HEALTH SCIENCES A.S.
CONCENTRATIONS IN THE DISCIPLINE
RESPIRATORY THERAPY CONCENTRATION
For transfer to a Respiratory Therapy program. Respiratory Therapists provide aid to people with breathing issues due to disease or injury. Therapists require excellent interpersonal skills and will work closely with patients as well as their families. Students are admitted to SUNY Upstate Medical University on a Fall rotation. Graduates from SUNY Upstate Medical University are eligible for national certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care and to become licensed in New York State.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| A. LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS (for a Cayuga degree) | ||
| ENGL 270 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| The Arts or World Languages General Education | 3 | |
| General Education US History and Civic Engagement OR General Education World History and Global Awareness |
3 | |
| Math Elective (MATH 106, 108 or 214) | 3 | |
| Natural Science Electives (Any CHEM, BIOL, PHYS, GEOL) | 4 | |
| Health Elective | 1 | |
| Physical Education Electives | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts Electives (Cannot be an ART, MUSI, THA, GIS, ENGR or ELEC designation) | 11 | |
| SCI 200 | Science for Social Justice Seminar | 3 |
| SUB-TOTAL | 33 | |
| B. CORE COURSE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (SUNY Upstate) | ||
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| BIOL 203 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 204 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| MATH 104 | College Algebra and Trigonometry or higher Recommended first semester enrolled |
3 |
| BIOL 216 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| PSY 101 OR SOC 101 |
Introductory Psychology OR Introductory Sociology |
3 |
| SUB-TOTAL | 28 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 61 | |
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.