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Master of Physician Assistant California

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Program Description

The Master of Physician Assistant (MPA) program at the Center for Graduate Studies (CGS) in Los Angeles is designed to provide a diverse and robust PA education with maximum flexibility for students.

Because our program is delivered in a hybrid modality, students can complete coursework online while also benefitting from experiential learning through on-campus immersion activities and a full year of in-person clinical rotations.

Learn in an environment that emphasizes person-centric care, interprofessional education, collaboration, communication, and leadership development. With our technologically advanced facilities, our innovative learning tools, and extensive wrap-around services providing student support, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.

Degree Awarded

Master of Physician Assistant

Credits Required

108

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

6

Instructional Months

24

Instructional Weeks

100

CIP Code

51.0912

SOC Code

29-1071

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME

CAMPUS


MPA (California) Accelerated

Center for Graduate Studies

Campuses

West Coast University Center for Graduate Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Blended

Academic Calendar

16 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the West Coast University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by West Coast University.  

Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation. Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.  

Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-west-coast-university-california/