Pre-Healthcare Academy
About The Academy
The Coleman College Pre-Healthcare Academy is designed to help students build a strong foundation before enrolling in a healthcare program or transferring to a four-year institution. This academy offers key courses, including prerequisites for many health sciences programs, that prepare students academically and professionally for success in the healthcare field. Whether you're exploring your options or preparing for a specific program, the Pre-Healthcare Academy provides the right first steps toward a future in healthcare.
Academy General Information
Before starting the Coleman College Pre-Healthcare Academy, students are required to meet with an academic advisor. The advisor will help assess your interests, career goals, and academic background to guide you in selecting the right set of courses. These courses are carefully designed to prepare you for success in healthcare programs and are applicable toward multiple degree and certificate options offered at Coleman College for Health Sciences.
Students will enroll in a set of foundational courses, including prerequisites that are commonly required across various Health Sciences programs. This flexibility allows students to explore different healthcare career paths while staying on track academically.
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As you progress through the semester and begin narrowing down your program of interest, it’s important to continue meeting with your advisor. Your advisor will work with you to adjust your degree plan as needed, ensuring your coursework aligns with your chosen program and minimizes delays toward graduation or transfer.
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The Pre-Healthcare Academy supports a strategic transition into selective-admissions programs or transfer pathways, while keeping your options open as you make informed decisions about your healthcare career.
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Students in the Pre-Healthcare Academy who decide to pursue academic coursework with the goal of transferring to a four-year institution can apply many of their completed courses toward an Associate in Science (AS) degree. This flexible pathway allows students to stay on track academically while exploring various healthcare or science-related majors at the university level.
To ensure all courses align with the AS degree and transfer requirements, students must meet regularly with an academic advisor. Advisors will assist you in identifying the best transfer pathway based on your career goals, preferred institutions, and intended major, ensuring every course counts.