Welcome to the SNU Physician Assistant program webpage. We are excited that you are interested in our program. The SNU PA program exists as an extension of the Church of the Nazarene's mission to make Christlike disciples and the University's mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education. We exist to train PAs to practice medicine and to serve in a Christlike way. Please explore our webpage and reach out to us with questions.
Mark Moran, Program Director
Southern Nazarene University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission has approved SNU to offer the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
SNU has applied for Accreditation-Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). SNU anticipates matriculating its first class in January 2025, pending achievement of Accreditation-Provisional status at the September 2024 ARC-PA meeting.
Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.
SNU will not matriculate students if Accreditation-Provisional status is not granted by the ARC-PA. If Accreditation-Provisional status is not granted, applicants will be notified, and any funds received by the university will be refunded.
Pending accreditation provisional approval, SNU PA program graduates will be eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and subsequently qualify for application for licensure in all U.S. states and territories. Some states may have additional requirements for licensure separate from the PA education. Individual graduates are responsible for achieving state specific requirements not specific to PA training.
SNU's PA Program will be offered at the main campus in Bethany, OK. The program will occupy over 12,000 square feet of designated space that will consist of dedicated classroom space, lab space, clinical space, student space, and shared anatomy lab and Simulation lab spaces.
For inquiries, please email Program Director, Mark Moran, PA-C, DMS at mmoran@mail.snu.edu.
SNU PA Program Mission: The SNU PA program strives to train competent Physician Assistants to practice medicine with empathy and compassion, serving Oklahoma and all nations in a Christlike manner.
To be the preeminent training institution for medical missionaries.
The SNU PA Program has identified goals specific to its program. These goals are missional and highlight several key areas that the program values and will measure. Success at meeting program goals will be published here when relevant data is collected and analyzed.
Goal 1: Achieve exceptional graduation and board examination outcomes.
Goal 2: Instill in graduates a high value of and commitment to patient autonomy and respect.
Goal 3: Inspire graduates to be mission and volunteer minded.
PLO 1: The SNU PA graduate will, within the framework of Christian Principles, be able to provide competent, evidence based, entry level, preventive and interventional healthcare in a variety of settings.
PLO 2: The SNU PA graduate will serve as an interprofessional member and leader of the healthcare team exhibiting professionalism, cultural sensitivity, accountability, leadership, and self-awareness within the framework of Christian moral and ethical principles.
PLO 3: The SNU PA graduate will promote the PA profession among patients, health care professionals, administrators, and the community and will advocate for the profession through its organizations, legislative efforts, and academic institutions, while being committed to lifelong learning.
PLO 4: The SNU PA graduate will successfully navigate the framework of the U.S. healthcare system, stay abreast of public policy, medical literature, and best practices for the purposes of advocating for patients, protecting patients from harm and ensuring patient autonomy by safeguarding and implementing informed consent.
Competencies are the integration of specific skills and knowledge that demonstrate not only mastery of concepts, but a practical ability to apply knowledge and skills in the practice of medicine. The PA profession has defined specific competencies for practice, and the PA Education Association has adapted the profession specific competencies to PA education and entry level practice. The following program specific competencies have been adapted from the PAEA competencies and will be met by all SNU PA program graduates.
1.1 Demonstrate Christian respect for the dignity and privacy of patients while maintaining confidentiality in the delivery of team-based care
1.2 Develop meaningful, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through Christlike service
1.3 Interpret information for patients to understand and make meaning out of the information conveyed to them, ensuring informed consent in all medical decision making.
2.1 Recognize normal and abnormal health states
2.2 Discern among acute, chronic, and emerging disease states
2.3 Use current, valid medical literature to make evidence-based decisions on patient care
3.1 Recognize the potential impacts of the community, biology, spiritual life and genetics on patients and incorporate them into decisions of care
3.2 Understand the role structural disparities play in the management of health and illness
3.3 Provide effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural and spiritual health beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy, and other communication needs
4.1 Elicit and understand the stories of individual patients and apply the context of their lives (including environmental influences, spiritual influences, cultural norms, socioeconomic factors, and communication barriers) when determining healthy versus ill patients
4.2 Demonstrate insight and understanding about emotions and human responses to emotions that allow one to develop and manage interpersonal interactions
4.3 Organize and communicate information with patients, families, community members, and health team members in a form that is understandable, avoiding discipline-specific terminology where appropriate, and ensure understanding
5.1 Articulate one’s role and responsibilities to patients, families, communities, and other professionals
5.2 Direct the focus of the health care team to the needs of the patient over anyone/anything else
5.3 Recognize when continued patient care exceeds one's knowledge, skills and/or resources and make appropriate, timely referrals for safe and ongoing health management.
