Science A.S.+++

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. Graduates of the science programs are prepared to:

• Demonstrate analytical abilities in organizing, data gathering, synthesizing and evaluating
• Demonstrate an ability to use the scientific process to solve problems
• Demonstrate an understanding of value systems
• Write a scientific research paper
• Discuss and evaluate current science issues such as health, medical, environmental, and biotechnology problems

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, pharmacology, physical therapy, physics, plant science, radiologic technology and science education. Graduates of HCCC have transferred to the following institutions; SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, Cornell University, SUNY at Buffalo, SUC at Oswego, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, SUNY at Albany, Rochester Institute of Technology, Ithaca College, Utica College, SUC at Oneonta, SUC at Plattsburgh, SUC at Fredonia, SUNY at Stony Brook, SUC at Cortland, University of Virginia, University of Massachusetts, Old Dominion, University of Pennsylvania, University of California at Irving, Northeaster Palmer College of Chiropractic and University of Fairbanks. Graduates of HCCC and upper division programs have found employment as:

This program complies with the State University General Education requirement.

For more information, E-mail or contact the Mathematics/Science/Allied Health & Physical Education Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8230