Now you can get college credit for your Job Corps training program. Thanks to the articulation agreement between Peirce and Job Corps Philadelphia, you’re already on your way to a college credential.
Students enrolled in the following programs are eligible for the designated college credits.
| Job Corps Training Program | Applies to Peirce Degree and Certificate Programs | |
| Clinical Medical Assistant | Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Coding | |
| Associate in Science in Health Information Technology | ||
| Bachelor’s programs in Public Health Administration, Healthcare Administration, and Human Services Leadership | ||
| Job Corps Course | Peirce Course Equivalency | Possible Credits |
| (D) Medical Law, Ethics and Confidentiality | HIT 215 – Legal Aspects of HIM | 3 |
| (F) Basic Medical Terminology | HIT 100 – Medical Terminology | 3 |
| (F) Anatomy and Physiology | SCI 240 – Anatomy & Physiology, SCI 250 – Anatomy & Physiology II | 6 |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE CREDITS | 12 | |
| Patient Care Technician | Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Coding | |
| Associate in Science in Health Information Technology | ||
| Bachelor’s programs in Public Health Administration, Healthcare Administration, and Human Services Leadership | ||
| Job Corps Course | Peirce Course Equivalency | Possible Credits |
| (B) Medical Terminology | HIT 100 – Medical Terminology | 3 |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE CREDITS | 3 | |
| Certified Nurse Assistant | Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Coding | |
| Associate in Science in Health Information Technology | ||
| Bachelor’s programs in Public Health Administration, Healthcare Administration, and Human Services Leadership | ||
| Job Corps Course | Peirce Course Equivalency | Possible Credits |
| (A) Introduction to the Healthcare System | HCA 101 – Introduction to Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| (F) Basic Medical Terminology | HIT 100 – Medical Terminology | 3 |
| (H) Basic Anatomy and Physiology | SCI 240 – Anatomy & Physiology, SCI 250 – Anatomy & Physiology II | 6 |
| TOTAL POSSIBLE CREDITS | 12 |
If you’re ready to turn your Job Corps training into your college degree, apply now. An Admissions Specialist will reach out and help you complete your interest form and build your degree completion plan.
If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@peirce.edu, schedule a meeting with someone on the team, or give us a call or text at 215.670.9044.
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 1900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.545.6400