Master of Medical Science in PA Studies, (MMSPAS)

Starting Your Path to Becoming a PA

The Master of Medical Science in PA Studies Program at Charleston Southern University comprises 24 months of combined didactic and clinical academic work, totaling 102 credit hours. Our faculty will mentor and support you throughout your journey by fostering your dedication to studies and academic success. Students will be provided with an engaging learning environment and the necessary tools to foster relationships with peers, faculty, staff, and preceptors. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the national certification examination for PAs administered by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and apply for licensure through the state Board of Medical Examiners in the state where they wish to practice medicine.

Accreditation

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Charleston Southern University.

Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the standards.

The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be March 2032. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the .

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.

Professional Licensure Disclosure Statement:

The Charleston Southern University PA Program is an Accreditation Review Commission on Education (ARC-PA) Accredited program.

All 50 states require graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited program and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification, following the successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE), as conditions for initial PA licensure. Successful completion of the 51�� PA Program affords our PA graduates the opportunity to sit for the PANCE.

Successfully passing the NCCPA PANCE exam meets all 50 state licensure requirements. Additional licensure information for each state may be found on the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) website: .

Students are responsible for investigating the specific requirements of the state in which they are planning to practice following graduation.

For additional information on accreditation affiliations and disclosures at 51��, please visit: /about/accreditation-disclosures/.

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Your Degree

The 51�� PA program educates compassionate and highly motivated individuals in a Christian environment who excel in providing patient-centered care, practicing as an interprofessional team, serving as leaders in their communities and advancing the PA profession.

Your Facilities

The 51�� PA Program is located in the Health Science Building. Construction on the 28,458-square-foot Health Science Building houses degree programs in healthcare, including the physician assistant program, public health, and the physical therapy program.

Your College

Charleston Southern’s College of Health Sciences is committed to providing our students with an education based on contemporary scientific research, practical application, and the skill set to help them excel in their future professional endeavor.

Meet Our Faculty

Justin Goebel

Chair, Program Director & Associate Professor of PA Studies

Zachary Wulbecker

Director of Didactic Education & Assistant Professor of PA Studies

Mary Trageser

Interim Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor of PA Studies

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