SUNY Adirondack has always been proud of its strong transfer programs in Mathematics and Science. University-parallel programs are available in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, (Earth Science), Mathematics, and Physics, as well as the preparatory courses required for students interested in pursuing careers in Secondary Education and in Dentistry, Nursing, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. Necessary course work for transfer to any programs offered by SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry is also available. Recommended high school preparation: Biology, chemistry, physics and four years of math.
Freshman Seminar Requirement
Freshman Experience
Choose one:
| HRD 100 | College Learning: Theory and Practice | 2 |
| HRD 100A | College Life Seminar | 2 |
| HRD 110 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1-2 |
General Education Requirements
Introduction to College Writing
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Writing II
Choose one:
| ENG 102 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Writing in and about the Sciences | 3 |
| ENG 104 | Writing for Business and the Professions | 3 |
| ENG 105 | Writing in and about the Social Sciences | 3 |
| ENG 106 | Writing in and about the Performing and Visual Arts | 3 |
| ENG 107 | Language, Structure and Style | 3 |
| ENG 108 | Writing in and about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 109 | Elements of Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Elements of Technical Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
SUNY Gen Ed Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning
| SUNY Gen Ed Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
SUNY Gen Ed Natural Sciences and Scientific Reasoning Lab Science
| SUNY Gen Ed Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Lab Science | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
Health and Wellness
Choose one:
| AVS 101 | Fundamentals of Backcountry Living | 3 |
| AVS 102 | Basic River and Backcountry Canoeing | 2 |
| BIO 115 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HED 103 | College Health | 3 |
| HED 104 | First Aid and Safety | 2 |
| HED 108 | Wilderness First Responder | 3 |
| NTR 101 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
| NTR 111 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PED 105 | Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 106 | Athletic Training I | 3 |
| PED 206 | Athletic Training II | 3 |
| PED 211 | Health Sciences Applied to Coaching | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Any PED activity course may also be used.
Note: PED 210 and PED 212 do not fulfill this requirement.
Two Knowledge Areas are Required:
| SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
| SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences GSSC | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
| SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice GDVR | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
SUNY Gen Ed The Arts or World Languages or Humanities
Choose one:
| SUNY Gen Ed The Arts | 3 |
| SUNY Gen Ed Humanities GHUM | 3 |
| SUNY Gen Ed World Languages | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Additional Math or Science Requirement
Mathematics or Lab Science or Non-Lab Science
Choose one:
| Lab Science | 3-4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Non-Lab Science | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Program Core Requirements
Mathematics/Science Core (MSC)
Choose 20 credits from:
(6 credits must be SUNY Gen Ed Mathematics or SUNY Gen Ed Natural Sciences coursework)
Biology:
Chemistry:
| CHM 104A | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 104B | Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 202 | Quantitative and Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHM 203 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 204 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
Computer Science:
| CIS 143 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIS 144 | Intermediate Programming in a Windows Environment | 3 |
| CIS 211 | Information Security | 3 |
Earth Science:
Engineering:
Mathematics:
Nutrition:
Physics:
Social Sciences:
| ANT 230 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 20
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Electives
Electives
8 credits in any course.
Recommended Sequence
First Semester
1-2 credits in HRD 100, HRD 100A or HRD 110
3 credits in ENG 101
3-4 credits in SUNY Gen Ed Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning)
3-4 credits in SUNY Gen Ed Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) lab science
3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness, SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement or SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences
1 credit in Health and Wellness
Second Semester
3 credits in ENG 102, ENG 103, ENG 104, ENG 105, ENG 106, ENG 107, ENG 108, ENG 109 or ENG 110
3 credits in Mathematics or Science
3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
3-4 credits in MSC elective (See Note 1)
3-4 credits in MSC elective (See Note 1)
1 credit in Health and Wellness
Third Semester
3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness, SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement or SUNY Gen Ed Social Sciences
3-4 credits in MSC elective (See Note 1)
3-4 credits in MSC elective (See Note 1)
3 credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences
4 credits in Electives
Fourth Semester
3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed The Arts, SUNY Gen Ed World Languages or SUNY Gen Ed Humanities
3-4 credits in MSC elective (See Note 1)
3-4 credits in MSC elective (See Note 1)
3 credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences
4 credits in Electives
Notes
- Mathematics/Science core (MSC) courses shall be selected from the program layout. 6 credits must be SUNY Gen Ed Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) or SUNY Gen Ed Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) coursework.
- Prior approved MSC courses can be used to meet degree requirements.