Carroll College Physician Assistant Studies Program Accreditation Update
Carroll College has applied for Accreditation - Provisional status for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Pending this accreditation, the program plans to welcome its first cohort in May 2028. Accreditation - Provisional is granted to new programs when their plans and resources, if fully implemented, demonstrate the ability to meet ARC-PA standards.
Carroll College is committed to transparent communication with applicants and prospective students regarding the program's accreditation status. If Accreditation - Provisional is not granted during the September 2027 ARC-PA meeting, the program will not proceed as planned. In this event, all applicants and waitlisted candidates will be notified within one week of ARC-PA's decision.
Stay tuned for updates as we work toward launching a program dedicated to preparing exceptional healthcare professionals.