The Health Care Studies program is designed for students interested in entering the health care profession. The program provides students with the foundational courses necessary to either enter one of the College’s other health care programs, or, for interested students, transfer to bachelor’s or master’s degree programs in the health sciences fields such as nursing, health information management, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The program also enables students to graduate with an A.A. degree in Health Care Studies. While in the program, students may also opt to obtain a proficiency certificate to enhance their knowledge and skills of a particular area in health care and to increase their employment opportunities upon graduation from the College.
Health Care Studies
Description:
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills, particularly as they apply to the health care setting.
- Explain the factors that influence health and disease.
- Explain social and psychological factors that influence human behavior.
- Define a career goal and outline the academic process required to reach that goal.
Program Entry Requirements:
Students are typically required to take the College's placement tests at their time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of the degree program.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
Allied Health 101, Introduction to the Health Care Professions, must be taken before 12 college credits have been earned. This course is a cornerstone of the Health Care Studies program, requiring students to define a career goal and outline the academic process required to reach that goal.
To qualify for the A.A. Degree in Health Care Studies, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours as prescribed and attain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and complete all course and credit requirements with no grade below a “C” in any course. It is recommended that students who transfer into the program with earned credits take AH 101 during their first semester in the Health Care Studies Program.
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH 101 - Introduction to the Health Care Professions | 3 credits | ||
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 credits | ENGL 101 | |
| CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts | 3 credits | Tech Comp | |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher | 3 credits | Mathematics | |
| BIOL 106 - General Biology I or BIOL 109-110 Anatomy and Physiology I & II |
4 credits | Natural Sciences |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits | |
| MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis or MATH 251 - Statistics for Science |
For MATH 150: FNMT 118 ready |
3 or 4 credits | |
| BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 109-110 Anatomy and Physiology I & II |
For BIOL 110: BIOL 109 with a grade of “C” or better | 4 credits | |
| SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits | Social Science. Writing Intensive, Interpretive Studies, American/Global Diversity | |
| AH 116 - Interpersonal and Professional Skills in the Health Care Setting or ENGL 115 - Public Speaking |
For ENGL 115: ENGL 101 which may be taken concurrently | 3 credits |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTR 106 - Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyle or NUTR 111 - Introduction to Nutrition |
For DIET 111: ENGL 101 and BIOL 109 | 3 credits | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 credits | Humanities | |
| General Elective**** | 3 or 4 credits | ||
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology or Health Elective ** |
For PSYC 215: PSYC 101 101 or BIOL 109 | 3 credits | |
| Health** or Science Elective *** | 3 credits |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites and Corequisites | Credits | Gen Ed Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 215 - Developmental Psychology or Health Elective ** |
For PSYC 215: PSYC 101 or BIOL 109 | 3 credits | |
| Health** or Science Elective*** |
3 or 4 credits | ||
| General Elective**** | 3 or 4 credits | ||
| General Elective**** | 3 or 4 credits | ||
| General Elective**** | 3 or 4 credits |
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
60
* Students should select Biology courses according to academic goal. Required science courses vary per program or certificate.
** Health Elective – includes any Allied Health, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Ophthalmic Technician or Respiratory Technology course.
***Science Elective – includes any Biology, Chemistry, Physics or STS course
**** All students must have a minimum of 60 credits in order to graduate. Depending on courses selected above, the number of general electives required will vary. Students must earn at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and complete all course and credit requirements with no grade below a “C” in any course.
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
For More Information, Contact:
Contact The Division of Math, Science and Health Careers, Room W1-1, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8430; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010