Healthcare careers
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Career options in healthcare
Employment in healthcare occupations is “projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services.” Take a look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn more about various career paths, what these professionals do, where they work, how much they earn and much more. Then, scroll down to learn how you can get started at SC4.
Get started at SC4
Save time and money by starting at SC4. Take courses on your way to careers that require two-year associate, four-year bachelor’s and graduate degrees.
- Decide whether you’ll want to take courses, earn a full degree or certificate at SC4, and/or transfer to a four-year institution. Be sure to learn about transfer degrees and options—like the Michigan Transfer Agreement or our seamless transfer pathway partnerships with Chamberlain College, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Michigan State University, Oakland University, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan Flint and more! Depending on your career interests, SC4 can most likely provide a smart start on your path to success.
- Schedule a meeting with an advisor for assistance to ensure all credits will transfer with you.
- Apply, fill out a health sciences application for a degree program of interest (where relevant) and register for courses.
Potential related SC4 degrees to earn along the way:
Start with these courses at SC4:
- ENG 101 – English Composition I
- ENG 102 – English Composition II or SPC 101 – Speech Communication
- 2 courses in Social Science (anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology) from two disciplines
- 2 courses in Humanities (art, history, literature, modern language, music, philosophy, theatre) from two disciplines
- 2 courses in Science (biology, astronomy, chemistry, geology, physical science or physics), including one with laboratory experience, from two disciplines
- 1 course from the appropriate Mathematics pathway
SC4 is a member of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), which simplifies the general coursework transfer of credit for SC4 students between community colleges, four-year public colleges, and some private colleges in Michigan. Learn more about participating colleges and universities and MTA-approved courses.
Here’s how much it’ll cost at SC4 and how we can help support you
SC4’s in-district tuition and fees are about one-third of the average cost at one of Michigan’s four-year public universities. Additionally, SC4 students may also benefit from financial aid packages, scholarships, grants and loans.
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