Master's Degree (MPAS)
Physician Assistant Studies
The Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program is the only Master's degree-offering community college program in the U.S. The Physician Assistant Master's degree (MPAS) is a full-time, 27-month, 120 credit program where cohorts complete a prearranged schedule. There is no provision for exemption of classes, part-time participation, advanced placement, or transfer of academic credit. www.rrcc.edu/physician-assistant/masters
In addition to the standard policies and procedures for RRCC, the PA Program maintains graduate policies. See PA Program Manual for further explanation: www.rrcc.edu/sites/default/files/physician-assistant-PAPmanual.pdf
MPAS Admissions
Applicants for the PA Program must apply through CASPA, pay all required application fees, hold a baccalaureate degree, have taken the required prerequisites, and have 2000 hours of paid, health care-relevant experience (see www.rrcc.edu/physician-assistant/admission)
MPAS Assessment
Graduate students are expected to achieve all passing grades and uphold professionalism standards as outlined in the PA Program Manual to progress within the curriculum.
MPAS Tuition/Financial Aid
Tuition for the Master’s Degree is a flat rate tuition set for the entirety of the 27-month program each July by the SBOCCE Board. The full-time financial aid course load for graduate students is 5 or more credit hours for any semester.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies MPAS Degree