Programs are accredited by ARC-PA. Please check the ARC-PA website for this program's accreditation status.
All programs operate in accordance with the ARC-PA Standards, but programs may focus on specific populations, regions, teaching methods, etc. In addition, each program is unique, and has some things that make it stand out from the other programs.
Mission | The mission of the South College Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare providers for clinical practice in rural and urban areas, focusing on underserved communities. Endeavoring to provide students with a comprehensive evidence-based medical education that focuses on the future delivery of excellent healthcare, the program promotes the importance of health maintenance, health education, the prevention of disease, and the need for a lifelong path dedicated to continuous learning and self assessment. The faculty strive for educational excellence as they prepare physician assistant students to think critically, communicate compassionately, and understand the importance of collaborating in interdisciplinary healthcare teams to meet patient and family needs within an ever changing healthcare delivery system. |
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Some programs offer a preprofessional degree designed to prepare students for a full professional PA program. Some programs also offer online masters programs designed to provide graduate education to someone with an undergraduate professional PA degree.
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Online Masters Degree |
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The program website and any social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) are maintained by the program.
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Some programs have created support systems and pathways for veterans to help them more easily transition into civilian life and matriculate into PA school. These include:
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Yellow Ribbon Program | — |
General information about the degree offered, the size and length of the program, whether the program can be pursued part-time, etc.
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Bachelor Degree | Not required |
Class Start Date |
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Class Duration | 27 months |
Class Capacity | 60 students |
Campus | School of Health Sciences |
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Distance & Online Learning |
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Seat Deposit | $1,500 |
Some programs may accept applications from people who are not US citizens. International applicants may be required to submit educational documentation for review, demonstrate proficiency in English, and other additional requirements.
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Many programs are members of CASPA, the central application service for PA programs. Applications to these programs are submitted through the CASPA website. Applications to non-CASPA programs are submitted directly to the individual programs.
There are three kinds of CASPA program deadlines:
Deadlines for non-CASPA programs have different meanings depending on the program. Check the program's website for complete details.
CASPA Participant? | Yes |
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Application Deadline |
March 1, 2021
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Programs may design their individual courses or their entire curriculum around particular learning methodologies and styles. These include:
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Mailing address and other contact details for the admissions office. The admissions office may be in a different city and state than the program's main campus.
2600 Century Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
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Phone | 470-322-1200 |
pa_program@south.edu |
Tuition listed is for the entire duration of the program. Some programs may include student fees and other costs into the tuition figure.
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Programs may require specific exams such as the GRE or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If the program accepts the MCAT in place of the GRE, it is noted here. TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE requirements are for international or non-native English speaking applicants unless otherwise specified by the program. See the program's website for details.
GRE | Not required |
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TOEFL |
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Programs may recommend or require health care experience. If health care experience is required, the program will specify the kinds of experiences that are acceptable and the minimum number of hours.
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Programs may require one or more of the following: a minimum overall GPA; a minimum GPA for prerequisite coursework; and a minimum GPA for science coursework. Programs calculuate minimum science GPAs differently, so details are provided if a minimum science GPA is required.
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Prerequisite GPA |
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Science GPA |
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Programs may require recommendation letters from specific people: university professors, physician assistants that you've worked with, etc.
Letters required |
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Anyone specific? |
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Programs may require a supplemental application. This may be an application to the graduate school, or additional information that is not provided in the CASPA application.
Required | Yes |
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Deadline |
March 1, 2021
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Fee |
$95
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Link to Application | Visit site |
Programs may have a number of specific required courses that applicants must complete prior to matriculating. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list of required coursework, but to identify some typical classes that are required by programs. For a complete list of prerequisites and course substitutions, visit the program's website.