This program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree to individuals already participating in their health care disciplines and credentialed with certificates or licenses in one of the numerous allied health disciplines such as a paramedic or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). It provides a way for students who only have a certificate in an area of allied health to build upon that certificate and earn an associates degree with additional college courses. Many health care providers offer a career ladder that may pay more for an employee with an AAS in Allied Health.

This degree is for persons already participating in their health care disciplines and credentialed with certificates and/or licenses who will receive up to 20 college credits for their previous training and experience. A student portfolio will be created and submitted with the certificate and/or license and will be evaluated. The evaluation will be based upon review of transcript(s) from previous educational program(s) and work experience documented on a resume and included in a student portfolio. Students complete the remaining credits as outlined in the curriculum of study and are awarded the AAS degree.

The AAS Degree is not intended to transfer to an upper-division college. Notwithstanding, most colleges will accept many of the courses on a course-by-course basis.

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Center for Academic Services for additional assistance.