Health Care Studies: Healthcare Track

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete.

When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (15-16 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • HCS 153 Fundamentals of Health Care (3)
  • HCS 154 Medical Terminology (3)
  • PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • Science Elective (1 of 3) (3-4)*

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • HPE 212 Health (3)
  • PSY 200 Life Span Development (3)
  • Science Elective (2 of 3) (4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication

Third Semester (15-16 Credit Hours)

  • NS 115 Introduction to Nutrition (3)
  • SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in American Sign Language or Spanish (3)
  • Approved Elective (2-3)
  • Science Elective (3 of 3) (4)

Fourth Semester (16 Credit Hours)

  • CSC 134 Core Word (1)
  • CSC 135 Core Excel (1)
  • HCS 270 Ethical Considerations in Health Care (3)
  • HPE 111 First Aid and Basic Life Support (1)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)
  • Mathematics Elective (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course from one of the following categories:
    • US History and Civic Engagement (3)
    • World History and Global Awareness (3)
  • Approved Elective (3)

Note: Any student who successfully completes ENG 103 and a general education COM course may receive credit for ENG 125 upon acceptance to the FLCC Nursing program.

*BIO 110 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology is recommended for new students, except those with a recent extensive background in Biology.

Schedule Updated: April 4, 2023