America’s fentanyl crisis, as well as a personal connection to the realities of addiction, propelled one Pueblo Community College student toward her career path.
Miranda Finegan graduated last spring with an Associate of Applied Science degree from PCC’s behavioral health program. She transferred to CSU Pueblo to complete a bachelor’s degree in health science and administration.
“PCC showed me what I was capable of,” she said. “PCC prepared me for CSU Pueblo.”
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 “take a lot of notes.”
Once she earns her bachelor’s degree, Finegan plans to open a private practice and work as a substance abuse counselor.
In addition to an associate degree, PCC’s 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 Pueblo.
