Science Transfer Opportunities

Biology:

This sequence is designed for transfer study in the biological sciences. Completion of a B.S. degree can lead to a career in industry, research, government or teaching in the fields of agriculture, biochemistry, ecology, environmental sciences, forestry, marine science, medicine and others. Biology serves as the major discipline for many specialized areas.

Students enrolled in this program transfer to Cornell University, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, other SUNY four-year units and private colleges such as Utica College.

Students who desire to transfer to a four-year college to prepare for a career in Biology are advised to take the following courses:

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Chemistry:

The Chemistry emphasis is suggested for students interested in transferring to four-year institutions in the field of chemistry or closely allied fields. The baccalaureate degree in chemistry can lead to careers in such areas as chemical research, chemical engineering or chemical education.

Students who desire to transfer to a four-year college to prepare for a career in Chemistry are advised to take the following sequence:

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Chiropractic:

Successful completion of designated coursework at Herkimer College will meet degree requirements for the A.S. degree and will satisfy some prerequisite coursework for the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. All applicants for Doctor of Chiropractic programs must complete a minimum of 90 semester hours and in some colleges a baccalaureate degree is needed to enter the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.

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Environmental and Natural Resources Conservation:

Students who desire to transfer to the one-plus-one Environmental and Natural Resources Conservation Program at the Ranger School in Wanakena, NY are advised to take the following courses. Taking these courses does not guarantee acceptance to the Ranger School.

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Environmental Science and Forestry:

This sequence is designed for transfer study in a variety of forestry occupations including:

• Biochemistry, environmental chemistry and natural and synthetic polymer chemistry

• Ecology, entomology, environmental biology, fish and wildlife biology, forest pathology, plant sciences or zoology

• Pre-medicine

• Forest management, land planning or landscape architecture

Students enrolled in this sequence transfer to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, SUC at Plattsburgh, SUC at Cortland or other SUNY four-year institutions. Students should see their advisor to customize their courses to match their intended field. Students will typically take the courses below.

Additional electives in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics will be determined after consultation with the student’s advisor.

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Forest Technology:

Students who desire to transfer to the Ranger School in Wanakena, N.Y. to prepare for a career in Forest Technology are advised to take the following courses. Taking these courses does not guarantee acceptance to the Ranger School.

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Licensed Practical Nursing:

This program is designed for serious students who have the goal of obtaining an RN level education in the future. Students must be duel enrolled at Herkimer College and Herkimer BOCES' Adult LPN part-time evening program. Students enrolled in this collaborative effort will take evening classes in nursing at the Ilion site and have clinical experiences on the weekends at various local health care facilities. Related science and RN prerequisite courses will be taken through Herkimer College during the day or online. At the end of 2 years, the student will receive a certificate through Herkimer BOCES in Practical Nursing and will be eligible to take the NCLEXPN exam. They will also have the ability to apply to transfer with advanced standing to many area RN programs. Full LPN program requirements and a video tour can be viewed at Herkimer-BOCES/LPN.org .

Herkimer College Campus

A grade of "C" Is required

Herkimer BOCES Ilion Site

A minimum grade of 80 is required in each subject area

The following are also recommended in preparation for transfer to future Registered Nursing programs students may desire to apply to:

Pharmacy:

This emphasis is designed for transfer into a professional program at a four-year institution. Transfer is not guaranteed. Students must work closely with their advisors.

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Physical Therapy:

This emphasis is designed to assist students seeking entry into SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse. Transfer to other institutions is possible. The program is highly competitive and transfer admission is limited (GPA 3.5 or above). Students must work closely with their academic advisors. Admission to SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse is not guaranteed.

Students who desire to transfer to a four-year college to prepare for a career in Physical Therapy are advised to take the following courses:

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Physics:

Students who desire to transfer to a four-year college to prepare for a career in Physics are advised to take the following electives:

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Pre-Nursing:

This emphasis is designed for transfer into a professional nursing program. Transfer is not guaranteed. Students must work closely with their advisors and the transfer institution.

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If Prerequisites are not needed:

If Prerequisites are needed, include:

Radiologic Technology:

This is designed to provide students who plan to enter or who have completed approved programs in Radiologic Technology an opportunity to earn the Associate in Science Degree. A year of transfer credit will be given to students who have successfully completed their professional training.

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Some transfer institutions may also require:

Science Education:

Students who desire to transfer to a four-year college to prepare for a career in teaching Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science or Physics are advised to take the following electives:

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