Campus Location: Charleston, SC. Degrees Offered: Masters. Class Start Month: January. Class Duration: 24 months. Class Capacity: 35 students. Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement.
The Master of Medical Science in physician assistant studies at Charleston Southern University accepts applications each April through the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). Starting your path to becoming a PA can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time.
The Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program utilizes the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) for application processing. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted directly to CASPA.
