Graduate Programs

Physician Assistant Studies Degree (M.S)

Towson University offers a Master of Science degree program in Physician Assistant Studies that is completed concurrently with completion of a certificate program at the Community College of Baltimore County. The program begins in June of each year and is 26 months in length. In a time-efficient manner, students complete the requirements to sit for the physician assistant certification examination and earn a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. The master degree program prepares the physician assistant to assume increased roles in clinical practice, health care leadership, advocacy for clients, education of others, and clinical research, as well as carrying out the other responsibilities of a physician assistant. Such roles are important for physician assistants in a variety of practice, education and administrative positions.

Students are admitted to both Towson University for the master program in Physician Assistant Studies and the Community College of Baltimore County for its Physician Assistant professional certificate program. Students will take CCBC and Towson University courses concurrently throughout the entire program. They must complete all program requirements at both institutions to receive the Master of Science degree and to receive the Certificate in Physician Assistant Studies from CCBC. Students may not receive either the master degree or the certificate without completing all requirements for both. Once all requirements for both the M.S. degree and the certificate are complete, students will be able to sit for the national certification examination.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu