Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science (A.S.)
HEGIS: 5619
SUNY CODE: 0220
The mission of the science program is to provide the knowledge, skills and values needed to prepare the science major to transfer to upper division programs, and to produce a scientifically literate citizen.
The goals of this program are to:
- provide students with the educational experiences to explore the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena and to employ appropriate experimental design, critical thinking and methodology to solve problems in the natural sciences;
- provide students with a comprehensive knowledge base of the natural sciences; and
- provide students with opportunities to discuss and evaluate current issues in the natural sciences.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- employ appropriate experimental design and methodology, and use critical thinking to analyze scientific data;
- exhibit basic mastery of content in the natural sciences; and
- effectively communicate underlying principles as they apply to current issues in the natural sciences.
Career Opportunities/Transfer Information
The science program is designed to prepare students for transfer to upper division programs in a wide variety of science disciplines including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, chiropractic, environmental studies, forestry, forest technology, geology, landscape architecture, medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, pharmacology, physical therapy, physics, plant science, radiologic technology and science education. Graduates have transferred to the following institutions: SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, Cornell University, SUNY Buffalo, SUC at Oswego, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, SUNY Albany, Rochester Institute of Technology, Ithaca College, Utica College, SUC at Oneonta, SUC at Plattsburgh, SUC at Fredonia, SUNY Stony Brook, SUC at Cortland, University of Virginia, University of Massachusetts, Old Dominion, University of Pennsylvania, University of California at Irving, Northeastern Palmer College of Chiropractic and University of Fairbanks. Graduates of Herkimer College and upper division programs have found employment as:
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arborist
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forester
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pharmacist
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biology teacher
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forestry consultant
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pharmacologist
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chemist
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genetic engineer
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physical therapist
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chemistry teacher
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GIS technician
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physics teacher
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chiropractor
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ichthyologist
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plant pathologist
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conservation law officer
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landscape architect
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public health sanitation worker
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environmental education teacher
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loggers insurance business
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science lab technician
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environmental engineer
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marine field researcher
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science teacher
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environmental engineer
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medical doctor
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smoker jumper
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environmental health consultant
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optometrist
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soil conservationist
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environmental law specialist
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ornithologist
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veterinary technician
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environmental manager
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park ranger
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wildlife biologist
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fish culturist
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zoologist
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fisheries manager
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fish hatchery worker
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Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 105 | First Yr Student Sem-Science | 1 |
| | Laboratory Science Electives | 8 |
| | Mathematics Elective | 3-4 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-19 |
Mathematics Elective: MA 127 or higher.
Social Science Selective: Consult the College Catalog for a list of approved Social Science courses that meet SUNY General Education requirements.
Laboratory Science Selectives
May not be taken without advisor approval:
| SC 114 | Topics Human Biology | 3 |
| SC 116 | Conserv and Environment | 3 |
| SC 118 | Fund of Human Anatomy and Phys | 3 |
Laboratory Science Selectives
May not be taken:
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| | Laboratory Science Electives | 8 |
| | Mathematics Elective | 3-4 |
| | Western Civilization Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17-18 |
Mathematics Elective: MA 127 or higher.
Laboratory Science Electives
May not be taken without advisor approval:
| SC 114 | Topics Human Biology | 3 |
| SC 116 | Conserv and Environment | 3 |
| SC 118 | Fund of Human Anatomy and Phys | 3 |
Laboratory Science Electives
May not be taken:
Western Civilization Selective
Student must select one (1) of the following:
| SS 111 | History of Early Western Civil | 3 |
| SS 112 | History of Modern Western Civ | 3 |
| SS 145 | World Politics | 3 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| | Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| | Arts Selective | 3 |
| | Mathematics Elective | 3-4 |
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| | Science Elective | 3-4 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-15 |
Arts Selective
Student may select any course from The Arts category except:
| HU 110 | Fund of Art in Early Child Ed | 3 |
| HU 126 | Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| HU 210 | Fund Music Early Child Ed | 3 |
Laboratory Science Electives
May not be taken:
Science Electives
May not be taken without advisor approval:
| SC 114 | Topics Human Biology | 3 |
| SC 116 | Conserv and Environment | 3 |
| SC 118 | Fund of Human Anatomy and Phys | 3 |
4th Semester
| | Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| | Mathematics Elective | 3-4 |
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| | Science Elective | 3-4 |
| | Elective | 3-4 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14-16 |
Mathematics Elective:
MA 127 or higher.
Laboratory Science Electives
May not be taken:
Science Electives
May not be taken without advisor approval:
| SC 114 | Topics Human Biology | 3 |
| SC 116 | Conserv and Environment | 3 |
| SC 118 | Fund of Human Anatomy and Phys | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 63-68
A student pursuing a degree in this registered program may, after consultation with an academic advisor, select course(s) to prepare for a specialization in career or transfer plans.
See Science Transfer Opportunities
This program complies with the State University General Education requirement.
For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science, and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8230.