Career Studies Certificate
Offered through AL, AN, ELI, LO, MA, WO, MEC
Purpose: The growth and development of the health professions as well as the changes in healthcare requires the healthcare provider be multi-skilled and well prepared. This program is designed for those individuals interested in entering the health professions. The program will enable students interested in healthcare professions to acquire an academic foundation to continue their education in one of the A.A.S. programs offered at the Medical Education Campus or prepare for entry to a variety of allied health baccalaureate programs. Students should consult an academic advisor in selecting electives to this curriculum.
Recommended Preparation: Admission to the College.
Occupational Objective: Prepare students to enter allied health programs and, in turn, prepare students for entry into the health professions.
1 BIO 141-142 must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Students preparing for entry to competitive placement programs (Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Radiography) must earn a grade of "B" or higher.
2 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.
3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
4 MTH 151 or higher-level math course.
5 Electives may be chosen from general education program requirements and/or open enrollment major course headings. Students preparing for enty to the following programs may wish to consider these courses:
| Dental Hygiene |
BIO 205 - General Microbiology |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
DMS 100 - Introduction to DMS |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
PHY 101 - Introduction to Physics |
| Health Information Management |
CST 229 - Intercultural Communication |
| Medical Laboratory Technology |
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I |
| Radiography |
RAD 105 - Introduction to Radiology, Protection and Patient Care |
| Respiratory therapy |
RTH 120 - Fundamental Theory for Respiratory Care |