2008 CCBC College Catalog
Physician Assistant
Collaborative Master's Degree and Certificate Program
Statewide
Program
Health Manpower Shortage Program
Physician Assistant Certificate, CCBC Essex
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies, Towson University Graduate School
This is a Selective Admissions program. Click
here before continuing for more information.
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Program Requirements:
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Credits
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Year I
Summer
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____PAST 201
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Introduction to Medicine
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2
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____PAST 217
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Pathophysiology
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3
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____PAST 601
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Research Methods
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3
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____PAST 602
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Ethics, Issues and Trends
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3
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____PAST 603
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Medicine I
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2
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Total Credits:
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13
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Fall
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____PAST 213
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Diagnostic Process
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4
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____PAST 214
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Psychosocial Issues I
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2
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____PAST 230
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Diagnostic Studies I
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2
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____PAST 604
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Medicine II
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6
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____PAST 606
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Pediatrics I
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2
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____PAST 609
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Pharmacology I
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2
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Total Credits:
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18
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Winter (Mini-semester)
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____PAST 231
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Diagnostic Studies II
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2
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____PAST 605
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Medicine III
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2
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Total Credits:
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4
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Spring
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____PAST 212
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Public Health and Preventive Medicine
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2
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____PAST 216
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Psychosocial Issues II
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2
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____PAST 232
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Diagnostic Studies III
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2
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____PAST 250
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Introduction to Clinical Practice
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4
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____PAST 607
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Pediatrics II
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2
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____PAST 608
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Medicine IV
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6
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____PAST 610
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Pharmacology II
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2
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Total Credits:
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20
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Year II
Summer
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____PAST 251
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Clinical Practicum I
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6
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Total Credits:
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6
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Fall
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____PAST 801
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Research Seminar I
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1
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____PAST 252
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Clinical Practicum II
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12
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____PAST 730
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Clinical Management I
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2
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Total Credits:
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15
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Winter/Mini-semester
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____PAST 253
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Clinical Practicum III
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3
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Total Credits:
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3
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Spring
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____PAST 802
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Research Seminar II
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1
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____PAST 254
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Clinical Practicum IV
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11
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____PAST 731
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Clinical Management II
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2
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Total Credits:
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14
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Summer
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____PAST 299
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Primary Care Preceptorship
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5
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Total Credits:
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5
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Total Credits Required for Degree:
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98
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Program Description:
Physician Assistants are highly skilled health care providers who
practice medicine with the supervision of licensed physicians. This
collaborative program of CCBC and Towson University Graduate School is
designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree prior to admission
and prepares individuals with strong academic science backgrounds and
clinical experiences for careers as Physician Assistants. Full-time,
continuous enrollment is required throughout the 26-month program. The
curriculum is approved by the Accreditation Review Committee on
Education of Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). Individuals who successfully
complete the program are eligible for certification by the National
Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
Entry into the program requires both admission to the CCBC Essex
Physician Assistant Professional Certificate component and the Towson
University Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Physician
Assistant Studies component.
Enrollees must successfully complete all requirements of the Physician
Assistant (PA) program and the Towson University Graduate School. The PA
Professional Certificate and the M.S. degree in PA Studies will be
awarded upon successful completion of all 98 program credits which
includes 36 graduate credits.
Tuition and fees for 200-level courses are paid to CCBC Essex. Tuition
and fees for 600, 700 and 800 level courses are paid to Towson
University. Applicants will pay appropriate application fees to both
institutions.
All classes are taken at CCBC Essex. Students will register for 200
level courses with CCBC Essex and will register for 600, 700 and 800
level courses with the Towson University Graduate School.
Minimum Admission Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree (science/biology discipline preferred)
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Acceptance to Towson University Graduate School School (Submit CASPA
Application before applying to Towson University.)
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2.75 GPA (last 60 undergraduate credits) or master’s degree – 3.0 GPA
preferred
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One year of patient contact or medical/health related experience or
equivalent experience
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Completion of specific undergraduate courses: Human Anatomy and
Physiology, 8 credits; Microbiology, 4 credits; Essentials of Organic
and Biochemistry, 4 credits; Statistics, 3 credits.
As the program requires full-time attendance (minimum 40 hours per week)
throughout the 26-month program, students must complete financial
preparation so that employment is not necessary during enrollment. No
special consideration will be given to students who choose to ignore
this warning.
Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the
college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is
competitive and selective and is based on published criteria.
Applications to the Physician Assistant program must be submitted to the
Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA),
www.caspaonline.org.
School of Health Professions Policies: Students in the School of Health
Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor
code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English,
provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and will be asked
to submit to a criminal background check and random urine drug testing.
Program Director:
CCBC Essex
Donna Sewell
443-840-1159 or dswell@ccbcmd.edu
