Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies, (MMSPAS)

Starting Your Path to Becoming a PA

The Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant 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remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the standards.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 ARC-PA website.

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.