Medical Assisting, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Health Sciences
Location(s): General education courses are available at all BC locations.
Program Entrance Requirements: Students must have graduated from a Medical Assisting College Credit Certificate (CCC) or (PSAV) program.
Program Description: The Medical Assisting program is a degree completion option for students who have completed a Medical Assisting College Credit Certificate (CCC) or (PSAV) program. Students who complete a Medical Assisting Career Certificate Program from an Institution using the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Curriculum Frameworks shall receive 44 college credits toward the Medical Assisting A.S. degree.
Additional Program Information
Students must complete all required coursework with a grade of “C” or higher and earn a minimum degree grade point average of 2.0.
- Medical Assisting, Associate of Science 2511
- Bachelor of Applied Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics 1 | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | 3.00 |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Science Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| Total Technical College Articulated Credits | 44 | |
| Total Credits | 65 | |
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MGF1106 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL REASONING recommended.
Note:
See General Education course information here.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Earned industry certifications
- Prior Learning Assessment
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses: N/A
Get an Internship
After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!
Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
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Fund Your Education
This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available. This program is part of the Career Source Broward ITA List.