Founded in 1891, Drexel University offers a unique co-op learning and working experience in which students alternate between traditional schooling and full-time work in their field of study. The university offers students the choice between getting their associate degree or bachelor's degree along with their EMT certification. Graduates are largely encouraged to continue working with the university's job placement program even after graduation.
Drexel University College of Medicine
Queen Lane Medical Campus
2900 Queen Lane
Philadelphia PA 19129
215-991-8100
drexel.edu/cnhp
Drury University was started in 1873 and modeled after such schools as Oberlin, Dartmouth and Yale. Students at Drury University have the opportunity to receive their EMT certification in conjunction with their degree plan. Although Drury doesn't offer a specific program for EMTs, this arrangement does allow students with degrees in health or biology to jump into a career that their educations will benefit.
Drury University
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
800-922-2274
Drury.edu
The University of Maryland was opened in 1859 as the Maryland Agricultural College. In the early 1900s, the college was taken over by the state and turned into a fully staffed college with seven distinct schools. Today, it is regarded as one of the foremost research universities in the country, and offers one of the top EMT certification programs in conjunction with its science and health-based undergraduate programs.
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-1000
Umd.edu