PA

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.kings.edu

18 17 Fall Credits Spring Credits BIOL 221* Anat. & Phys. I for Medical Studies 3 BIOL 222* Anat. & Phys. II for Medical Studies 3 BIOL 221L* Anat. & Phys. I Lab for Medical Studies 1 BIOL 222L* Anat. & Phys. II Lab for Medical Studies 1 BIOL 327* Immunology 4 BIOL 341* Medical Genetics 3 NEUR 213* Intro to Neuroscience for Medical Studies 3 NEUR 342* Drugs & Behavior 3 Core Course1 3 Core Course1 3

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.kings.edu

15 16 Professional (Didactic) Phase (Year 4) Fall Semester cr. Spring Semester cr. Intersession Semester cr. PA 450 Diag. Methods I 4 PA 455 Diag. Methods II 4.5 PA 559 Clin. Medicine V 6 PA 554 Clin. Medicine I 5.5 PA 557 Clin Medicine III 4.5 PA 565 Clin. Medicine VI 3 PA 556 Clin. Medicine II 5.5 PA 558 Clin. Medicine IV 6 PA 510 Founds of Clin Practice 3 PA 475 Basic Med Sci I 3 PA 476 Basic Med. Sci. II 3 Total Credits (Year 4) = 48 Professional (Clinical) Phase (Year 5) PA 515 Emergency Medicine 6 PA 525 OB/GYN 6 PA 535 Psychiatry 6 PA 545 Family Practice 6 PA 520 Internal Medicine 6 PA 530 Pediatrics 6 PA 540 General Surgery 6 PA 555 Elective 6

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.kings.edu

Students are taught how to elicit a complete medical history. Students are then taught how to perform a complete physical examination and how to integrate and interpret findings in such a way that they may determine the next diagnostic and therapeutic step. Communication skills including proper documentation and professionalism are also addressed. Students are instructed how to order and interpret diagnostic tests used in evaluating medical problems.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

This course is a continuation of Diagnostic Methods I and includes electrocardiology, diagnostics and the completion of the physical assessment.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

4.5

Credits (max)

4.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

This course encompasses topics that are essential aspects to the practice of medicine. Areas of study include pharmacology which is presented in as a hybrid module and anatomy and physiology including gross anatomy lab. Seminar topics examples include: Issues of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and sexual assault are addressed, as are issues of provider and student burnout. Medical terminology is a self-study learning module on medical terms and vocabulary. Students are required to complete the programmed text prior to the beginning of the fall semester of the professional phase. Seminar and medical terminology are pass/fail components of PA 475 - Basic Medical Sciences I in the fall semester.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

This course encompasses topics that are essential aspects to the practice of medicine. Areas of study include medical pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and gross anatomy lab. Seminar topics include: vitamin toxicities and deficiencies, interprofessional education and critical thinking. Students will practice history, physical exams and diagnosis/assessment of patients through structured clinical case scenarios.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students are taught the basic methodologies related to research and how to critically evaluate medical literature. Students will also learn the basic principles of evidence-based medicine and how to utilize current medical research to justify the treatment of medical conditions. Students also receive instruction in the history of the PA profession, and health care policies as they relate to PA practice. Students will also have training in medical ethics as they prepare to enter clinical education. Students will apply genetics to various medical diseases using current medical literature. Students will also have training in understanding and helping patients of various backgrounds. Students will also attend a rehabilitation seminar and perform techniques at surgical st

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in Emergency Medicine. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in Internal Medicine. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in Pediatrics. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in Psychiatry. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in General Surgery. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in Family Medicine. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

A comprehensive study of diseases with emphasis on etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic measures involved in treating medical conditions. Topics include EENT, endocrinology and pediatrics.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

5.5

Credits (max)

5.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students complete 6- week rotations in an elective rotation. Through these experiences students will continue to build upon the knowledge learned during the didactic phase of the program and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

A comprehensive study of diseases with emphasis on etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic measures involved in treating medical conditions. Topics include dermatology, infectious disease, orthopedics and behavioral health.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

5.5

Credits (max)

5.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

A comprehensive study of diseases with emphasis on etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic measures involved in treating medical subspecialty areas. Topics include: gastroenterology, neurology and cardiology.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

4.5

Credits (max)

4.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

A comprehensive study of diseases with emphasis on etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic measures involved in treating medical subspecialty areas. Topics include: pulmonology, urology/renal, hematology and gynecology/obstetrics.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

A comprehensive study of diseases with emphasis on the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical signs and symptoms of disease in medical subspecialty areas. Topics include: emergency medicine, general surgery, cardiology II, and rheumatology.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

Students will complete a master’s project using up-to-date medical research. They must also pass a computer-based and practical summative examinations. Master of Arts in Strategic Communications (MACOMM)

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu

This course allows students to expand on their clinical reasoning skills requiring students to refine their ability to develop a differential diagnosis, select and interpret appropriate diagnostics and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Students will learn to develop a patient centered care plan which considers the social determinants of health and preventive care. The course will also further develop the care of patients in the in-patient setting.

Subject

PA

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

www.kings.edu