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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pharmacy Technician AAS Degree


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Purpose


The Pharmacy Technician AAS Degree at CCC will provide educational opportunities and key fundamentals that are essential to practice in a Pharmacy setting.  Students will leave the program with the experience and confidence to work in any pharmacy environment.  Pharmacy technicians are an essential part of the pharmacy.

Note: This degree is available at Grand Island

Suggested Sequence of Courses  

Required Courses


Complete the following diploma:

 Required Business Courses:

Subtotal: 46


Basic Achievement Requirements


All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:
Note: Scores for specific health program admission may vary from the scores listed. Please see the program director for more specific information.

   1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
  OR  
  2. Completing the following courses:
    a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
    AND
    b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
  OR  
  3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements


All graduates with and AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

  • GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)

Subtotal: 15


Total Credits for AAS Degree: 61


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