Program checklist · Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Gardner-Webb University · Boiling Springs, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program

Award: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Credential class: ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition: 2025-2026
Checklist type: degree-program

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 198561
CourseShelf checklist: CK_198561_47ab8161_1
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

25 items

Academic Strength
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Prerequisite Courses
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Each applicant must have completed the following required courses:
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Human anatomy and physiology with lab (two semesters or equivalent);
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Microbiology with lab (one semester or equivalent);
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Additional biology (one semester or equivalent);
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Organic chemistry with lab or Biochemistry (one semester or equivalent);
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Additional chemistry with lab (one semester or equivalent);
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Statistics (one course) ;
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Psychology (one course); and
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Important Course Information to Note
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Either of the following will be accepted:
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Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs OR
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Human Anatomy with lab AND Human Physiology with lab
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Letters of Recommendation
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Health Care Experience
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Drug/Alcohol Screen
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Failure to abide by policy or failure of the drug/alcohol screening may result in the following:
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Denial of enrollment for applicants
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Delayed progression or dismissal from the program for enrolled students
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Each of the following warrants a professionalism violation and APC referral for possible dismissal from the program:
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2. Positive drug screen without medical review officer approval
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Background Check
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U.S. Citizenship/Residency
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Additional Requirements

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Two (2)-semesters of English composition or its equivalent in English studies, earning a grade of B- or better; or
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PA Studies Program Technical Standards
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Technical Standards
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Candidates must be able to:
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Observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand; and
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Use the sense of vision, hearing, sensation, and smell as part of the observation process
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Candidates should be able to:
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Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and families in a culturally competent manner;
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Communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and written forms with all members of the healthcare team;
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Candidates must have sufficient motor skills and coordination to:
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Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities
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Candidates must be able to:
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Comprehend three-dimensional relationships and the spatial relationship of structures;
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Behavioral and Social Attributes
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Candidates must have:
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The ability to tolerate physical, mental, and emotional stress associated with training and the profession;
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Qualities of adaptability, flexibility, and be able to function in the face of uncertainty;
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A high level of compassion for others, motivation to serve, integrity, and a consciousness of social values;
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Department of PA Studies Graduate Competencies
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Program Employment Policy
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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Physician Assistant Studies policy on employment is listed below:
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Program Policy on Students Scheduling Clinical Rotations
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