Department: Health Professions

Welcome to the Department of Health Professions. The programs offered by the Department of Health Professions aim to prepare students for various health careers that can help address health disparities in the community. Students may elect careers in clinical laboratory science, or physician assistant (a master's program).

The curriculum for each of these majors is designed to blend liberal arts and professional education. In addition, the design of the professional curriculum is based on prerequisite education in the basic sciences and a conceptual core of knowledge in the health sciences.

Mission of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program

The York College PA program seeks to recruit and educate students from the diverse surrounding communities to become highly competent, compassionate, and culturally aware providers of excellent medical care to underserved urban areas. Incorporated in our mission is a priority on increasing access to medical professional education for racial and ethnic minorities, financially disadvantaged students, and first-generation college graduates. Our program is committed to providing strong support so that we may also expect high performance from our students.