Take exciting hands-on courses as you prepare for a rewarding profession in many computer-related careers and industries.

• Learn from distinguished faculty with practical expertise in a variety of computer science fields.
• Gain more experience and use the special-purpose labs running advanced software applications.
• Have access to UNIX and LINUX workstation labs as well as the CMU Center for Software Development.
• Gain hands-on experience and develop skills using the special-purpose labs running advanced software applications.
• Participate in faculty-driven research on interesting technology areas such as machine learning, data mining, social media and computer security.

The Physician Assistant Program at Central Michigan University (CMU) is a 27-month program that provides the academic and clinical training that prepares you to be certified and licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision in an ethical, compassionate and professional manner. The first students matriculated in May 1996 and the first class graduated in July 1998.

CMU created the program to address the healthcare needs of residents in the northern lower peninsula and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which includes many rural and medically underserved communities.

CMU, founded in 1892, is a public institution of higher education accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and currently enrolls more than 16,000 students. The PA Program is housed in The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.

Once you successfully complete the requirements of the CMU PA Program, you are awarded a Master of Science degree. Upon completion of the program, you are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) and may apply for licensure in any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. If you are seeking employment in states other than Michigan, you may obtain further information on the submission of a state-specific licensure application from the American Academy of Physician Assistant's website or the respective state.