Sunkist77 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hello! I have a question requiring job requirements these days. I am a current PA-S, but do not have my bachelor's degree. My program awards a certificate only, and an optional MMS degree online (contingent if you already have a BS). My plan is to: Graduate Complete an online BA/BS degree (most likely lasting no more than a year), while working PT or FT Complete the online MMS degree, while working PT or FT I was just wondering if it is uncommon for employers to hire a PA (certified, but without a BS or Master's) nowadays. I am not picky where I will work, so hopefully they can use me since I will be competent to practice at that point. Has anyone had a similar experience or input on this??? Thank you for your feedback! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Are you getting an AS From your program? If so do the ATSU Bachelors equivalency option after graduation and get a MS without a BS. Skip the Bachelors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist77 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Are you getting an AS From your program? If so do the ATSU Bachelors equivalency option after graduation and get a MS without a BS. Skip the Bachelors. Hey Joelseff, Thanks for the info!! I had never heard of that program. And yes, I do get an AS and certificate from my program. I will definitely look into this! Do you know if this is the only program that offers PAs without bachelor's a master's degree, or are there others as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yes it is the only one with the BS equivalent. Here's a link: http://www.atsu.edu/advanced-physician-assistant-degree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 ... That I know of (sorry edit doesn't work on crapatalk)???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 3, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 3, 2015 I work with a large group of PAs. we have folks with cert, as, bs, ms, and Phd (and soon to be DHSc). you need the certificate and you need to pass pance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 As EMED notes the letters after your name aside from PA-C do not mean much in terms of your clinical skills. However, there is a pretty fair chance that if you do not have a master's degree it will cause some bonehead to limit your opportunity some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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