The PA major consists of the two-year Pre-Physician Assistant Program followed by the three-year, professional Physician Assistant Program. Successful completion leads to the BS/MS degrees in Physician Assistant Studies and eligibility to take the national certifying examination leading to the title of Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C).
During the first two years at Wagner College, students take courses in the sciences, that comprise preparation for the physician assistant field, as well as the general education course requirements needed to proceed to the Physician Assistant Program.
Wagner College offers a professional PA program for the prospective student interested in pursuing a carrer as a physician assistant. This program culminates in the BS/ MS degrees.
Wagner College also offers a graduate program for the practicing PA wishing to obtain the MS degree. This program culminates in the MS degree in Advanced Physician Assistant Studies.