6.1 Articulate standard of care practice and develop an ongoing pattern of self-assessment and improvement to adhere to standard of care practice.
6.2 Practice with humility, recognize personal and professional limitations to providing care and demonstrate a willingness to admit to and learn from mistakes, errors, and miscommunications.
6.3 Exhibit an understanding of the regulatory environment
Upon completion of the SNU PA Program, graduates are awarded the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
SNU PA Program Intercultural Learning and Engagement (ILE) Statement: The SNU PA program values each person created in the image of God and desires to be a community that embodies this belief. Supported by the Institutional climate that cares about inclusion and equity through refining of our character, the way we create culture, and the way we serve Christ, the SNU PA Program seeks to:
These goals will be supported by: 1. Intentional faculty recruitment and retention processes, 2. Intentional student recruitment and retention processes, 3. Intentional Curriculum development and competency measurement processes.
Additional facts will be posted here as the program develops.
The SNU PA Program will be located on the main SNU campus in Bethany, OK. The University is renovating approximately 12,000 square feet of dedicated space for the program. Dedicated space will include:
Additionally, the PA program will share anatomy and simulation spaces.
The proposed SNU PA Program will prepare its graduates to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE). Graduate performance on the exam will be posted here each year, beginning in 2027.
Demographic data about each class will be published here beginning in 2025.
Data specific to student attrition will be published here beginning in 2025.
Congratulations on your decision to pursue Physician Assistant training. PA school entry is competitive, and PA training is a lot of hard work. The result, however, is invaluable! SNU strives to train PAs to provide excellent care and we are glad that you are interested in our program. The SNU PA program has applied for a class size of 36 students and anticipates a January 2025 start date. Please read through the process and the requirements for admission, and if you have any questions, please contact our admissions department PAadmissions@mail.SNU.edu.
The SNU PA program seeks to provide equal opportunity for all qualified applicants to enter the Physician Assistant profession. All admissions policies are consistent with the University’s Intercultural Learning and Engagement policies and procedures.
Those interested in pursuing PA training at SNU should follow these steps:
Applicants who are determined to be competitive based on the admissions committee review of applications, will be invited to campus for an in-person interview. Interviewees will receive one of three decisions:
It is important to note that the SNU PA program does give preference in the admissions process to SNU alum, alumni of other Nazarene institutions, and members of the Church of the Nazarene.
Course grades of “C-“ or lower will not be considered for admission. Courses in which a student makes a “C-“ or lower may be retaken and considered for admission if the grade is “C” or better.
Course grades of “C-“ or lower will not be considered for admission. Courses in which a student makes a “C-“ or lower may be retaken and considered for admission if the grade is “C” or better.
*Acceptance to the SNU PA program is very competitive. Successful completion of the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission or an interview.
The SNU PA program admissions considers applicants on a “rolling” basis until all seats have been filled. The program may, at its discretion, continue interviews once seats are filled to identify potential alternate students for acceptance, should a seat become vacant. The program will not notify applicants that all seats have been filled until the second day of classes as seats may become available late into the admissions cycle.
Applicants accepted to the program, must complete the following steps before they are eligible to begin the program. Failure to meet these requirements will require the program to rescind the letter of acceptance for failure to comply with admissions requirements.
The SNU PA Program does not consider transfer students except in one circumstance: 1. Assisting other PA programs in a planned “teach out.” Please review the student handbook for specific details on this policy.
The SNU PA program is a full-time, in seat, graduate program. The SNU PA program has a mandatory attendance policy and all students must be able to attend all required courses. Therefore, all accepted students must make their own housing and living arrangements to attend the classes in Bethany, OK. Students interested in on-campus housing should contact University Housing.
