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 - MATH 120 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:

HIST 110 Interpretations of American History I Credits: 3
HIST 111 Interpretations of American History II Credits: 3
HIST 115 Intro to African-American History Credits: 3
HIST 139 Introduction to The Vietnam War Credits: 3

(3) Restricted Western Civilization Elective Credits: 3

Restricted Western Civilization Elective:

HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
HIST 130 Medieval History Credits: 3
HIST 137 History of World War II Credits: 3

(4) Restricted General Education Elective Credits: 3

Restricted General Education Elective - Course must be designated as “SUNY General Education course” from one of the following categories AR, FL, HU, or OC.

(5) Restricted PHED Electives Credits: 4

Restricted PHED Electives:

PHED 132 Weight Training I Credits: 1
PHED 141 Weight Training/Personal Fitness Credits: 1
PHED 142 Physical Conditioning/Self Defense Credits: 1
PHED 146 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Credits: 1
PHED 148 Aerobic Boxing Credits: 1
PHED 149 Circuit Fitness Credits: 1
PHED 155 Introduction to Geocaching Credits: 1
PHED 161 Fitness Infusion Credits: 1
PHED 248 Advanced Aerobic Boxing Credits: 1
PHED 250 Physical Fitness Conditioning Credits: 1
PHED 280 Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: 3

Total Credits Required: 62

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
Restricted Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Restricted American History Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

BIOL 125 Nutrition Credits: 3
OR
BIOL 126 General Nutrition Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 128 Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
HLTH 140 Drug Studies: Intervention and Prevention Credits: 3
Restricted PHED Elective Credits: 1
Restricted Western Civilization Elective Credits: 3
HLTH/EXER Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Third Term

BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
HLTH 200 Foundations of Health Education Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
Restricted General Education Elective Credits: 3
HLTH/EXER Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Fourth Term

BIOL 234 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
HLTH 210 Worksite Health Promotion Credits: 3
Restricted PHED Elective Credits: 3