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Do you already hold a position in a healthcare-related field for which you are actively credentialed or licensed? Do you want to advance your knowledge and skills? If this sounds like you, our Health Science program may put you on the track to obtaining higher positions within your organization.
This program is designed specifically for individuals who already have a degree and wish to advance their skills in specific areas. However, there are transfer opportunities available should you wish to continue your education within one of the specializations and obtain a bachelor’s degree.
If you do not have a healthcare credential and are not working in the healthcare field, you may be interested in the associate in healthcare management.
After graduating from our Health Science program, you will be ready to advance your career in:
This program may be the perfect fit if you:
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Our program is ideal if you currently work in health care and have credentials. Your healthcare credential or licensure allows you to receive up to 30 credits towards the completion of the associate degree. You will select from one of the following areas of study to focus your coursework:
If you have the following certification, you may enroll in the EFDA concentration:
Because of the nature of our program, it is selective. This means that certain criteria must be met beyond our standard admission application. For the specific requirements and approved credentials please visit the health careers section of our website.
After graduating from one of the following concentrations in our Health Science Program, you will be able to:
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Concentration:
Management/Marketing Concentration
Social Services Concentration
Our Health Science Program is designed for individuals who are currently employed in the healthcare field and possess a license or credential. If you wish to continue your education and pursue a bachelor’s degree, there are transfer opportunities. We encourage you to select a four-year school as soon as possible as each school has its own unique program requirements. It is important that you know what your desired school’s program requirements are early enough so that you can take the proper courses at HACC.
Browse our various transfer options below:
Saint Francis University - Francis Worldwide: | Health Science (A.A.S.) (pdf) |
Our program is available at the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Gettysburg, Lebanon and York campuses through various modalities (e.g., on-campus/in-person instruction, hybrid, synchronous remote instruction and/or asynchronous instruction). All of the EFDA courses offered within the Expanded Dental Functions concentration can taken at the Harrisburg Campus through on-campus/in-person instruction.
Yes! Through the HACC Foundation, there are scholarships available. Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/Scholarships for details and deadlines.
We offer classes in the spring, summer and fall. To apply anytime, visit our website. When you submit your application please include program code 3656 to ensure you apply to correct program.
Future students, we are excited to connect with you and answer your questions. Please choose the option that works best for you to meet with us.
Current HACC students, please contact our Advising Department with any questions.