During the Preceptor phase of the program, students will be assigned to preceptorships in the community. SNU will make every effort to assign students to “local” or “near-by” training sites. However, SNU cannot guarantee that all preceptorships will be accommodated “locally” or “near-by.” In the event a student is assigned to a preceptorship distant or remote from the Bethany campus, the student will be responsible for making housing arrangements and accommodations. The Program will give the student ample notice to allow the student to make necessary living arrangements. Please see the “cost of living” section under the cost of attendance tab for more information.
For a full listing of all SNU PA Program admission policies, please refer to the student handbook.
SNU makes every effort to make PA education affordable and the cost of attendance transparent. It is the SNU PA program policy that the published tuition is the only cost to the student in terms of University charges for PA education. The SNU PA Program and University do not assess any fees associated with curriculum or attending PA school. Students may choose to opt-in to campus housing, a campus meal plan, or purchase technology from the University. These are costs separate from tuition.
The tuition for the 2025-2026 year will be $799/credit. The cost per credit does not change for the duration of the program.* The program is 122 credits, bringing the total tuition to $97,600.
*Students who are recessed or take a leave of absence will be assessed the tuition rate of the class that they return with.
Computer/Laptop --------------------------------------------------------- $1,500
Required textbooks or software --------------------------------------- $1,500
Required medical equipment ------------------------------------------- $1,500
Background checks/Health Screening--------------------------------- $500
Room and Board ----------------------------------------------------------- $1,214/month
Transportation ------------------------------------------------------------- $468
Personal and Miscellaneous --------------------------------------------$3,350
*These values are estimates and other personal/individual factors must be considered when estimating costs of attendance. Please visit with our financial aid department for more specific details.
During the Preceptor phase of the program students may be required to find temporary or short-term housing in locations away from the Bethany campus. Students are responsible for housing costs and living expenses while participating in preceptorships, regardless of locations.
Financial Aid options may be available through the SNU financial aid office: finaid@snu.edu or (405) 491 6310
SNU is proud to partner with U.S. veterans and service members for their educational endeavors. Veterans interested in attending PA school at SNU are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Veterans Services to help navigate the specific needs and requirements associated with veteran and active service education.
Students who withdraw from the program may be entitled to a refund of part or all of tuition expenses. To be eligible for any refund, a student must complete the appropriate withdrawal procedure with the Program Director.
If a student withdraws from school during the semester, tuition, room, and board will be refunded by the following SNU policy:
Tuition – Tuition charges are prorated over a 4-week period of each semester starting from the first day of classes. Refund proration (as outlined below) is only applicable during the first 4-week class period. All charges are upheld at 100% after the first 4 class weeks of each semester.
Room and Board – If a student has signed a housing contract and/or signed up for a meal plan, a 20% charge is automatically applied beginning on the first day that a student moves into their dorm room or meal service begins for the semester. Additional room & board refund proration begins after the 5th class days (as outlined below).
Withdrawal from the University Refund Proration Schedule
If a student completely withdraws within the:
first 5 Class Days – receive 100% Tuition Refund / 80% Room & Board
6th-10th Class Days – receive 75% Tuition Refund / 75%Room & Board
11th-15th Class Days – receive 50% Tuition Refund / 50% Room & Board
16th-20th Class Days – receive 25% Tuition Refund / 25% Room & Board
21st- beyond Class Days – receive 0% (zero) Tuition / 0% (zero) Room & Board
For additional information regarding tuition refund policies, please visit the University Financial services page here.
The SNU PA program is a 24-month, full-time curriculum divided into two phases that are 12 months each.
The first phase is primarily didactic in nature and is delivered in four consecutive 12-week semesters and will be taught by SNU PA and basic science faculty with adjunct and guest lectures from Physicians, PAs and other health care providers. The second phase consists of twelve 4-week preceptorships and two didactic courses. The preceptorships will occur primarily with physicians and PAs.
For more information, please explore the curriculum map and course descriptions.
Mark Moran, PA-C, DMS will serve as the founding Program Director. Dr. Moran comes to SNU will 19 years of experience as a physician assistant. His clinical experience includes 7 years of full-time emergency medicine and 2 years of family medicine. He has been in PA education for 12 years, having served in various faculty and administrative roles. Dr. Moran has extensive experience with new program development and leadership.
Mark and his wife relocated to Oklahoma from northeast TN. They have 11 children ages 6 months to 20 years old and enjoy homeschooling their children, going on field trips, and being part of their church community.
