BUA 265 — BUA 265
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS 30 CAREER STUDIES Credential: Associate in Applied Science Degree (60-63 credit hours) Program Overview: Students enroll in the Career Studies program at Eastern Maine Community College for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to, the necessity to enroll in prerequisite courses required for admission to certain programs of study and the desire to explore career options prior to selecting a program of choice. Health Science Pathway: The Health Science Pathway option allows students to explore EMCC’s allied health and nursing programs while pursuing course credits required for a certificate or degree. The new Exploring Careers in Healthcare course introduces students to the Health Science Pathway with a collective overview of what it means to study in an allied health program and to work in a healthcare profession. Program Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete the A.A.S. degree will be able to : o recognize and apply appropriate terminology within the chosen area of specialization; o describe ethical and responsible behavior relative to the chosen career field; o recognize the value of diversity in opinions, values, abilities, and cultures of colleagues and customers in a professional workplace; o apply problem -solving skills and quantitative analysis using technology relative to the area of specialization; and o utilize appropriate information resources to gather and disseminate technical information within the chosen caree