Master of Physician Assistant

We are currently accepting applications through October 1, 2021.

Mission Statement

The Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant program is dedicated to academic excellence in medical education. Our mission is to develop and prepare compassionate, professional PA providers who are committed to life-long leadership, learning, and community service. Our graduates will work as part of the healthcare team to deliver exceptional healthcare to rural West Texas and under-served communities worldwide.

Our goals are to:

1. Recruit outstanding PA students that display a commitment to community service.
2. Prepare PA students for the practice of medicine as exemplified by:
   1. Pass rate on National Certifying exam that exceeds national average
   2. Attainment of employment after graduation
3. Provide training opportunities for PA students in rural and underserved medical settings.

Progress Towards Goals Achievement:

GOAL #1

The following is data from the first four student cohorts on the recruitment of outstanding PA students and their commitment to community service.

*Note all students must complete a minimum of 50 hours of community service during enrollment at the HSU PA program.

GOAL #2

1. The first two graduating cohorts have exceeded the national average on the national certifying examination, and both cohorts have a 100% pass rate.

• Full NCCPA Program Report
• Attainment of employment after graduation

3. Provide training opportunities for PA students in rural and under-served medical settings.

Every PA student is required to complete a minimum of one clinical rotation in a rural or medically underserved area. Twenty-nine (29) students from the class of 2019 each completed one rotation with an additional 26 rotations being completed in a rural or medically underserved area completed (90% above minimum). Thirty-one (31) students from the class of 2020 each completed one rotation with an additional 46 rotations being completed in a rural or medically underserved area (148% above minimum).

Accreditation Statement

The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Hardin-Simmons 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-hardin-simmons-university/.

HSU PA Student Attrition Table

*Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort divided by the entering class size.
**Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.

Hardin Simmons University School Of Education

Academics at HSU

A diploma – most high school students think it’s the ultimate goal of attending college. And, they’re not wrong – if you start college but don’t finish with a degree, you’ll be disappointed. However, a diploma is only a representation of something far more important. A college degree tells the world that you achieved knowledge … that you learned what you needed to learn.

Your degree from Hardin-Simmons will represent to the world a rigorous, useful, and modern academic education, as well as the personal and spiritual development we provide our students. When you become part of the HSU family, we’re committed to loving you, embracing you, and, of course, educating you.

When you hang your diploma, you’ll know the Hardin-Simmons University seal represents a true higher education – years of studying, questioning, learning, and expanding your knowledge. And, you’ll know you are a part of the HSU family forever.

Academics at HSU

A diploma – most high school students think it’s the ultimate goal of attending college. And, they’re not wrong – if you start college but don’t finish with a degree, you’ll be disappointed. However, a diploma is only a representation of something far more important. A college degree tells the world that you achieved knowledge … that you learned what you needed to learn.

Your degree from Hardin-Simmons will represent to the world a rigorous, useful, and modern academic education, as well as the personal and spiritual development we provide our students. When you become part of the HSU family, we’re committed to loving you, embracing you, and, of course, educating you.

When you hang your diploma, you’ll know the Hardin-Simmons University seal represents a true higher education – years of studying, questioning, learning, and expanding your knowledge. And, you’ll know you are a part of the HSU family forever.

Hardin-Simmons University offers 15 high-quality graduate programs. Take a look at the following list of masters and doctoral degrees that are designed to advance your professional career. You can find coursework details and contact information for program experts if you have any questions while choosing your graduate program.

PROGRAMS	DEGREES
D
Doctor of Education in Leadership Ed.D.	Ed.D.
Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT	DPT
G
Graduate Certificate in Human Anatomy Postbacc	Postbacc
H
Health Professions Postbaccalaureate Program Postbacc	Postbacc
Hendrick Health and West Texas Rehabilitation Center Orthopaedic Residency
M
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA	MA
Master of Arts in Human Development MA	MA
Master of Arts in Management MA	MA
Master of Athletic Training
Master of Business Administration MBA	MBA
Master of Business Administration in Sport Business MBA	MBA
Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs MEd	MEd
Master of Physician Assistant MPAS	MPAS
Master of Science in Criminal Justice MS	MS
Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation MS	MS
Master of Science in Nursing MSN	MSN
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology MS	MS
P
Post-Master’s Certificate for Advanced Practice Nurses P-M APRN	P-M APRN