Read LessMichael Johnson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP will serve as the founding Medical Director for the PA program. Dr. Johnson is a board-certified pediatrician who is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer of the Bethany Children’s Health Center in Bethany, OK. Dr. Johnson has served as clinical faculty at the University of Oklahoma and has extensive experience in executive leadership development.
The SNU PA Program is housed within the School of Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS). All policies in the PGS handbook apply to PA students unless the PA handbook specifies otherwise. Find the PGS handbook here.
The policies and procedures specific to SNU PA students can be found here in the SNU PA student handbook found here.
The policies and procedures specific to the preceptor phase of the curriculum are found here in the Clinical Handbook.
Students must always identify themselves as Physician Assistant Students. During the program, students may not use any other identification that may be misleading, inappropriate, or controversial. All SNU PA students must wear their SNU issued name badge at all times and all white coats must contain the student’s name and PA-S credential; as well as an SNU PA program patch.
The SNU PA program is an “in-person” and “in-seat” program. Attendance is required for all courses and SCPEs.
Due to the “full-time” nature of the program and the mandatory attendance policy, student employment and routine extracurricular commitments (clubs, teams or positions that require regular practice and/or large amounts of dedicated time) are highly discouraged.
PA students may not work for the program and may not substitute for or act as faculty or staff within the program.
The SNU PA program follows the SNU PGS grading policies and procedures. Students must achieve a B- or better in all courses to progress. Students are allowed up to two C+ during the didactic phase of the program (no C+ during the preceptor phase). Students who accumulate more than 2 C+ course grades will be dismissed from the program. Students who make less than a C+ are considered to have failed the course. See the student handbook for more details.
The process of ensuring students obtain concepts, skills or competencies not grasped during the normal curriculum delivery and assessment process.
Due to the rapid pace of the PA program curriculum and limited intervals of downtime, it is the SNU PA program policy that all remediation occurs within the course that demonstrates the deficiency, at the discretion of the course director, before a final grade is assigned. Once a final course grade is assigned, remediation is no longer an option. Remediation opportunities may require an additional temporary load on the student, but the process is designed to allow the student to rectify the deficiency and continue to progress in the program without significant delay. The following procedures apply to all remediation exercises.
Examples of acceptable remediation opportunities (not all inclusive)
Students who meet all academic, professional, and institutional requirements and deadlines will progress through the program. Progression requires:
Students must successfully complete all components of a semester before progressing to the subsequent semester.
All decisions to halt the progression of any PA student are made by the program director.
While all matriculants are expected to finish the program with their class, in order to accommodate unforeseen circumstances, matriculants have a total of 36 months to complete the program beginning the first day of the class. Any student requiring more than 36 months will either be recessed (generally through the leave of absence policy) or dismissed depending on the circumstances. Students recessed to the beginning of the program have their timeline restart on the first day of classes.
In order to walk with the graduating class, students must have submitted their graduation application and be within three months of their actual graduation date. Students with a delayed graduation will be able to walk with the next graduating class.
Defined by ARC-PA as “the loss of a student from the entering cohort, who remains matriculated in the physician assistant program.” The SNU PA program offers deceleration through the leave of absence policy only (see policy below).
All leaves of absence must be approved by the program director. Leave of absence may be granted in accordance with the University guidelines. A leave of absence will not be granted to students who are failing a course or who are not expected to achieve the minimum required score in a course to progress. See the student handbook for more information.
All withdrawals must be approved by the program director. Withdrawal from a single PAS course will prevent the student from progressing in the program and may result in dismissal. See the student handbook for more information.
All final decisions for dismissal from the program are made by the program director and must be affirmed by the VP of PGS. Students considered for dismissal will be notified by the program director and any final decision of dismissal will be affirmed in writing to the student.
