Academic Programs
Although Harcum degree programs are divided into three distinct centers - Allied Health, Business and Professional Studies, and Social Sciences -- all programs at Harcum College share the same characteristics of excellence:
- All instruction is by professionals in their field.
- All students are given the opportunity to complete a career-related work experience either through required internships, clinical or practicum experiences, or service learning activities.
- All programs integrate liberal learning throughout their curriculum.
- All students graduate with both career-specific and life-enriching skills.
Allied Health programs prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry as well as for transfer to a 4-year college. Programs listed under Allied Health include:
Allied Health Science
Animal Center Management
Dental Assisting with EFDA
Dental Hygiene
Histology
Medical Laboratory Technician
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Phlebotomy(certificate)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Allied Health Science-Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Veterinary Technology
The Business programs provide excellence in business education by offering an appropriate blend of the fundamental principles and practices of business. The program emphasizes contemporary business theory and practices set in a diverse and ethical context. Students experience a liberal arts and science core that develops writing and communication skills as well as critical thinking skills. The Business Advisory Board, which is composed of executives from companies throughout the Delaware Valley, provides ongoing review of the Business curriculum to ensure its quality. They also furnish advice on preparing students for successful professional careers. Due to the evolving nature of this field of study, a student may be required to repeat courses taken over five years ago. This also applies to transfer courses.
Within our business degree, all students register for the business core and select a business concentration in any of the following areas:
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Design
Interior Design
International Business
Retail Merchandising
Sports Management
Students enrolled in the Social Sciences Center prepare for careers in sccial sciences professions or transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Programs include:
Law & Justice
Early Childhood Education
Human Services
General Studies
The College offers credit-bearing DEGREE and certificate programs. The Office of Continuing Studies also offers non-credit certificate programs.
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