Associate of Science (A.S.)

Liberal Arts & Science - Mathematics/Science: Health Sciences Concentration

Curriculum Code
Health Science (0646)
Semester Hours Required for Graduation
61

If you care deeply about the health and welfare of others, are science oriented and seek excellent employment opportunities, a health science career may be the path for you.

Within the Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science – Health Science Concentrations are available in: 

  • Health Science (0646)
  • Chiropractic Medicine (0647)
  • Medical Imaging/X-ray or Ultrasound (0648)
  • Physical Therapy (0651)
  • Occupational Therapy (0649)
  • Pharmacy (0650)
  • Physician Assistant (0652)

These concentrations are designed to provide maximum transferability to Upstate Medical University, New York Chiropractic College, the University of Buffalo and Sage College. Other health career transfer options are available. Please see your academic advisor for details.

Program Goals

These concentrations prepare students for transfer into a variety of health science bachelor’s degree programs. Specific courses for each health science option are outlined along with general career information regarding each health science specialty. Intensive advisement is provided to help students make smart, reality-based transfer and career decisions.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Effectively use basic scientific equipment 
  2. Demonstrate the knowledge and application of technology supporting mathematical and scientific concepts
  3. Articulate observations using mathematical and scientific terminology 
  4. Understand and integrate basic scientific principles and how these principles relate to health care careers
  5. Demonstrate the foundational ability in science, math and social sciences to be a competitive transfer student in a variety of Health Science bachelor’s program
Academic Preparation

It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

  • 12th grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101 Composition.
  • Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required. 

People who succeed at health sciences are interested in studying biology, human anatomy, chemistry and the physical sciences.

This general program can be customized to provide a strong transfer for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary medicine, optometry or podiatry. Although there is a high degree of uniformity among the various health professions, some variation in requirements does occur. These variations will be identified by your academic advisor and your program will be individually customized. 

Liberal Arts Requirements

30 Semester Hours

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
30

Program Requirements

31 Semester Hours

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
9
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
31

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122 OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this requirement

Suggested Program Sequence

1st Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
Sub-Total Semester Hours
14

2nd Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
Sub-Total Semester Hours
17

3rd Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
14

4th Semester

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
6
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
16

See your academic advisor for more details and additional transfer options.

Total Semester Hours
61