Surgical Technology 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 Surgical Technology degree prepares students to work in the fascinating world of the operating room under the supervision of a surgeon - handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. They anticipate the needs of the surgical team and monitor the environment to maximize patient safety. Delaware Tech offers the only associate degree program in Delaware for surgical technologists, and graduates will be sought by hospitals and outpatient surgical centers throughout the state and the region. If you're able to work well under pressure with speed, accuracy, and concentration, surgical technology may be for you. Wilmington University's bachelor's degree completion program in Health Sciences is for Allied Health practitioners who have earned an associate degree with an Allied Health concentration. The program enables practitioners to transfer up to 75 credits from their initial education. The goal of the program is to provide expert practitioners in the Allied Health field with the knowledge and skill needed to teach the next generation of Allied Health practitioners or to advance in their careers with a focus in administration.
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
Surgical Technology (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| BIO 100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO 120 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| CHM 100 | Basic Chemistry or | 4 |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry OR High School Chemistry with a "C" | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 129 | Math for Health Sciences | 3 |
| 18/19 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 5 |
| BIO 125 | Intro to Microbiology | 4 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| SGT 100 | Introduction to Surgical Technology | 2 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| 17 | ||
Third Semester (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 111 | Sociology or | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| SGT 200 | Surgical Technology I* | 4 |
| SGT 202 | Pharmacology for Surgical Technology* | 1 |
| SGT 203 | Surgical Technology Lab I* | 2 |
| 10 | ||
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SGT 210 | Surgical Technology II** | 4 |
| SGT 213 | Surgical Technology Lab II** | 2 |
| SGT 220 | Surgical Technology III | 4 |
| SGT 223 | Surgical Technology Lab III | 2 |
| 12 | ||
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SGT 221 | Surgical Technology Internship | 12 |
| SGT 222 | Surgical Technology IV | 2 |
| 14 | ||
Health Sciences (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Sixth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 | ||
Eighth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 343 | Research for Evidenced Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 423 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Ninth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 433 | Health Sciences Practicum/Capstone | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Health Sciences | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Upper Level Health Sciences | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective Certificate Course | 3 |
| 12 | ||
* SGT 200, SGT 202, SGT 203 are offered during Session 3 of the summer semester
** SGT 210 and SGT 213 must be successfully completed in the first 7 week session of the semester before proceeding to SGT 220 and SGT 223 which are offered in the second 7 week session of the semester.
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.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1734
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