Health Professions (A.S.)

HEGIS: 5299

SUNY CODE: 2955

The goals of this program are to:

  1. Provide students with the knowledge and ability to explore natural phenomena, utilizing observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence and mathematical analysis.
  2. Actively engage students in the acquisition of basic skills commonly utilized in the health professions field.
  3. Enable students to discuss and critically analyze current issues in the health professions, demonstrating scientific literacy and knowledge of essential topics.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

 

  1. Utilize the scientific method to develop hypotheses and perform experimental procedures, concluding with the preparation a formal laboratory report based on experimentation and scientific methods following the format used in scientific journals today.
  2. Successfully complete a variety of exercises demonstrating proficiency in various skills utilized in health professions.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of essential concepts in health professions; the ability to develop and/or evaluate arguments as they occur in this field; and the ability to utilize databases to locate valid scientific research in order to communicate verbally/in written form current updates in various areas of healthcare fields and how the information may affect their own lives/careers.

Career Opportunities/Transfer Information

Articulation agreements are in place with St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing (SECON), Upstate Medical and Utica University. Completion of the Health Professions program does not guarantee acceptance at these institutions. For more information, please contact the Academic Advisement Center or the program advisor.

 

Pre-Medical Track (Including Medical Technology/Biotechnology)

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111College Writing

3

FS 100First Year Student Seminar

1

MA 127Mathematical Statistics I

3

SC 153General Chemistry I

4

SC 155Biological Science I

4

Total Credit Hours:15

2nd Semester

EN 112College Literature

3

SC 154General Chemistry II

4

SC 156Biological Science II

4

Mathematics Elective

3-4

US History and Civic Engagement Selective

3

OR

World History and Global Awareness Selective

3

Total Credit Hours:17-18
Math Elective: Student must choose one of the following courses; MA 132, MA 141, MA 245

2nd Year

3rd Semester

EN 225Public Speaking

3

OR

EN 228Interpersonal Communication

3

SC 225Organic Chemistry I

4

SC 253Anatomy and Physiology I

4

SS 151Intro Psychology

3

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:15

4th Semester

SC 211Microbiology I

4

SC 254Anatomy and Physiology II

4

SS 152Developmental Psychology

3

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Selective

3

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:15
 

Total Credit Hours: 62-63

Pre-Nursing Track (Including Medical Imaging, Radiation /Respiratory Therapy)

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111College Writing

3

FS 100First Year Student Seminar

1

MA 124Contemporary Math

3

OR

MA 132College Algebra and Trig

3

SC 141Fund of Biology I

4

OR

SC 253Anatomy and Physiology I

4

SS 161Introductory Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Nursing: MA 124, MA 130 or higher for St. Elizabeth's. 

Radiation/Respiratory Therapy: MA 132

Program Recommendation for Pre-nursing only:

High School Regents Biology, Chemistry (or equivalent) within five years with B or better : SC 253

2nd Semester

 
SC 211Microbiology I

4

OR

SC 254Anatomy and Physiology II

4

US History and Civic Engagement Selective

3

OR

World History and Global Awareness Selective

3

Math Elective

3-4

MT, SS or Science Elective (1,2,3)

3

Total Credit Hours:16-17

MT/SS/Science Elective: Students must choose one of the following courses; MT 115, SC 113, SC 117, SS 162, SS 191, SS 253.

Nursing/Imaging Track: Students must take MA 127.

Radiation/Respiratory Therapy Track: Students must choose MA 141 or 245.

2nd Year

3rd Semester

EN 225Public Speaking

3

OR

EN 228Interpersonal Communication

3

SC 253Anatomy and Physiology I

4

OR

Laboratory Science Elective

4

SS 151Intro Psychology

3

Science Elective 4

4

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:15

Science Elective:

Nursing/Imaging Track: Students must choose either SC 125 or SC 153.

Radiation Therapy Track: SC 133

Respiratory Therapy: SC 153

Laboratory Science: A biological science should be recommended.

4th Semester

SC 254Anatomy and Physiology II

4

OR

SC 211Microbiology I

4

SS 152Developmental Psychology

3

EN/HU Arts Selective

3

Science Elective 4

4

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:15

Science Elective:

Nursing/Imaging/Respiratory Therapy Tracks: Students should choose either SC 154 or SC 255

Radiation Therapy Track: SC 134

HU 158: Ethics - Mandatory Prerequisite for Acceptance into the Utica College Nursing program or Pre-OT program.

Total Credit Hours: 60-61

Pre-Physical Therapy Track

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111College Writing

3

FS 100First Year Student Seminar

1

MA 127Mathematical Statistics I

3

SC 155Biological Science I

4

SC 153General Chemistry I

4

Total Credit Hours:15

2nd Semester

EN 112College Literature

3

MA 132College Algebra and Trig

3

MA 141Pre Calculus Math

3

OR

MA 245Calculus I

4

SC 156Biological Science II

4

SC 154General Chemistry II

4

US History and Civic Engagement Selective

3

OR

World History and Global Awareness Selective

3

Total Credit Hours:17-18

2nd Year

3rd Semester

EN 225Public Speaking

3

OR

EN 228Interpersonal Communication

3

SC 133Physics I

4

SC 253Anatomy and Physiology I

4

SS 151Intro Psychology

3

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:15

4th Semester

SC 134Physics II

4

SC 254Anatomy and Physiology II

4

SS 152Developmental Psychology

3

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Selective

3

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:15
DEISJ recommended courses: SS 161, 162, 191

Total Credit Hours: 62-63

For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext 8240.