Health Careers

Welcome! At CT State Manchester the term “health career” is used to describe a group of important professions that assist, facilitate and complement the work of physicians and other healthcare providers. Many of these health professions were developed in the last 20–25 years in response to the rapid advancements in healthcare technologies.

The healthcare industry is a significant and fast-growing segment of today’s economy. Many opportunities for employment exist across a wide variety of healthcare settings including wellness centers, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes. As a result, demand is high and is expected to increase for individuals with healthcare degrees.

Students with an interest in healthcare can earn an associate of science degree or certificate in any of the following program areas:

Selective Admissions for Health Career Programs

The application process for the selective admissions Health Career programs has changed for the 2023-2024 academic year.

For the Fall 2023 and all subsequent semesters, you will be applying to CT State
Community College.

Applicants who meet the admission requirements may apply to multiple selective
admissions programs (e.g., nursing and radiography and veterinary technology).
However, only one campus location may be chosen per selective admission program.

Attendance at a Health Careers Information Session is also required before the program application deadline. Session dates are listed on each program page.

Students who are not accepted into a specific health career program may re-apply the following year.

If a student is not accepted, his or her subsequent application is not affected – every application is reviewed on its own merits. For students who wish to reapply, it is necessary to complete and submit another set of the required application materials.

For specific admission information to any of these programs, please click on the program link above.