Through a unique collaboration across several community colleges in Maryland, students have access to several degree programs that are not currently offered at their home institution.
The Maryland Education Alliance (MEA) creates pathways for students to complete these programs of study. Participating community colleges include Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), Carroll Community College, Cecil College, Chesapeake College, College of Southern Maryland, Harford Community College, and Prince George’s Community College (PGCC).
PGCC students are encouraged to complete the first year of their degree at the College and, during that year, apply for admission into the specific program at another community college. Once admitted, students are enrolled at the community college hosting the program. To inquire about programs included in this initiative, please contact the Health Sciences Advisors at healthscienceadvisor@pgcc.edu.
Some health care programs are eligible for in-county tuition under the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Health Manpower Shortage program. Please inquire at the institution you are planning to attend. This option is only available once you are admitted to a specific program of study.
The following programs are currently offered through the MEA:
Respiratory Therapy (Prince George's Community College)
Students complete their first year at their home college and then apply to PGCC for this competitive admission program. Graduates of the respiratory therapy program are eligible to take the Maryland Licensure Examination and the National Registry/Certification Examination.
Please click here for complete details regarding the Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy.
Nuclear Medicine Technology (Prince George’s Community College)
Students complete their first year at their home college and then apply to PGCC for this competitive admission program. Graduates of the nuclear medicine technology program are eligible to take certification exams offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Please click here for complete details regarding the Associate of Applied Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Massage Therapy (Anne Arundel Community College)
Students complete their first year at PGCC, then apply to AACC for this competitive admission program. Graduates of the massage therapy program are eligible to become licensed massage therapists.
Please visit the AACC website for complete details regarding the Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy.
Public Health (Anne Arundel Community College, Carroll Community College, Cecil College, College of Southern Maryland, and Prince George's Community College)
Students complete their first year at their home college, then apply to one of our partner institutions listed above for entry into this competitive admissions program.