Physician’s Assistant, AS
Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed medical professionals who diagnose and treat illness and disease, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider. They work in physician offices, hospitals, and clinics.
This is a sample transfer guide; consult with a counselor or pathway advisor to develop your degree plan.
Associate of Science
Required Courses
| BIO 101 | Cellular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 140 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 201 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHM 120 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 150 | Fundamentals/Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| COM 113 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
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| ENG 160 | College Writing & Research | 4 |
| HCR 116 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| MATH 116 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| PHI 205 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSY 150 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 160 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| | Political Science | 3 |
| | Wellness/Physical Education | 2 |
| | Elective Courses | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Transfer Notes: This degree program transfers to a bachelor’s degree in health services or health sciences. All physician assistant programs have competitive admission requirements, such as grade point average, grades in specific prerequisite courses, letters of recommendation, and volunteer experience.