Harcum College

Allied Health Science

Many opportunities exist in hospitals, clinical and research facilities, and doctors' offices for individuals who want to become members of the Allied Health professional team. The Allied Health Science Associate of Science Degree Program is designed for students who desire to transfer to a four-year institution where they may complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree program.

Animal Center Management

Graduates of the Animal Center Management program will be prepared for management careers at facilities where animals are maintained. These facilities include, but are not limited to: zoological parks, wildlife refuges, veterinary hospitals, kennels, humane societies, and research facilities. Included in the curriculum are business courses, general education courses, and Animal Center Management courses that complement the major.

Behavioral Health Science

The Behavioral Health Science program provides students who are interested in psychology and therapy with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to be successful in multiple Behavioral Science positions and/or to continue their education by transferring completed coursework to a Bachelor degree program.

Business Management

The Business Program prepares students for employment and continuing education through the integration of theory and practice. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the department blends the College's core curriculum with the student's desired area of study. The program prepares students to compete effectively in the local, national and global marketplace.

Dental Assisting

A dental assistant performs specific procedures on patients, exposes and processes radiographs, assists chairside, prepares and delivers dental materials, and participates in laboratory procedures. The Dental Assisting student's educational experience will span three semesters, including a separate ten-week summer session. Upon completion of the certificate program, graduates are eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board Exam.

Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygienist is a licensed, preventive, oral health care professional who provides a variety of patient care services. The graduate will be able to work in a variety of settings such as private practice, group specialty practice, hospitals, schools, and public health settings. After completion of the associate degree program, graduates are eligible to sit for licensing board exams.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to prepare students for one of two optional career paths. Through courses in early childhood development, program planning, and a variety of supervised practicum experiences with young children, students will be prepared to enter the field of childcare as assistant teachers or assistant group supervisors.

Educational Studies

Educational Studies equips students with a strong foundational understanding of educational principles, pedagogy, and the critical skills necessary for success in the field of education. Through interdisciplinary study, students delve into foundational theories and practices, covering topics such as educational psychology, curriculum development, assessment, and classroom management.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) performs restorative and preventative procedures on patients under the direct supervision of a dentist. An EFDA must be state-certified to practice. Upon successful completion of the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting degree program, the graduate is eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania EFDA certification exam.

Fashion Design

The Fashion Design Program prepares students for professional success in the fashion industry with tracks in both the design and marketing of fashion, fostering creativity, career readiness, and a global perspective. Excellent academic programs, hands-on experiential learning, and collaborations with fashion industry partners prepare students for careers in fashion or to transfer to four year schools.

Fashion Merchandising

A Fashion Merchandising degree at Harcum College will prepare you to focus your creative passion on marketing and selling fashion items over a variety of digital and in-person platforms.

General Studies

The General Studies Associate of Arts Degree program is designed for those students who expect to transfer to a four-year college or are undecided about a specific program of study and wish to explore a variety of academic fields. The curriculum permits students specialized, individual planning through the selection of electives.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design Program prepares students for a freelance or entry-level career in the design field. Learning from professionals in the field, students develop techniques and procedures required to produce a concept and render a visual image using professional design software. Students are prepared to meet the demand of working with deadlines, clients, art directors, and budgets.

Histotechnician

Histotechnicians play a critical role in preparing biopsy specimens for microscopic examination by the pathologist. Designed to prepare individuals for employment in a histology laboratory, the Histotechnician Associate of Science Degree program at Harcum College is a blended online program with limited on-site requirements, offering students the flexibility to earn an associate's degree on a full-time or part-time basis.

Human Services

The Human Services profession is dedicated to providing services to individuals and families in need of assistance. The goal of human services work is to enhance the quality of life for those who are served. Harcum's program includes generalist skills such as interviewing, observing, and recording pertinent information, implementing treatment plans, advocating for clients, conducting group sessions, and mobilizing community resources.

Interior Design

Interior Designers are highly imaginative, artistic, and resourceful. At Harcum College, Interior Design is a humanistic discipline: the art of conceiving, planning, and creating interior spaces that are made to serve people in answer to their individual and collective needs and desires. Students will learn CAD, Sketch-UP, Photoshop, and other regularly updated computer programs to meet the current needs of the industry.

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical laboratory technicians play an important role in detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Designed to prepare individuals for employment in a clinical laboratory environment, the Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Science Degree program at Harcum College is a blended online program with limited on-site requirements.

Nursing

Graduates of the Nursing Program are awarded the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and are eligible to take The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) examination to become a Registered Nurse. The program is offered in a Day Track and an Evening Track, with laboratory and clinical experiences scheduled based on availability of clinical sites. The Harcum College Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate of Science Degree program is designed to prepare students for a career in occupational therapy assisting. Occupational therapy is a health profession which utilizes everyday life activities to help people of all ages prevent, lessen, or overcome disabilities or illnesses that interfere with their ability to lead independent and satisfying lives.

Phlebotomy Technician

A career as a phlebotomy technician is a rewarding path for someone who desires to work directly with patients. Phlebotomy technicians are trained to create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while skillfully and safely drawing blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory. Students completing the PBT 210, PBT 201 and PBT 202 courses are eligible to take the phlebotomy certification exam sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy is a field of health care that uses the application of physical agents, therapeutic exercise, and activities in the treatment and restoration of human bodily function. The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students to provide direct patient care, using physical therapy treatments in a variety of departmental settings under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Practical Nursing

The Nursing program promotes excellence in nursing education through general education studies, nursing studies and supervised clinical experiences in varied healthcare settings.

Psychology

The Psychology Program provides a foundational understanding of Psychology with a focus on developmental psychology through the lifespan. Students will complete foundational courses in behavioral health, psychology, and sociology and then have the opportunity to focus on addictions counseling, cognitive conditions, and/or early childhood development.

Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technologists, or radiographers, are an integral part of the health care team, using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and radiation technique to obtain high quality diagnostic images of the human body. Upon graduation from Harcum College, the graduate will demonstrate entry level proficiency in imaging the human body to assure the correct diagnosis and proper treatment of each patient.

Registered Behavior Technician

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a para-professional responsible for implementing treatment plans for individuals with a variety of behavioral needs, including autism, Alzheimer's disease, brain injuries, addictions, and anxiety. This 40-hour program prepares people who would like to learn evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and strategies for helping individuals with cognitive differences.

Social Justice

In the Social Justice degree program students will develop a foundational understanding of the civil and criminal justice systems, community organizations, social movements, and the impact of bias, discrimination, and inequality. Current and historical social issues and movements will be included in the coursework (mass incarceration, real estate redlining, and inequality in healthcare).

Sports Management

The Business Program prepares students for employment and continuing education through the integration of theory and practice. The Sports Management program prepares students to compete effectively in the local, national, and global marketplace. The department is committed to preparing its students to assume leadership roles in their professions and communities.

Veterinary Nursing

The terms veterinary technician and veterinary nurse are currently used interchangeably in the veterinary profession. This six-semester, associate's degree program prepares students to enter a career as a veterinary nurse in private veterinary practice, zoo/wildlife medicine, biomedical research, pharmaceutical sales, teaching, humane societies, raising livestock, or anywhere that the health and welfare of animals is a concern.