Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math and Science — Health Education concentration
SUNY Adirondack's concentration in Health Education provides a foundation in sciences related to careers in health care. You will gain knowledge of human biology, nutrition and psycho/social human behavior.
- Degree
- Associate in Science
- Program Type
-
Transfer Degree
- Pathway
- Math and Science
- Credits
- 64
Learning outcomes
- Recall key facts and theories in science and mathematics.
- Demonstrate the ability to work safely and effectively in a science laboratory and/or in the field.
- Evaluate the validity of mathematical or scientific information when abstracted from technical, scientific, and/or other sources.
- Employ written and verbal communication skills, including the appropriate use of technology, to demonstrate an understanding of mathematical and scientific concepts.
- Apply appropriate techniques to correctly solve mathematical or scientific problems.
- Formulate mathematical abstractions from patterns, using logical thought processes.
Curriculum and requirements
This program supports careers in health education, public health or specialized health. This program also supports students missing required courses to apply for our Nursing degree program. SUNY Adirondack offers free science equivalency credits to accelerate degree completion. Earn up to six credits in biology and/or chemistry for past achievements.
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Healthy transfer
This concentration prepares students for further education. The most popular transfer institutions for this program include: SUNY Cortland | SUNY Oswego | SUNY Plattsburgh | SUNY Upstate Medical University | Sage Colleges
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Health care careers
Our graduates move on to successful careers in: Medical imaging | Medical technology | Radiation therapy | Respiratory therapy | Nutrition and dietetics | Community health | Health promotion | Wellness management
Careers in Health Education
SUNY ADK advantage
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State-of-the-art
laboratories, including two Anatomage 3D terminals
job openings
each year in health care-related fields, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics