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Clarkson University

(315) 268-7942

Clarkson University
Department of Physician Assistant Studies PO Box 5882 8 Clarkson Avenue
Potsdam, New York 13699

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*Last updated January 27th, 2023

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Clarkson University Department of Physician Assistant Studies is to prepare exceptional, highly skilled clinicians who actively demonstrate the University's core values of teamwork, caring, integrity, diversity, service, growth and diligence, while compassionately providing for the healthcare needs of their communities.
Unique Program Features
No information provided
Curriculum Focus
Case-Based Learning; Collaborative or Team-Based Learning; Early Clinical Exposure; Organ-Based/Systems-Based Learning; Problem-Based Learning
Credentials Offered
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health); Master's of Public Health (MPH) as part of a dual Master's degree program
Doctorate Degree Offered
No information provided
Type of Masters Degree
MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Program Length
28 Months
Start Month
No information provided
Estimated Incoming Class Size
30
Part-time Option
No
Distance Learning
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Types of Interviews
No information provided
Admission Type
No information provided

CASPA & Deadlines

CASPA Member
Yes
Upcoming CASPA Cycle
No information provided
Application Deadline
01/15/2022
Deadline Requirement
Orange-Complete
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
01/15/2022
Supplemental Application Fee
$50
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No information provided
View Supplemental Application

Tuition & Deposits

Separate Tuition Rates
No
Tuition
$108,087
Seat Deposit
Yes
Seat Deposit Cost
$1,000
Refundable Seat Deposit
No

Matriculants

Out of State Students Accepted
No information provided
Transfer Students Accepted
No
DACA Status Applicants Considered
No information provided
International Applicants Accepted
Yes
Support for Veterans
Special admission consideration

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
-
Male
-
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
-
Asian
-
Black or African American
-
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
-
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
-
White
-
Other
-

GRE Average Scores

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
150
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
150

GRE Average Percentiles

Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
No information provided
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
No information provided

Requirements

Minimum Number of Reference Letters Required
3
Types of References Required
Clinician
Minimum Overall GPA Required
3.25
Minimum Prereq GPA Required
3.25
Standardized Test(s) Required
TOEFL; GRE; CASPer
Healthcare Experience
Required
Hours Needed
No information provided
Time Limit in Which To Complete Experience
No information provided
Paid Health Care
No information provided
Volunteer/Community Service Health Care
No information provided
Paid Direct Patient Care
No information provided
Volunteer Direct Patient Care
No information provided
Direct Patient Care Hours Needed
1000
Direct Patient Care Time Limit
No information provided
Other Paid Health Care
No information provided
Other Volunteer Health Care
No information provided
Shadowing a PA
No information provided
Shadowing a Physician
No information provided
Shadowing other health care provider
No information provided
Clinical and/or non-clinical research
No information provided
Virtual Health Care Accepted
No information provided
Virtual Shadowing Accepted
No information provided

Prerequisites

Prereq time limit
No information provided