DVIDS – News – U.S. Naval Community College begins accepting applications for Health Sciences

QUANTICO, Va. — U.S. Naval Community College officially began accepting applications for its Health Sciences Associate Science program on Monday, April 1.

USNCC collaborated with Western Governors University to offer this naval-related degree program focused on health and medical competencies. This new degree provides fundamental and experiential knowledge of health science management, planning, coordination, processes, and protocols.

“Medical roles are the backbone of the fleet, from medical personnel in U.S. hospitals to medical personnel on warships and other maritime vehicles overseas,” said USNCC Editor-in-Chief Randy R. Cosentino. Stated. “This critical expertise covers a wide range of military specialties and needs, from emergency operations to medicine, research, and the world’s most important humanitarian missions. We are excited to strengthen naval operations that support the US Navy, better serve those in need, and protect our nation’s maritime security.”

The associate degree includes the Naval Research Certificate, a five-course, 15-credit program based on naval science courses taught at the U.S. Naval Academy and the Naval ROTC program. The course is Naval Ethics and Leadership. Modern naval history. Naval design and concepts. Civilian and military relations, organizations, and the U.S. government. and the capstone course “Introduction to Geopolitical Environment.”

“Our organization is committed to advancing the careers and contributions of our enlisted corps, and this initiative represents an opportunity to shape the future of naval medicine.As a warfighter enabler, education is critical to mission success. “This is proven to be true, and programs like this help commands strengthen their teams and keep the world’s most powerful naval service running,” said USNCC Commanding Officer Senior Petty Officer Jordan Rosado. the chief said. leader.

The Health Sciences degree can be completed entirely online through a CBE (Competency-Based Education) model, providing an established pathway to a four-year Health Sciences degree at WGU with little or no loss of credit. Offers. The degree includes a Health Sciences Certificate. This degree helps learners understand and apply communication, critical thinking, scientific principles and problem solving to support health care and health services.

“WGU is pleased to be the largest partner of the U.S. Naval Community College and to serve our nation’s maritime services. This newly accredited Health Sciences Associate of Science degree is innovative and offers a wide range of benefits from the Health Sciences Bachelor of Science degree and offers a unique path to a nursing degree, which can be invaluable for those pursuing a career in healthcare, such as a hospitalist or medical technician.WGU offers a unique path to a nursing degree. We offer the most flexible means for students to progress as quickly as possible,” said Julia Gage, director of military affairs at WGU.

Active duty NCOs, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Coast Guard Reservists can fill out an application on the USNCC website (www.usncc.edu).