The Pre-Physician Assistant certificate satisfies prerequisite coursework for most graduate-level programs in this field. The 19 unit certificate program offers students the opportunity to complete the required foundational sciences, social science, and statistics coursework. The certificate focuses on providing students who want to apply to a master’s degree program certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant for the professional credential, Physician Assistant (PA).

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Name and identify the basic structures of the human body. 
2. Explain the six criteria that are used to define normal verses abnormal behavior. 
3. Develop an understanding of statistical modeling through the study of and applications to data sets in the social and behavioral sciences.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
BIOL G220	Human Anatomy	4
BIOL G225	Human Physiology	4
BIOL G182	Zoology	4
MATH G160	Introduction To Statistics	4
PSYC G100	Introduction To Psychology	3
Total Units		19

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general maps for students to finish all requirements for the Certificate. There may be advisories or time requirements that students may want to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Year 1:

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 1
BIOL G100	Introduction to Biology	4
or BIOL G221	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
PSYC G100	Introduction To Psychology	3
Units		7

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 2
BIOL G220	Human Anatomy	4
MATH G160	Introduction To Statistics	4
Units		8

Year 2:

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 3
BIOL G225	Human Physiology	4
Units		4

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 4
BIOL G182	Zoology	4
Units		4