Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Make a positive impact in the world of healthcare.
Nursing
Allied Health
Applied Health Studies
Biomedical & Prehospital
Dental Hygiene
Healthcare Leadership & Administration
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physician Assistant
Radiography
Surgical Technology
If you love helping others, nursing and health sciences may be your calling.
Careers in healthcare are always in demand, and so are Penn College graduates. Gaining extensive hands-on experience in labs and through clinical experiences, our students are driven to succeed and determined to make tomorrow a better place.
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Areas of Interest
Choose your path
Allied Health
Take the lead in a non-direct patient care within the growing healthcare field.
Applied Health Studies
This major is only accepting applications for Spring 2024. Applicants for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond should apply to the Healthcare Leadership & Administration major.
Build upon your area of expertise and cultivate leadership experience through this online program.
Biomedical & Prehospital
Explore the engaging intersection of biology and medicine or prepare for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.
Dental Hygiene
Start with an associate's degree and then complete your bachelor's degree online.
Healthcare Leadership & Administration
Expand your career opportunities beyond your clinical role with this 100% online program designed to develop leadership skills.
Nursing
Prepare for a rewarding career filled with flexibility and opportunity.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Promote an active recovery process and help patients lead pain-free lifestyles.
Physician Assistant
Gain the expertise to evaluate, diagnose, and treat medical conditions.
Radiography
Use the latest technology to help the healthcare team make informed medical decisions.
Surgical Technology
Become an integral part of an O.R. team, providing care to patients before, during, and after surgery.
Paramedic Certificate
Earn a paramedic certificate in just 12 months through Workforce Development at Penn College.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
Programs
See all academic programs at-a-glance.
School of Nursing & Health Sciences News
03.17.2023
Adventures in learning
From the Spring 2023 Penn College Magazine: The return of global experience courses in 2021-22 yields lifetime memories – both professional and personal.
03.15.2023
A warm welcome breaks the ice
Ten students and two chaperones from Northern Ireland’s North West Regional College spent the first full day of their Williamsport stay in the company of local hosts who made them feel instantly at home.
03.11.2023
Services scheduled for retired nursing instructor
The funeral will be Friday for Mary E. Erdman, a Penn College alumna and a retired member of its nursing faculty, who died Thursday, March 9, at the age of 65.
Dean's Message
“Students receive hands-on learning in laboratory settings that simulate real-world healthcare experience. Through application of knowledge and clinical judgment, students learn side-by-side with faculty and healthcare professionals to expand their learning in preparation for entry into the workforce. Our strong industry partnerships provide our students with the opportunity to work with the latest advanced technology while working collaboratively with providers in advanced medicine and patient care."
Valerie Myers, EdD, MSN, RN
Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences
Pre-College Programs
Summer is a time for exploring
We get it. Committing to a career path is a big decision. Pre-College Programs are the perfect introduction to hands-on education. Join us for a program this summer and see what Penn College is all about.
Featured Program
Health Careers
Discover a variety of health careers including dental hygiene, nursing, physical therapy assistant, physician assistant, surgical technology, and more.
Students Entering Grades 9-12
