Do you have a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies? Continue your academic journey in healthcare education or leadership with our online, competency-based Doctor of Medical Science program.
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Doctor of Medical Science
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Program Information
Doctor of Medical Science
South College’s online Doctor of Medical Science program is designed to prepare individuals with a master’s degree in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies to pursue roles as educators, researchers, and leaders within the healthcare community. Students may choose a concentration in Instructional Leadership or Healthcare Leadership.
In this competency-based program, you’ll move through courses and submit assignments on your time, demonstrating mastery of key competencies via course activities and practical assessments. Along the way, you’ll interact frequently with program faculty. Submit assignments on your time as you work through each competency, with support from program faculty.
Explore key competencies in:
- Research methods and analysis
- Communication strategies and advocacy
- Improving patient care practices
- Instructional or healthcare leadership
Competency-Based Education Features
Our Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs empower you to earn credentials, ranging from Master’s to Educational Specialist to Doctoral degrees and Post-Doctoral Certificates, allowing you to submit coursework anytime, aligned with your lifestyle.
Our CBE programs are administered using a distance learning format, and we’ve designed a faculty model that prioritizes one-on-one faculty-student interactions, fostering substantive engagement and collaboration.
Each course within the CBE structure requires the successful completion of tasks, comprised of specific formative and summative elements per competency. To progress to the next course, students must meet or exceed the Mastery level for each task, allowing them to progress through their learning journey by submitting coursework as they demonstrate mastery, guided by their existing knowledge and competencies gained from prior education or experience. (Please note that Doctoral degree programs require a dissertation or capstone project, and a successful defense, to earn a ‘Pass.’)
South College Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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Take the next step toward your goals: learn more about pursuing your degree or certificate online at South College.