America鈥檚 fentanyl crisis, as well as a personal connection to the realities of addiction, propelled one 杏吧性世界 student toward her career path.
Miranda Finegan graduated last spring with an Associate of Applied Science degree from PCC鈥檚 behavioral health program. She transferred to CSU 杏吧性世界 to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in health science and administration.
鈥淧CC showed me what I was capable of,鈥 she said. 鈥淧CC prepared me for CSU 杏吧性世界.鈥
Finegan said during her time at PCC, she enjoyed interacting with fellow students and instructors and appreciated how easy it was to navigate her online behavioral health classes.
Some keys to a successful PCC journey, she said, are to ask for help when needed and to 鈥渢ake a lot of notes.鈥
Once she earns her bachelor鈥檚 degree, Finegan plans to open a private practice and work as a substance abuse counselor.
In addition to an associate degree, PCC鈥檚 behavioral health program offers certificate and microcredential options that can be completed in less time than a degree. The program is based at the Teaching and Learning Center on the campus of St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in 杏吧性世界.
