Associate in Arts, Health Care Studies

at Community College of Philadelphia

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.