The University in the High School Department at 51吃瓜 offers a variety of courses for college credit. The UHS program enables qualified high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit for approved courses offered at their own high school. Students who register with 51吃瓜 through the UHS program and successfully complete the course will be eligible to earn undergraduate college credits. The credits will be recorded on their official college transcript that can either be used to pursue a degree at Farmingdale or sent to any other college the student wishes to attend.
Below are FSC courses recently approved to run through the UHS Program. The corresponding FSC departments are eager to develop and expand their concurrent enrollment offerings. High schools currently partnered with FSC and new potential partnerships, are both welcome to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities.
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New Course Offerings
ANT 100: Introduction to Anthropology (New for 2025-26!)
Anthropology is the scientific study of human-kind. This course offers an introduction to its four major sub-fields, namely; Physical or Biological anthropology (human evolution, the fossil record, ethology); Archaeology (extinct cultures, classical civilizations, pre-history); Linguistics (language origins, development, diffusion, structure, and change); Sociocultural Anthropology (pioneers in the field, cross-cultural research, case studies, and the future). By focusing on the broad cultural implications and complexities of social communication and interaction, anthropology seeks to understand the whole human experience.
Credits: 3
ANT 110: Sociocultural Anthropology (New for 2025-26!)
Sociocultural Anthropology is concerned with examination of the social and cultural similarities and differences in the world's human populations. Subsistence patterns, social organization, economic structures, political systems, religion and creative behavior are the major areas we cover. By examining examples ranging from small gathering and hunting groups to large modern day communities, this course provides a broad perspective of the sociocultural realities of our world.
Credits: 3
ARC 123: Graphics III (New for 2025-26!)
This course furthers the development of computer drafting skills to prepare digital models and renderings for architectural project presentations. Specialized software such as Revit, a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, will be utilized.
Prerequisite(s): ARC 131 or ARC 111/CON 111 and ARC 121/CON 121
Credits: 3
CHI 151 - Chinese I (Elementary)
A beginning course in Chinese emphasizing the gradual development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with stress on communicative competence and cultural awareness.
Credits: 3
CPS 100 - Introduction to Cybersecurity (New for 2025-26!)
This course introduces the bird's-eye view of cybersecurity landscape and the computer security related curricula and programs at the college level. Students will gain knowledge and skills that improve their levels of readiness to start the journey of learning cybersecurity and ultimately becoming cybersecurity professionals. It will introduce topics relevant to the major, such as computer hacking, malware, software security, network security, cloud security, endpoint security, application security, identity security, mobile security, digital forensics, security certification, and related topics.
Credit: 1
CRJ 203 - Criminology (New for 2025-26!)
This course introduces anthropological, biological, economic, ecological, philosophical, psychiatric, and sociological theories of criminal behavior. The functions of punishment and methods of crime reduction will be connected to theoretical concepts. Crime trends and patterns will be explored through the examination of Uniform Crime Reports, the National Crime Victimization Survey, and local sources.
Prerequisite(s): CRJ 100
Credits: 3
CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing (New for 2025-26!)
Computers have become a part of everyday life across many academic disciplines. In this course, students will acquire a broad knowledge of the computer science and information technology fields. Topics covered will include basic computer concepts, an overview of computational and algorithmic thinking, and an introduction to using computers to solve real world problems. After completing this course, students will be prepared to apply computer concepts to other fields.
Credits: 3
ITA 121 - Italian I (Elementary)
A beginning course in Italian emphasizing the gradual development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with stress on communicative competence and cultural awareness.
Credits: 3
SPA 141 - Spanish I (Elementary)
A beginning course in Spanish emphasizing the gradual development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with stress on communicative competence and cultural awareness. Note: Students who have completed SPA 147 or SPA 140 may not receive credit for SPA 141.
Credits: 3
GIS 101 - The Digital Earth
This class is an introduction to the fundamentals of geospatial technology, the ways in which that technology can be used to understand human and biophysical phenomena, and the ways that technology affects contemporary life. This class will introduce geographic information systems (GIS), the Global Positioning System (GPS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis. This class will also address social and ethical issues raised by the use of those technologies. Hands-on exercises will be incorporated to give students a deeper understanding of geospatial technology and how it can be used to answer meaningful questions. Note: Students who take GIS 101 may not receive credit for GEO 110
Credits: 3
GIS 231 - Geospatial Research Methods
This course exposes students to the process of doing geographic research. Basic epistemological and ontological approaches will be reviewed through the use of readings on research methodologies and selected readings from the geography literature. Class discussion will focus on the identification of research problems, construction of hypotheses, and development of research design. The course will cover a variety of important contemporary geographic theories and will complete exercises to give students hands-on experience in completing qualitative and quantitative geographic research.
Prerequisite(s): EGL 101, MTH 110 and Any 200-Level or Higher GEO course.
Credits: 3
GEO 201 - Physical Geography
This course introduces students to the study of the Earth as a system. We will cover the four major subsystems--the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere--with a focus on the patterns and processes that shape the planet. The goal of the course is to provide students with a clear understanding of the complex and changing processes associated with physical geography, especially those which are important for solving environmental and economic problems associated with air, water, soil, flora, fauna, and other aspects of the natural world.
Prerequisite(s): EGL 101
Credits: 3
GEO 201L - Physical Geography Laboratory
This physical geography laboratory course can be taken as standalone (1) credit physical science lab or as accompaniment to the GEO201 Physical Geography course. This course introduces students to the study of the Earth as a system. This laboratory is designed to give an overview of the development, distribution, and interrelationships of landforms, climates, minerals, soils, and water resources.
Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 EGL 101 with a grade of C or better
Credits: 1
GEO 222 - Human Geography (New for 2025-26!)
This course provides an introduction to human geography in its multiple forms: social,
cultural, environmental, urban, economic, and political. Students will explore human
interactions through the lenses of community, culture, and society. While the focus
will be on human populations, there will also be discussions of how interaction with
nature and the environment shape relationships through an analysis of the human to
land interaction.
Globalization, cultural diversity, and migration will serve as important themes throughout
the course. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for GEO 222 and GEO 222*D GEO 222*D
can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HIS or POL course
Credits: 3
MTH 116 - College Algebra (New for 2025-26!)
This course is designed to provide students with a firm foundation in symbolic manipulation and algebraic reasoning. Both manipulative skills and conceptual understanding of algebraic principles are stressed. Topics include equivalent expressions and equations, linear functions, properties of exponents and logarithms, quadratic equations, power functions, exponential functions. Upon completion of this course students will be prepared for precalculus as well as for quantitative courses in the natural and social sciences.
Prerequisite(s): MP2 or MTH 015
Credits: 3
PCM 120 - Human Communication
This foundational course introduces students to the interaction of the individual and society in context of communication. Students will examine communication principles, common communication practices, and a selection of theories that underpin this interaction. Students also conduct a critical analysis of the impact of societal structures and history on communication outcomes. Through this broad examination of human communication students learn to recognize the value of diversity and authenticity in communication competence.
Credits: 3
SOC 150 鈥� Introduction to Africana Studies
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Africana Studies. The course centers African, African American, and Caribbean history, culture, and politics. Students will learn about the political, social, and economic organization of nations, communities, and people from Africa and the African Diaspora. Students will explore key dimensions of Black life throughout the diaspora and learn how African people in the Americas have shaped and contributed to a wide-range of social institutions and challenged public debates regarding citizenship, race, nationality, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality.
Credits: 3
SOC 200 - Intro to Women's Studies (New for 2025-26!)
An interdisciplinary approach that will draw on literature, history, sociology, as well as science and technology, the course will introduce students to issues in gender that cross traditional disciplines. Cultural assumptions about gender will be examined, and students will be encouraged to consider new ways of looking at knowledge in light of new understanding about the ways in which gender constructs beliefs and influences life's realities.
Credits: 3
SOC 223 - Social Issues & Institutions (New for 2025-26!)
Focusing primarily on the United States, we discuss complex social issues such as crime, alcoholism, drug use, environmental issues, and poverty. In doing so, we examine major social institutions such as the family, the workplace, the mass media, the criminal legal system, and the healthcare system.