The SNU PA Program dismissal policy is as follows:
Upon Graduation, the student will be awarded the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and will be eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE)
To qualify for graduation, students must meet all academic, professional, and financial requirements/obligations as follows:
Due to the nature of healthcare requirements, accepted students must demonstrate evidence of vaccination against or immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B and Varicella. In addition, accepted students must show evidence of TDaP within the last 10 years and either a negative PPD or negative CXR for TB. The CDC also recommends annual flu vaccination for healthcare providers. The flu vaccine will not be required during the didactic phase but may be required by SNU partners for clinical rotations. COVID-19 Vaccination is not currently listed by the CDC as a recommended vaccine for healthcare workers, and SNU will not require COVID-19 vaccination. However, students must be aware that some SNU clinical partners or jurisdictions may require COVID-19 vaccination to participate in a clinical preceptorship. SNU cannot guarantee clinical placement during the preceptor phase to any student who is not vaccinated against COVID-19.
In the event SNU or the SNU PA Program is subject to adverse accreditation action or other cause which require it to discontinue, close or otherwise cease to offer the Physician Assistant Program, the University and the PA program will follow its catastrophic events policy which addresses the University teach out plan in compliance with the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) and ARC-PAs standards to have a plan in place in the event a teach-out becomes necessary. This plan will include providing ongoing personnel, budget, facilities, and preceptors to ensure that each enrolled student reaches graduation or until the University is able to place remaining students with programs actively recognized by and approved by the ARC-PA to accept students from the SNU program.
Student safety and security is of primary importance to the program and University. While on campus, students benefit from on campus police and extensive safety policies and procedures related to personal safety, personal health, inclement weather, fire and disaster. The campus police partners with Bethany, OK fire, rescue, and police for added support. For specific on campus safety measures, please visit the campus police website here.
SNU maintains the responsibility of student safety while students participate in clinical preceptorships off campus. Student safety is ensured through a regular site visit schedule, which among other things, assesses student safety. In addition, SNU contracts with all clinical sites to orient students to the safety measures in place at the individual site and for the provision of emergency medical care.
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SNU utilizes the third-party vendor Workshield for reporting and investigating sexual harassment complaints.
On campus counseling services are available to PA students through the Renew counseling center for a reduced office visit fee (Adult Studies rate). To learn about the Renew counseling center services and to contact the center, click here.
Disability services are available through the SNU office of Disability Services. Students in need of or requesting accommodations while enrolled in the PA program, must contact the office of Disability Services directly. The PA program faculty and staff are not involved in or privy to any student health or disability needs. For more information on available disability services, accommodations, or general disability questions, please contact the office directly.
An on-campus health center is available to PA students at a small office visit fee. The health center provides primary care services when the campus is open. It is important that students have a source for primary care while enrolled in the PA program. PA faculty cannot participate in the healthcare of PA students. Visit the Health Center page for more information.
SNU offers many on-campus exercise facilities for students to enjoy. The Sawyer center boasts an indoor track and a weight room that can be accessed when athletes are not in training sessions. The Broadhurst gymnasium houses a weight room, a basketball gym and a small gym (with pickleball courts.) Outdoor facilities include tennis courts/pickleball courts, sand volleyball, and a disc golf course.
Each student, upon enrollment will be issued a University e-mail address. The University e-mail address will serve as the primary form of contact between the University and the student. Students must check their e-mail often to ensure timely communication with the University and PA program.
In addition to e-mail, the University office of Information Technology manages internet access and security, Office365 for students, printing services, and the technology HelpDesk. Students looking for new technology hardware should consult the SNU IT website, as SNU negotiates student pricing on many products.
The University uses the Canvas learning management system to assist in the delivery of curriculum. Each student will be given a Canvas account upon matriculation and will gain access to course material, assignments and syllabi through canvas.
The R. T. Williams Library provides access to books, texts, journals, databases and study spaces. Librarians are available to help find resources and can assist with research needs.
Need a coffee, snack or a place to chill? The Library boasts a Starbucks with lots of snacks and other non-coffee drinks. There is ample seating to relax in or can be used for study.
The Webster Commons offers food options through the cafeteria upstairs or the grill downstairs. The bookstore, a chapel, and mail services are located in the Webster Commons.
The SNU Registrar maintains all records of student course enrollment and student records in the form of transcripts. Students needing SNU transcripts can click here.
Need to figure out what is where? This campus map can help you out!
Physicians and Physician Assistants interested in serving as Preceptors for 2nd year PA students should reach out to Mark Moran – Program Director at mmoran@mail.snu.edu or (405)491-8182. Please see below for more information about precepting SNU PA students.
