Albertus Magnus College Announces Associate of Science in Health Sciences Program
New 60-credit program offers stackable credentials and clinical certifications to fast-track careers in nursing and public health
New Haven, Conn., May 4, 2026 – Albertus Magnus College is proud to announce the launch of its new Associate of Science (A.S.) in Health Sciences program, specifically designed to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals. Now accepting applications for August 2026, this 60-credit program provides a flexible, accelerated pathway for adult learners, career changers, and aspiring nursing students to enter the healthcare workforce with confidence.
As healthcare continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors in Connecticut and nationwide, the A.S. in Healthcare Sciences at Albertus Magnus College serves as a vital entry point for students looking to launch a professional career in the field. The program offers a unique blend of a strong science foundation with hands-on clinical training, specifically designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the workforce. The curriculum is built around "stackable credentials," allowing students to work toward industry-recognized certifications - including Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician - while completing their degree, providing direct pathways to employment and future advancement.
“The Associate of Science in Health Sciences program is designed to meet students exactly where they are,” said Rosa E. Rivera-Hainaj, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. “Whether you are entering healthcare for the first time or building a foundation for advanced study in nursing or public health, our mission is to provide job-ready skills rooted in the Four Dominican Pillars: Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. In this field, study ensures we remain life-long learners who adapt to medical advances; prayer fosters essential self-reflection; community allows us to nurture and unite those in our care; and service defines the selfless dedication required to put others first.”
Salvatore Diaz, D.N.P., M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E., is the College’s Associate of Science in Health Sciences faculty lead. With more than 20 years of experience in nursing and healthcare education and workforce development, Dr. Diaz believes in creating flexible and accessible educational pathways for students entering or advancing in healthcare professions. The program will be facilitated by our distinguished Albertus faculty across the fields of biology, chemistry, and allied health sciences, ensuring students receive a comprehensive education that balances technical proficiency with compassionate patient care.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply now for the inaugural Fall 2026 cohort. For more information about the program, curriculum, and admissions requirements, please visit www.albertus.edu/health-sciences/as/.
About Albertus Magnus College
Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For ten consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained employment or gone on to graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and graduate program levels. Proud to enroll a student body where nearly half of its undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants and are first-generation college goers, Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's degree programs in Nursing, including BSN and Connecticut's first LPN-to-BSN; General Health Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Public Health.
Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program, and it is just one of three schools to offer a Master of Science in Human Services. In 2025-26, Albertus is celebrating its historic 100th Anniversary and completing implementation of the Albertus 2025: Lighting the Way to a Second Century strategic plan, with a bold vision to "be a destination liberal arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and success." To learn more, please visit albertus.edu.