Allied Health Concentration (GSAH)

A Degree in General Studies

This concentration is for those who anticipate applying to a healthcare program, allowing them to complete general education requirements prior to program acceptance. Most of the MWCC healthcare programs have selective admissions programs (see page 15 of the college catalog). Acceptance into this General Studies Concentration does not guarantee admission into a selective healthcare program.

Campus/format: This degree can be completed online or during the day or evening at the Gardner or Leominster Campus.

Special requirements: Students should become familiar with the admission requirements and application deadline of their intended selective program. Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.

Helpful hints: General Studies is a good alternative if you have not decided on a career or transfer program. However, once you have decided, it is suggested that you change your program of study as soon as possible.

Transfer options: Students interested in pursuing a selective healthcare program should apply after fulfilling prerequisite requirements.

3 Plus ONE eligible–go to: www.mwcc.edu/3PlusONE

Visit MWCC’s transfer planning services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu

Career electives: CHC110 Reiki, CHC101 Intro to Complementary Healthcare, PLB101 Introduction to Phlebotomy, PLB203 Phlebotomy Practicum, EKG101 EKG: Concepts and Practice, CHC110 Reiki, HEA115 Nurse Assistant Theory, HEA116 Nursing Aid Practicum, PER130 Health, Fitness and Wellness, NUT101 Intro to Nutrition, CHC102 Foundations of Yoga, CHC202 Yoga II; CHC204 Yoga III.

Program Competencies

Program Competencies are those outcomes outlined in the Institutional Effectiveness and Learning Outcomes Assessment section. See page 37 of
the college catalog.

Technical Standards*

*general information about technical standards and accommodation.

Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
2. Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format.
3. Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.