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Health Science, A.S.

Associate in Science
HEGIS #5299
Department Chairperson: Colleen Ferris
McDonough Sports Complex, Room 206, (518) 629-737

The Health Science A.S. program is ideal for students planning to apply to competitive health programs or transfer to a four-year institution. It allows you to complete essential prerequisite courses while earning a degree that supports both your academic and professional goals.

Whether you’re preparing for nursing, radiologic technology, dental hygiene, or another health-related field, this program provides a strong academic foundation. You’ll be well-positioned to apply to your chosen Allied Health Science major while maintaining matriculated status. This degree may also prepare you for entry-level roles in healthcare settings.

Program Entrance Requirements

COURSES	ENTRY TERM	SPECIAL NOTES	HS AVERAGE
1 Unit of Biology, Math and Chemistry	Fall/Spring		70 or above

Total Credits Required: 62

Major Requirements

** is required of first time, full time students

FORM 106 College Forum Credits: 1 **
BIOL 115 Medical Terminology Credits: 3
BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Hygiene Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 205 Microbiology Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
CHEM 100 General Chemistry/Health Sciences Credits: 4
OR
CHEM 105 Concepts in Chemistry Credits: 4
OR
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CMHL 115 Healthcare Ethics Credits: 3
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 120 Communication Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
MATH 132 Math for Health Science Credits: 4
OR
MATH 135 Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
OR
MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry Credits: 4
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 200 Child Psychology Credits: 3
OR
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
OR
PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
OR
SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society Credits: 3
(1) Restricted Biology Elective Credits: 7
(2) Restricted US History and Civic Engagement Elective Credits: 3
(3) Restricted The Arts, World History and Global Awareness, World Languages Elective Credits: 3
(4) Restricted Elective Credits: 7

(1) Restricted Biology Elective Credits: 7

BIOL 109 Biology of The Human Organism Credits: 4
BIOL 125 Nutrition Credits: 3
BIOL 126 General Nutrition Credits: 4
BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Hygiene Credits: 4
BIOL 150 General Biology I Credits: 4
BIOL 205 Microbiology Credits: 4

(2) Restricted U.S. History and Civic Engagement Elective Credits: 3

SUNY General Education U.S. History and Civic Engagement course

(3) Restricted The Arts, World History and Global Awareness, World Languages Elective Credits: 3

SUNY General Education The Arts, World History and Global Awarness, or World Languages course

(4) Restricted Elective Credits: 7

BIOL 109 Biology of The Human Organism Credits: 4
BIOL 125 Nutrition Credits: 3
BIOL 126 General Nutrition Credits: 4
BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Hygiene Credits: 4
BIOL 150 General Biology I Credits: 4
BIOL 151 General Biology II Credits: 4
BIOL 205 Microbiology Credits: 4
BRVT 110 Approaches to Death and Dying Credits: 3
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 111 General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CMPT 101 Computer Concepts and Applications I Credits: 3
ENGL 115 Library Skills for Research Credits: 1
HLTH 130 Creating Healthy Relationships Credits: 1
HLTH 131 Stress and Health Credits: 1
HLTH 135 Self-Improvement Credits: 1
HLTH 153 Women’s Health Issues Credits: 2
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
HLTH 170 Health and Wellness Promotion Credits: 2
HUSV 105 Human Development and The Family Credits: 3
NURS 115 Pharmacology Credits: 3
PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences Credits: 4
RESP 100 Basic Interpretation of The Electrocardiogram Credits: 1
RESP 101 Basic Interpretation and Performance of The Electrocardiogram Credits: 2
LSKL 105 Intro to Academic and Personal Effectiveness Credits: 3
LSKL 106 College Mindset for the Successful Learner Credits: 1
LSKL 107 College Skills for the Successful Student Credits: 1
CRDV 100 Career Planning and Decision Making Credits: 3
CRDV 101 Career Development: Self-Assessment Credits: 1

Total Credits Required: 62

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study:

First Term

FORM 106 College Forum Credits: 1
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 132 Math for Health Science Credits: 4
OR
MATH 135 Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
OR
MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry Credits: 4
(2) Restricted US History and Civic Engagement Elective Credits: 3
(1) Restricted Biology Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Second Term

BIOL 115 Medical Terminology Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
OR
SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Third Term

BIOL 136 Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Hygiene Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
CHEM 100 General Chemistry/Health Sciences Credits: 4
OR
CHEM 105 Concepts in Chemistry Credits: 4
OR
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
(4) Restricted Elective Credits: 4

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

BIOL 205 Microbiology Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
ENGL 120 Communication Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
PSYC 200 Child Psychology Credits: 3
OR
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
OR
PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3

Term Total: 15