Thank you for your interest in precepting SNU PA students and being part of their education to become skilled, effective and compassionate members of the health care team.
Dear Clinician,
The Physician Assistant Studies Program at Southern Nazarene University is requesting your active participation in the provisional accreditation of its PA Program with the Accreditation Review Commission (ARC-PA).
The provisional accreditation process for the SNU PA program begins with the submission of an application to the ARC-PA in January of 2024. The ARC-PA will visit the program in April of 2024 and make its accreditation decisions in September of 2024. While this is some time away, a large portion of the accreditation success hinges on the development of clinical preceptor partnerships. As part of the application process for January 2024, the PA program must demonstrate affiliation with enough clinical preceptors for its entire class size. Students will not start clinical rotations until January of 2026, but accreditation requires our due diligence to guarantee students have rotation sites when they join the SNU PA program.
As you can see, the success of Southern Nazarene University’s PA Studies program is contingent upon the commitment of providers like yourself to training our PA students clinically. Your early engagement with the SNU’s PA Program, as a preceptor, is instrumental to the successful provisional (and ongoing) accreditation of the PA Program at Southern Nazarene University.
Please return the following completed documents to the Southern Nazarene University PA Program electronically at mmoran@mail.snu.edu.
As Program Director, it is my goal during the clinical phase of the program to ensure the success of not only the Southern Nazarene University PA students, but also the collegial partnership between SNU’s PA Studies Program and “you” as the preceptor.
To support preceptor’s commitment to training SNU students, SNU will make the following resources available to preceptors upon request:
Thank you so much for your support of the Southern Nazarene University Physician Assistant Studies Program during its provisional accreditation process with ARC-PA. Please feel free to contact me at any time should you have any questions about the PA Program, by phone at (405) 491-8182 or by email at: mmoran@mail.snu.edu.
Sincerely,
Mark Moran
Chair and Program Director
Physician Assistant Studies
SNU is actively recruiting Physicians and Physician Assistants to serve as primary clinical preceptors. The minimum requirements are Board certification and licensure for physicians and NCCPA certification and licensure for physician assistants. Other healthcare professionals (Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Dentists, Optometrists, Podiatrists, Medical Residents, etc) are valuable to the SNU preceptorship and are organized to participate through primary clinical preceptors.
SNU collects and verifies primary clinical preceptor credentials and practice information through a preceptor application. Once the credentials are verified, the preceptor is approved to participate. Upon approval, an affiliation agreement is entered into by both SNU and the primary preceptor. Upon execution of this agreement, SNU visits the practice site and works with the preceptor(s) to assign students.
For Preceptors who commit to three or more students (4 week rotation blocks) a year, SNU will provide:
On April 15, 2022 SNU was approved by the Higher Learning Commission to offer the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
SNU has applied for Provisional Accreditation with the Accreditation Review Commission on Physician Assistants (ARC-PA). The ARC-PA will review the SNU application in January of 2024, perform a site visit in April of 2024, and the commission will review the application and site visit materials in September of 2024. The commission will determine in September of 2024 if the SNU PA Program meets the requirements for provisional accreditation.
Pending Accreditation – Provisional status from the ARC-PA, the first SNU PA Program class will begin in January 2025.
The SNU PA Program will be offered on the main SNU campus in Bethany, Oklahoma.
The University administration and PA program faculty are developing clinical partners for preceptorships across the City of Oklahoma City and the greater state of Oklahoma. Some partnerships are likely to be developed outside of the state of Oklahoma.
The total tuition for the SNU program is $97,600 for the class entering in 2025. Additional costs include cost of living, books, technology, medical equipment and background checks and health screening. Please refer to the Cost of Attendance section for more details.
*subject to change prior to student enrollment.
PA education is an extensive professional master’s degree program, and it is a full-time, on-campus endeavor which requires nights and weekends for study and preparation.
What sets the SNU PA Program apart from others is its mission. While all programs must meet the rigorous accreditation standards to train qualified and skilled PAs, each does it from its own perspective. SNU is a faith based institution whose mission is to make Christ-like disciples. The PA program mission is consistent with the University mission in training PAs to be compassionate and empathetic; treating others in a Christ-like manner. SNU PA students will be taught by, mentored by, and surrounded by Christian faculty who seek to honor Christ with the practice of medicine.
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