Health Sciences Programs
Your Path to a Career in Health Sciences!
Opportunities in the healthcare field are in high demand. MACC has several options through our Health Science Programs. Graduates from these programs have an extremely high hire rate. Health Science combines science and healthcare into a number of career fields that are committed to improving the healthcare industry and delivering quality care to patients, no matter what the population.
You can work to improve individual and public health in a number of ways, but no matter which area you choose, you’ll use science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to achieve your goal.
Program Name: Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) (ADN)
Time: 2-year program
Degree: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN degree)
Due Dates: March 15, September 30
Classes Begin: Each Fall/Each Spring
Special Notes:
2.7 GPA
TEAS test - 58% or higher
Completion of general education courses prior
Program Name: Behavioral Health Support (BHS)
Time: 1+1 (1 year of program prerequisite courses and 1 year of program professional coursework)
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Due Dates: April 15
Classes Begin: Each Fall
Special Notes:
Must complete 30 credit hours of general education courses prior to entering the one-year professional courses
Background check required
Program Name: LPN to ADN Bridge Program
Time: 1-year program
Degree: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN degree)
Due Dates: September 1
Classes Begin: Each January (runs on alternate calendar)
Special Notes:
2.7 GPA
TEAS test - 58% or higher
Prerequisites of 23 hours required
Program Name: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Time: 1-year program
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Due Dates: May 15
Classes Begin: Each Fall
Special Notes:
2.5 GPA
25 credit hours of general education courses prior to beginning program
Program Name: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Time: 1-year program
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Due Dates: May 15
Classes Begin: Each Fall
Special Notes:
2.5 GPA
25 credit hours of general education courses prior to beginning program
Program Name: Phlebotomy Training
Time: 1 course (4 credit hours/100 clinical hours)
Degree: Certificate
Classes Begin: Spring
Special Notes:
Must complete admission requirements before enrolling in course
Program Name: Practical Nursing (PN)
Time: 1-year program
Degree: PN Certificate
Due Dates: April 1 priority enrollment May 15
Classes Begin: Each August (runs on alternate calendar)
Special Notes:
2.5 GPA
TEAS test - 58% or higher
Prerequisite of Human Anatomy & Fundamentals of Math
Program Name: Respiratory Care
Time: 1-year program
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Due Dates: June 1
Classes Begin: Each Fall
Special Notes:
2.5 GPA
Prerequisites required
Observations and essay required
Program Name: Surgical Technologist (ST)
Time: 1-year program
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Due Dates: May 30
Classes Begin: Each Fall
Special Notes:
2.0 GPA
21 credit hours of specific general education prerequisites
TEAS 50% or higher