Medical Assistant to Health Sciences
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.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
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 Workers or | 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