Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Medical Diagnostics - Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration (BS)


Program Educational Goals


1. Utilize scientific principles (e.g. physiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, hematology, etc.) as applicable for the healthcare arena.

2. Interpret clinical significance, laboratory test data, and test utilization accurately.

3. Utilize principles of quality assurance and quality improvement for all phases of laboratory services, i.e., pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical, focusing on patient safety.

4. Communicate, through oral and written skills, effectively and professionally to enable consultative and educational interactions with healthcare personnel, the public, and patients in order to function successfully as a member of the healthcare team.

5. Demonstrate ethical behavior and professionalism, maintain confidentiality of patient information, and participate in continuing education for one’s own professional career development.

6. Function in a culturally diverse, global society that demonstrates variations in intellectual expression and human creativity.

7. Build a portfolio for applying to Physician Assistant (PA) School and participate in information sessions and symposiums on all aspects of the PA Application Process. 

University Requirements:


Major Requirements:


NOTE: Coursework used to satisfy other major requirements may simultaneously satisfy the second writing and/or additional breadth requirements when eligible.

Second Writing Requirement:


A Second Writing Requirement  approved by the College of Arts and Sciences. This course must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and the section enrolled must be designated as satisfying the requirement in the academic term completed.

Additional Breadth Requirements:


From the list of University Breadth courses, an additional three (3) credits must be taken to meet the requirements for the concentration: 

Three (3) cr of additional breadths from among:

Core:


Electives:


After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree.

Credits to Total a Minimum of 120


Last Revised for 2024-2025 Academic Year