Area of Study

Health Care Transfer Programs

Northeastern is the place to start your journey into the Health Care Profession, which is in high demand regardless of economic conditions, and which provides salaries that are a good return on educational investment!

Northeastern offers comprehensive coursework in biology, chemistry and mathematics to meet the entrance requirements for a variety of health professions.

The opportunities for career advancement through additional training are great and salaries earned provide a good return on educational investment in the health care field.

Job Outlook

There are a number of career paths that stem from Northeastern's Health Care Transfer Program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides insight and resources.

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Salary

There are a number of career paths that stem from Northeastern's Health Care Transfer Program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides median wage information.

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Program Requirements / Classes

Nutrition and Food Science - Dietetics	AS
Chiropractic Tract	AS
Dentistry Tract Emphasis	AS
Medical Tract Emphasis	AS
Microbiology Emphasis	AS
Mortuary Tract	AS
Nursing Tract Emphasis (CU-Anschutz)	AS
Nursing Tract Emphasis (UNC)	AS
Occupational Therapy Tract Emphasis	AS
Pharmacy Tract Emphasis	AS
Physical Therapy Tract Emphasis	AS
Physician's Assistant Tract	AS
Veterinary Medicine Tract Emphasis	AS
Speech Pathology - Audiology	AS

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.