Health and Wellness Studies, A.S.

Associate in Science
HEGIS #5299.30
Chairperson: Colleen Ferris
McDonough Sports Complex, Room 206, (518) 629-7372

The Health and Wellness Studies degree program identifies and explores the theoretical and practical issues of the field of school and community health education. The Health and Wellness Studies degree assists students interested in preparing for health-related careers including, but not limited to, school health education, community health education and worksite health promotion.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
1 unit of any math, including GED math and 1 unit of any science	Fall and Spring	Strongly recommend high school biology.	N/A

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $590.

Total Credits Required: 62

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
**Required of first time, full-time students.

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1) **
BIOL 125 Nutrition Credits: 3
OR
BIOL 126 General Nutrition Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 128 Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 234 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
HLTH 140 Drug Studies: Intervention and Prevention Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
HLTH 200 Foundations of Health Education Credits: 3
HLTH 210 Worksite Health Promotion Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
(1) Restricted Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(2) Restricted American History Elective Credits: 3
(3) Restricted Western Civilization Elective Credits: 3
(4) Restricted General Education Elective Credits: 3
(5) Restricted PHED Electives Credits: 4
HLTH/EXER Electives Credits: 6

(1) Restricted Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Restricted Mathematics Elective - or higher. Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

(2) Restricted American History Elective Credits: 3

Restricted American History Elective: