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Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in chiropractic is a two-year
program that concentrates on core curriculum requirements that
are tailored for transfer toward advanced degrees in chiropractic
medicine.
Careers for chiropractic physicians include: - private
practice- chiropractic clinics - hospitals - clinics.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in dentistry is a two-year
program that concentrates on core curriculum requirements that
are tailored for transfer toward advanced degrees in dentistry.
Career opportunities include: - dentists - orthodontists - oral
and maxillofacial surgeons - prosthodontists.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in dietetics is a two-year
program that concentrates on core curriculum requirements that
are tailored for transfer toward a bachelor degree in dietetics.
Careers for Dietitians include: - hospitals
and extended care facilities - public
health settings, such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs - food
stamp programs - programs for the elderly - non-commercial
and commercial food service operations.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in pre-medicine is a two-year
program that concentrates on core curriculum requirements that
are tailored for transfer toward advanced degrees in medicine.
Career opportunities include: - physician
- specialist - surgeon - internal
medicine - pediatrics - obstetrics - gynecology - preventive
medicine.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in pre mortuary science
will prepare students for a specialized program in Mortuary Science
and a career in funeral
service.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in nursing / dental hygiene
is a two-year program that concentrates on core curriculum requirements
that are tailored for transfer to dental hygiene program or registered
nurse program.
Careers in dental hygiene include: - private
dental office hygienists - research
assistant - offices
of physicians - clinical
practice in public or school health programs.
Career opportunities of a Registered Nurse and licensed practical
nurse include: -
offices of physicians - home health
care services - nursing care facilities - employment
services - outpatient care centers - government
agencies - social assistance agencies - educational
services.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in pharmacy is a two-year
program that concentrates on core curriculum requirements that
are tailored for transfer toward a bachelor degree in pharmacy.
Careers in pharmacy include: - pharmacists,
technicians, and aides in - community
pharmacies - hospital,
nursing home - mental
health institution - health
clinic - home
health care.
Expanded opportunities
include: - pharmaceutical
marketing or sales - health
insurance companies - government
agencies - managed care organizations - public
health care services - military - pharmacy
associations - education and research.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis
in physical therapy is a two-year program that concentrates on
core curriculum requirements that are tailored for transfer toward
advanced degrees in physical therapy. Depending on state requirements,
an AS in Physical Therapy could qualify you to work as a physical
therapist assistant.
Careers include physical therapy services in - personal
trainer - aerobics instructor - health
and fitness centers - medical and surgical
hospitals - nursing homes - outpatient
clinics - rehabilitation centers - public
school systems - home healthcare agencies - offices
of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists.
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis in pre-athletic training
is a two-year program that concentrates on core curriculum requirements
that are tailored for transfer toward advanced degrees in sports
medicine.
Careers include - sports
medical positions with professional sports teams - sporting
clubs - hospitals - wellness
centers - school districts - college
sports - corporations’ fitness
centers. 
Associate
of Science Degree with an emphasis
in veterinary medicine is a two-year program that concentrates
on core curriculum requirements that are tailored for transfer
toward advanced degrees in veterinary medicine. The AS degree
may qualify you for entry-level paraprofessional jobs in private
veterinary clinics.
Careers in animal care clinics and hospitals include - veterinary - nurse - paraprofessional - technician - assistant.
Expanded careers in veterinary medicine include: - animal
caregivers - researchers - inspectors - regulatory
policy makers for a diverse range of private
and public organizations, including: - public
health and food agencies - animal control
and humane organizations - government
regulatory agencies - zoos and amusement
parks - pharmaceutical and biomedical
research firms - biochemical science
corps - agricultural chemical industry - government
agencies.
Opportunities in government agencies include: - Department
of Health and Human Services - Department
of Agriculture - U.S. Army and Air
Force - Department of Energy - Peace
Corps - Aeronautics and Space Administration - Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - parks and
ranges - wildlife conservation.
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