Associate in Science - Pharmacy Management
Program Description
The Associate in Science degree in Pharmacy Management (PHM-AS) provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of pharmacy management. This program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.
The Associate in Science degree in Pharmacy Management includes the Applied Technology Diploma in:
Pharmacy Technician
Program Information
A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the PHM-AS program.
The graduate of the program that is seeking to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) must successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam for pharmacy technicians.
Program Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED; and
- College Application; and
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
Program Progression Requirements
Progression through the Associate in Science in Pharmacy Management program requires the following:
- A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum.
- Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following:
Program Completion Requirements
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
- Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.
Program Contact:
Dr. Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Allied Health
(850) 484-2308
msowell@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Term 1 (13 cc)
| CHM 1020 | Introduction to College Chemistry | 3 cc |
| CHM 1020L | Introduction to College Chemistry Laboratory | 1 cc |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cc |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
| SPC 2300 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 cc |
Term 2 (15 cc)
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| GEB 1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 cc |
| PTN 1001 | Introduction to Pharmacy | 3 cc |
| PTN 1017 | Pharmacy Technician Calculations | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Humanities (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
Term 3 (12 cc)
| BSC 2033 | Ethical Issues in Biology | 2 cc |
| CGS 1570 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 cc |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 3 cc |
| PTN 1121 | Therapeutic Agents I | 3 cc |
| PTN 1132L | Basic Business Skills for the Pharmacy Technician | 1 cc |
Term 4 (16 cc)
Term 5 (14 cc)
Total Credit Hours: 70