Health Science
Associate in Science
Do you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the healthcare field? This highly flexible degree is designed for students that already have a health occupation license and want to pursue a bachelor’s degree to advance their careers. Students holding a professional license or certification can receive credit for prior learning, which may shorten the length of the program and make it more affordable. Our graduates successfully transfer to Rutgers, New Jersey City University, William Paterson, Berkeley College and more. If you are an allied health paraprofessional looking for upward mobility, this degree is for you.
60
Total Credits
In-demand Career
Competitive Salary
Designed to Transfer
What Jobs Can I Get?
You can get some entry-level jobs right after graduation. Others will require a Bachelor’s Degree.
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as…
Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized…
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of…
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a…
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Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.
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Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments,…
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching…
I am thankful and excited to have a job. The healthcare faculty at PCCC have been incredibly supportive of me in achieving my career goal.
What Will I Learn?
Graduates will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge and skills from the science and liberal arts into healthcare.
- Describe the evidence on racial/ethics disparities in healthcare and healthcare use in the United States.
- Apply ethical principles and rules to selected ethical problems in healthcare.
- Communicate effectively with consumers, providers, employees and other healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- Access information from appropriate sources relevant to contemporary healthcare issues.
In addition to the program-specific outcomes listed above, students completing the Associate degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in the General Education learning outcomes. Specific outcomes may vary by program; please refer to the program requirements below.
Suggested Sequence (60 Credits)
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| BS 103 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| CIS 101 Computer Concepts and Applications | 3.0 |
| EN 101 Composition I | 3.0 |
| MA 103 Basic Statistics | 3.0 |
| SO 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| Total | 16.0 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| BS 104 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| EN 102 Composition II | 3.0 |
| ENS 106 Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| PH 106 Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 |
| PS 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| Total | 16.0 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| Professional Electives | 15.0 |
| Total | 15.0 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHE 250 Issues in Modern Healthcare | 1.0 |
| Professional Electives | 12.0 |
| Total | 13.0 |
Admission Requirements
- Documentation of a license or certification in a health science, hospital-based or accredited post-secondary program.
- Official transcripts from the appropriate learning institution.
- Acceptance into the program by the department chair.
Transferred Credits & Waiver Stipulation
- Transfer students with advanced standing must earn a minimum of thirty-two (32) Passaic County College credits to be awarded towards a degree. These credits are in addition to the awarded credits for previous training.
- A maximum of twenty-four (24) credits may be awarded to students for holding a professional license or certification based on evaluation of the prior program contact hours as indicated below:
| Between 100 and 199 contact hours may earn 6 college credits |
| Between 200 and 299 contact hours may earn 12 college credits |
| Between 300 and 399 contact hours may earn 18 college credits |
| Between 400 and 499 contact hours may earn 20 college credits |
| Over 500 contact hours may earn 24 credits |
3. The number of awarded credits will be determined by the department chair.
Questions? Contact Us
Phone: 973-684-5280
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 973-684-5843
Postal address:
One College Blvd.
Paterson, NJ 07505