Overview
The Advanced Health Careers Preparatory Certificate provides recognition that a student has completed courses required for admission into academic programs in health fields such as Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D), Doctor of Physical Therapy (PTD), or Physician Assistant (PA).
Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education to qualify for program entry. To earn the certificate, students must complete a minimum of 14 credit hours from the courses listed. A minimum grade of C is required for all courses. If a student does not meet the prerequisites for a listed course, additional courses may be required.
Course selections must be approved by the student’s advisor.
Contacts
Advisor
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Qualify for admission to graduate-level academic programs in allied health fields or Biology
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Depends on graduate-level field of study
Graduate Employment Outlook
Depends on field of study
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Depends on field of study
Contacts
Advisor
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Advanced Health Careers Preparatory Certificate (AHPC)
Program Prerequisite: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or Program Advisor consent, is required to enroll in the certificate program.
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXX XXX AHPC Elective 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| XXX XXX AHPC Elective 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| XXX XXX AHPC Elective 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| XXX XXX AHPC Elective 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 10 | 10 | 14 | |
Electives
| Advanced Health Careers Preparatory Certificate Electives | ||
| Complete at least 14 credits from courses listed below, with a minimum grade of C for all courses. Students must consult with the Program Advisor before registering for courses. | ||
| Biology | ||
| BIO 115 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 131 | Biology 1 | 5 |
| BIO 132 | Biology 2 | 5 |
| BIO 151 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 152 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| BIO 220 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 230 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIO 240 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BIO 250 | Cell Biology | 5 |
| BIO 260 | Genetics | 5 |
| BIO 270 | Ecology | 5 |
| BIO 275 | Animal Behavior | 5 |
| BIO 240 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHE 110 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 111 | Bio-Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 121 & CHE 131 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Lab * |
5 |
| CHE 122 & CHE 132 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Lab * |
5 |
| CHE 201 & CHE 211 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Lab * |
5 |
| CHE 202 & CHE 212 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Lab * |
5 |
| Other Electives | ||
| DT 120 | Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle | 3 |
| PSY 225 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| * | Must co-register for laboratory course |