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Students explore and analyze current ethical issues such as biomedical research, insurance statutes, and demand management. Students survey the extensive legal foundations of health care, and apply current case law to contemporary situations. Topics include legal aspects of legislation, patient rights, data security, professional liability, and labor relations. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 HSCI5520-AE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online Case, Randy D.
Fall 2026 HSCI5520-BE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online Lee, Esther Minju
Summer 2027 HSCI5520-AE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills pertaining to the functions of strategic planning and marketing in the health care setting. Areas to be covered include an analysis of strategic planning and marketing theory, emphasizing strategic planning concepts in an era of regulation and competition, and a marketing orientation to designing the services offered by the health care organization. Students will examine contemporary health service issues through multi-disciplinary perspectives within organizational leadership, analyzing how leaders account for internal and external factors to improve organizational and system performance, thereby meeting individual and community health. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Spring 2027 HSCI5380-AE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course examines complex global health challenges, threats, tensions, and multiple programmatic and policy responses adopted by low and middle income countries and communities. The course addresses a number of challenges, including but not limited to the global burden and distribution of disease and mortality, the determinants of health inequalities and vulnerabilities, infectious and non-communicable disease management and prevention, vulnerable populations and family health, food and nutrition, global health systems, sustainable development, global health interventions and policy outcomes. Prerequisite: HSCI7400 (4 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 HSCI7450-AE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Sturz, Dominick L.
Summer 2027 HSCI7450-AE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course will explore how US Healthcare system has evolved and how the US confronts emerging issues in healthcare. Specific topics discussed will include the historical evolution of health systems, the various models used around the world, the main components of a health system, and the criteria used to assess the functioning of a health system. Included will be discussions on how health systems can be reformed and what strategies may be used to accomplish this. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 PAST7100-BE Session 1
09/07/2026
11/01/2026
Online Ontiveros, Heather
Summer 2027 PAST7100-AE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

 

This course provides doctorate students with a foundation for accessing, assessing, and utilizing evidence-based medicine in their research, scholarly work, and workplace in medicine. Students will explore various forms of medical evidence, how to critically analyze it, and how to integrate findings into their medical practice. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Spring 2027 PAST7300-AE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course introduces students to the medical research process, structure, and design. An emphasis will be placed on evaluating different types of research design, the benefits and considerations of each and how to integrate them into scholarly research. Students will select their topic, recruit a board of advisors, complete a literary review, develop the structure and outline for their manuscript for their doctoral project required for graduation from the doctorate program. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 PAST7350-BE Session 2
11/02/2026
12/23/2026
Online Zapata, James
Summer 2027 PAST7350-AE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course provides graduate students with the structure to complete and disseminate scholarly work. Students will prepare to submit their final doctoral project manuscript following competition of review by their board of advisors, peer-review, and chair review of their manuscript. Prerequisite: KINE5700 (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Spring 2027 PAST7700-AE Session 1
01/11/2027
03/07/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course is part of a series of Doctoral Project courses which provide graduate students with the structure to design, execute, and disseminate scholarly work. Students will continue research on their selected topic, develop the structure, outline, and competition of the initial draft of their manuscript for their doctoral project required for graduation from the doctorate program. Prerequisite: PAST7350 (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Spring 2027 PAST7750-AE Session 2
03/08/2027
05/02/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course provides graduate students with the structure to complete and disseminate scholarly work. Students will prepare to submit their final doctoral project manuscript following completion of review by their board of advisors, peer-review, and chair review of their manuscript with the goal to pursue publication and presentation of their research. Prerequisite: PAST7350 (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Summer 2027 PAST7800-AE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course evaluates the primary theories and cross-cultural perspectives on leadership and the respective implications and applications in developing a holistic and international model for leadership. Students will develop a comprehensive philosophy of leadership which also evaluates their assumptions about the nature and knowledge of truth, God, humanity, good and evil, and society and their respective implications for leadership in a global society. Students will also develop a leadership improvement plan that examines their leadership strengths and challenges. Students will evaluate established classics in the leadership genre and various case-studies on leadership. (4 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Fall 2026 LDST7020-A Session
09/08/2026
12/15/2026
Online Shoup, John R.
Fall 2026 LDST7020-B Session
09/08/2026
12/15/2026
Online McIver, Dennis Frederick
Fall 2026 LDST7020-A Session
09/08/2026
12/15/2026
Online McIver, Dennis Frederick
Fall 2026 LDST7020-B Session
09/08/2026
12/15/2026
Online Shoup, John R.
Summer 2027 LDST7020-AE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course evaluates leadership in context of organizational and institutional environments. Students will develop an in depth understanding of organizational and institutional theory and practices recognizing the unique contribution of both fields in understanding the formal and informal structures and rational and irrational processes in any collective activity. Students will be equipped with multiple perspectives to strategically frame and leverage organizational and institutional policies and practices to promote ethical and desired outcomes. Prerequisite: LDST7020 (4 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Spring 2027 LDST7210-A Session
01/11/2027
04/24/2027
Online Shoup, John R.
Spring 2027 LDST7210-B Session
01/11/2027
04/24/2027
Online Shoup, John R.
Summer 2027 LDST7210-AE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course is in a series designed to provide intensive professional exposure in chosen clinical specialties to further the student's clinical medicine proficiency and professional competencies. Students will apply advanced and specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes beyond entry-level practice as it applies to medical acumen, preceptorship, research, and education. (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Summer 2027 PAST7500-AE Session 1
05/10/2027
07/04/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

This course is in a series designed to provide intensive professional exposure in chosen clinical specialties to further the student's clinical medicine proficiency and professional competencies. Students will apply advanced and specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes beyond entry-level practice as it applies to medical acumen, preceptorship, research, and education. Prerequisite: PAST7500 (3 Units)

SemesterCourse SectionDatesLocationInstructor
Summer 2027 PAST7600-AE Session 2
07/05/2027
08/29/2027
Online STAFF, STAFF

Admission standards for graduate studies at 麻豆社区app can be found in the admissions section of the University Catalog. In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:

  • Applicants must have a completed master's degree.
    • 3.0 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA
  • Applicants must have completed an accredited physician assistant/associate program.
  • Applicants must provide proof of PA Certification, state licensure, or PA-C Emeritus.
  • Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student's choice)
    • What are your educational goals? How will this program help meet those goals? What makes you a good fit for CBU?
  • Demonstrate ability to meet the University's technology requirements

Additional Requirements for International Students:

Visit calbaptist.edu/admissions-aid/international/how-to-apply/international-graduate-applicants

*Curriculum and program design subject to change.

Contact the Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Chair: Heather Ontiveros
Department Secretary: Daphne Paramo
Graduate Admissions Counselor: Sarah Reyes
Email: sareyes@calbaptist.edu (for admissions and application questions)
Phone: 951-343-4776

Mailing Address:
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504

Physical Address:
10370 Hemet Street
Riverside, CA 92503