An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's accredited associate degree program in Medical Assistant prepares graduates to work with other members of the health care team performing both clinical duties (assisting with patient care) and administrative duties (performing medical office tasks). Graduates may apply to take the certification exam given by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Successful candidates are Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), with employment opportunities in physicians' offices, hospitals, and other health care facilities. Wilmington University's degree completion program in Health Sciences is for Allied Health practitioners who have earned an Associate's Degree with an Allied Health concentration. This degree is intended for students who have an interest in healthcare roles which provide managerial, educational, and/ or clinical expert direction as well as attracting those students on a pathway toward graduate study. The Health Sciences program intends to stimulate continued professional development and advancement toward graduate education.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Medical Assistant (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester 1 (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
SSC 100
First Year Seminar
1
BIO 110
Essentials: Anatomy and Physiology
4
5
Semester 2 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
ENG 101
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing
3
MAT 153
College Math and Statistics
4
BIO 100
Medical Terminology
3
OAT 121
Keyboarding
4
14
Semester 3 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
CIS 107
Intro to Computer/Application
3
SPA 135
Spanish for Healthcare Workersor
3
COM 111
Human Communications
3
ENG 102
Composition and Research
3
SOC 213
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3
12
Semester 4 (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
MEA 100
Intro to Medical Assisting
3
MEA 120
Medical Office Procedures I
4
MEA 150
Medical Lab Procedures I
4
11
Semester 5 (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
MEA 125
Medical Office Procedures II
4
MEA 151
Medical Lab Procedures II
4
MEA 170
Pharm for Medical Assisting
4
12
Semester 6 (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
PSY 121
General Psychology
3
MEA 270
Medical Assistant Seminar
3
MEA 290
Medical Assistant Internship
4
10
Health Sciences (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Semester 7 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
SCI XXX
Science Elective*
4
ENG 310
Research Writing
3
HSC 303
Professionalism in Health Sciences
3
HSC 323
Health Education & Principles of Teaching
3
XXX XXX
Humanities Elective
3
16
Semester 8 (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
SCI XXX
Science Elective*
4
HSC 313
Ethical and Legal Issues of Health Care
3
HSC 333
Leadership for the Healthcare Professional
3
MAT 308
Inferential Statistics*
3
POL 380
Health Care Policy
3
16
Semester 9 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
XXX XXX
Science Elective
4
HSC 343
Research for Evidenced Based Practice
3
HSC 423
Essentials of Public Health
3
XXX XXX
Health Science Upper Level Elective
3
13
Semester 10 (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
XXX XXX
Free Elective/Certificate Course
3
XXX XXX
Free Elective/Certificate Course
3
XXX XXX
Health Science Upper Level Electives
3
HSC 433
Health Sciences Practicum/Capstone
3
12
-Science Electives can be taken at Delaware Tech, please see advisor for recommended Science Courses. Delaware Tech students could also take MAT 135, Biomedical Statistics, MAT 250, Fundamentals of Statistics with Business Applications, or MATT 255, Business Statistics I, to cover the MAT 308, Inferential Statistics requirement at Wilmington University.
-The Bachelor of Science program in Health Sciences at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits. -Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor. -It is recommended students pursue Health Information Technology Certificate at WilmU
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech Wilmington: (302) 259-6610
Wilmington University Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594 Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780 New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 09/2018
