The DPA curriculum is tailored for working, graduate Physician Assistants. Students will complete a minimum of 24 semester credits online with no on-campus residency requirements, engaging in scholarly and professional activities on the doctoral level. With four professional tracks to choose from, you will participate in faculty-guided research and dissemination through peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences, applying new skills to your area of expertise.
Curriculum Focus
Providing a comprehensive, structured clinical Doctoral level study to complement and expand on the entry-level education and clinical experience of the graduate PA.
Supporting the Doctoral level study of a DPA student’s self-identified specialized area of medicine or surgery.
Magnifying the DPA students' experiences in critical evidence-based scholarly development, healthcare systems structure, healthcare law, and healthcare management.
Enhancing the clinical and professional foundation of the graduate PA for clinical practice, medical education, leadership, and industry.
Preparing the graduate DPA to participate in advancing the PA profession in an evolving healthcare community.
Semester 1
CODE
TITLE
CREDITS
DPAV 701
Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
3
DPAV 702
Advanced Discussions in Doctoral Track I
3
DPAV 703
Capstone Doctoral Project Phase I – DPA Scholar Preparation
3
Semester 2
CODE
TITLE
CREDITS
DPAV 704
Healthcare Law
2
DPAV 706
Advanced Discussions in Doctoral Track II
3
DPAV 709
Capstone Doctoral Project Phase II - Proposal
3
Semester 3
CODE
TITLE
CREDITS
DPAV 708
Advanced Discussions in Doctoral Track III
3
DPAV 710
Capstone Doctoral Project Phase III – Final Project
3
DPAV 711
Contemporary Issues in Clinical Medicine and Practice
