The Academy of Health Sciences @ Prince George’s Community College
AT-A-GLANCE
GRADES SERVED: 9-12
LOCATIONS: Prince George’s Community College, 301 Largo Rd., Lanham Hall, Largo, MD 20774
PROGRAM OFFICE: Prince George’s Community College, 301 Largo Rd., Lanham Hall, Largo, MD 20774
WEBSITE: Academy at PGCC
TRANSPORTATION: Yes
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) and Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) opened the Academy of Health Sciences @ Prince George’s Community College, the first Early/Middle College High School in the State of Maryland, in July 2011. The four-year program blends high school and college work through the use of dual enrollment credits. At the completion of the program, students meet all requirements for a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost to families.
Program Features
- Students select one of two programs: Health Sciences or Teacher Preparation. Students in the Health Sciences program earn an associate degree in General Studies (with a concentration in the health sciences), and students in the Teacher Preparation program earn an Associate of Arts in Teaching.
- Students complete a rigorous dual enrollment course sequence beginning in their first year.
- The program is based entirely on the Prince George’s Community College campus and students experience college life
Choose this program if your child...
- Is interested in a career in the health sciences or education
- Is interested in earning 60 college credits (an associate degree) free of charge
- Is interested in being a part of an intimate community committed to success for all
APPLICATION INFO
Who can apply
All Prince George’s County residents are eligible to apply. Students apply in the 8th grade to begin in the 9th grade. Enrollment is closed thereafter.
When to apply
Students must apply during the annual specialty program application window.