Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport PA Program – Mission Statement
The primary mission of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport (LSUHSC-S) is to teach, heal, and discover, in order to advance the well being of the region and beyond. LSUHSC-S encompasses the Schools of Medicine, Graduate Studies, and Allied Health Professions in Shreveport.
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Accreditation Status: Probationary
Campus: School of Allied Health
Degrees Offered: Masters
Distance & Online Learning: None
Bachelor Degree: Required
Class Duration: 29 months
Class Capacity: 38 students
On-Campus Housing: Not Available
Decision Criteria: Overall GPA; Science GPA; GRE scores, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $150
Supplemental Application: Yes
International Students: Not Accepted
TOEFL: Not required
Recommendation letters: 3, PA
CASPA
CASPA Participant? Yes
Application Deadline: August 1, 2018
Deadline Type: See Program Website
TUITION
RESIDENT TUITION $61,000
NONRESIDENT TUITION $93,249
GPA
Overall GPA 3.0
Prerequisite GPA No minimum
Science GPA 3.0
Science GPA Method OVERALL CASPA-calculated GPA
GRE
Required — MCAT not accepted in place of GRE
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
Minimum 80 hours
Paid experience with hands-on patient care
Volunteer experience with hands-on patient care
Shadowing a physician or physician assistant
PART TIME OPTION
NO
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
For a complete list of the Physician Assistant Program details and requirements please visit the official PA program website.
