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 program is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university. Students completing this program should consult a counselor or advisor to develop their degree plan.
Associate of Science
Required Courses
| BIO 101 | Cellular Biology | 4 |
| BIO 130 | Micro & Infectious Disease | 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 120 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| 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 | 11 |
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.