Health Professions (A.S.)
HEGIS: 5299
SUNY CODE: 2955
The goals of this program are to:
- 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.
- Actively engage students in the acquisition of basic skills commonly utilized in the health professions field.
- 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:
- 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.
- Successfully complete a variety of exercises demonstrating proficiency in various skills utilized in health professions.
- 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 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| MA 127 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| SC 153 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| SC 155 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| SC 154 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| SC 156 | Biological 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 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 228 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SC 225 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| SC 253 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SS 151 | Intro Psychology | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
4th Semester
| SC 211 | Microbiology I | 4 |
| SC 254 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| SS 152 | Developmental 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 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| MA 124 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MA 132 | College Algebra and Trig | 3 |
| SC 141 | Fund of Biology I | 4 |
| | OR | |
| SC 253 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SS 161 | Introductory 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 211 | Microbiology I | 4 |
| | OR | |
| SC 254 | Anatomy 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.
SC 113 is a mandatory prerequisite for acceptance into Utica University's Health Science-OT Program.
SC 117 is a mandagtory prerequisite for acceptance into Utica University's Nursing Program.
Nursing/Imaging Track: Students must take MA 127.
Radiation/Respiratory Therapy Track: Students must choose MA 141 or 245.
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 228 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SC 253 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| | OR | |
| | Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| SS 151 | Intro 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 254 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| | OR | |
| SC 211 | Microbiology I | 4 |
| SS 152 | Developmental 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 University Nursing program or Pre-OT program.
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
Pre-Physical Therapy Track
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| MA 127 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| SC 155 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| SC 153 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MA 132 | College Algebra and Trig | 3 |
| MA 141 | Pre Calculus Math | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MA 245 | Calculus I | 4 |
| SC 156 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| SC 154 | General 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 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 228 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SC 133 | Physics I | 4 |
| SC 253 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SS 151 | Intro Psychology | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
4th Semester
| SC 134 | Physics II | 4 |
| SC 254 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| SS 152 | Developmental 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 Academic Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext 8240.
Apply here: www.herkimer.edu/apply