Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Why the physician assistant profession?
Practise explaining why the PA role fits your experiences and goals. Review whether you distinguish the profession clearly, use specific evidence, and connect your motivation to patient care; then record again with a sharper answer.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Duration: 29 months and 105 credits.
- Location: Union, New Jersey.
- Cohort: 25.
- Start: September each year; exact next year not published.
- Review: rolling after the application opens July 15.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Probation; next review April 2028.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, 3.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPAs, 500 healthcare hours, 20 PA exposure hours, GRE, three recommendations and a supplemental fee. Official program
Important dates
- July 15: Kean's CASPA program opens each year.
- January 15: recurring priority deadline.
- March 1: recurring regular deadline; application must be verified.
- September: one cohort begins each year.
Kean does not currently assign these recurring dates to a specific next entry year. Official program
How selection works
Kean uses rolling holistic review while checking GPA, clinical hours, PA exposure, references and supplemental completion. Interviews assess motivation, communication, stress tolerance, time management and presentation. Exact quantitative weights are not public. Official FAQ
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected candidates complete a personal interview assessing motivation, communication, stress tolerance, time management and presentation.
Not published
Exact dates, modality, format, duration, exercises, interviewer roles, file access, rubric and quantitative weights are not public. Official FAQ
Who this program may suit
Kean may suit applicants seeking a small New Jersey cohort who can assess the implications of extended probation. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response explaining why the PA profession fits your goals. Review whether your example is specific and evidence-based. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much healthcare experience is required?
At least 500 hours, plus 20 hours shadowing or working with a PA.
Is the GRE required?
Yes. Kean publishes competitive guidance near the 40th percentile in each area.
When does the program start?
One cohort of 25 begins each September; the exact next entry year is not published.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA lists extended Accreditation-Probation, with the next review in April 2028.
Sources
Recommended preparation
Physician Assistant Interview Essentials
Build a credible PA interview foundation through four focused spoken responses: profession-specific motivation, interprofessional teamwork, fair clinical decision-making, and reflective use of feedback.
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