Credits: 3
SOC 228 - Society & Health (New for 2025-26!)
This course examines the meanings and experiences of health and illness and the ways in which social factors like age, gender, class and ethnicity affect health. We explore the historical development of health professions, including alternative health professions. Significant time is also devoted to understanding the workings of the contemporary American healthcare system
Credits: 3
SOC 229: Race and Ethnic Relations (New for 2025-26!)
This course provides a sociological perspective on race and ethnic relations. Race and ethnicity are both socially constructed identities that change across time and space. Language, culture, wealth, politics, religion, transnational interactions, and gender all impact the way that racial and ethnic identities are constructed and resisted. In this class we will address how different groups (including African Americans, Caribbean Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Muslim Americans) that experience racism and discrimination, are also actively developing their communities and adding to the diversity in American society.
Credits: 3
SOC 238: Youth Culture (New for 2025-26!)
This course traces the growth of a distinctive youth culture in American life and imagination since World War II. Topics discussed may include juvenile delinquency, teen sexuality, teen poverty and homelessness, the American high school and college life. Particular attention is also devoted to the ways that films, as well as other mass media forms such as popular music and television shows, represent the lives of American youth.
Credits: 3
SOC 282 鈥� Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Studies
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Studies. We will examine major concepts, theories, and political issues surrounding LGBTQ experience. We will analyze gender identity and human sexuality as social, cultural, and historical constructions. In addition, LGBTQ+ identities have profound implications in economic, cultural, social, and political spheres of life. We will pay acute attention to LGBTQ+ political struggles and their relationships to economy, family, religion, education, law, and medicine. Drawing from fields such as: Sociology, Anthropology, History, English, and Psychology, we will examine the status, experiences, and discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ and how race, ethnicity, class, and ability also shape these experiences.
Prerequisite (s): One Social Science and EGL 102
Credits: 3
How Your UHS Credits Apply at 51吃瓜鈥nd other SUNY Institutions |
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The General Education Knowledge and Skill Areas with the courses which have been approved to fulfill the student learning objectives in each area are as follows:
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Transfer Your UHS Credits
Upon successful completion of a course, a student may request a transcript from Farmingdale. Acceptance by other SUNY schools is typical. While no guarantee can be offered for all American colleges and universities, we have found that such credits earned with a grade of C or better are accepted by a broad range of public and private institutions.
You will need to request a transcript to send on your behalf. Here is the link to request a transcript of any UHS concurrent enrollment courses you took while in high school:
Unofficial transcripts are designed for a student鈥檚 personal record. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent directly to school(s) of their choosing.
When you click the link, it mentions, if you do not remember your RAM ID, enter your social security number. The registrar will be able to find your record using the other information you fill in.
A database compiled by researchers at the University of Connecticut allows you to search college credit transfer information for over 900 colleges and universities, learn about their credit transfer/equivalency policies, and see a 1-5 star ranking of credit transfer likelihood at each institution:
The is a starting point for your credit transfer research. Consult individual college and university websites for the most up-to-date and specific information on course credit transfer and equivalency policies.
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Withdrawal from UHS Program
Registration for University in the High School courses is handled in accordance with SUNY policies. Once you submit the registration form and proper payment, you are enrolled in the course, and are responsible for the registration fee.
If, for any reason, you need to drop the University in the High School course (whether or not you continue to participate in the high school course) you must tell us in writing. The following financial liability schedule will apply:
- Courses that are dropped during the first week of classes will not appear on a student's transcript.
- During the first week of classes students will receive a 100% refund for courses that are dropped and for schedules that are cancelled.
- During the second week of classes students will be entitled to a 70% refund.
- During the third week they are entitled to a 50% refund and during the fourth week they are entitled to receive a 30% refund.
- After the fourth week of classes students are fully liable for all program fees.
- The withdrawal process begins on the second week of classes. Starting the second week of classes students who initiate a withdrawal, course or semester withdrawal will receive a "W" for that course on their transcript. The financial liability will be determined by the refund schedule in effect at the time the withdrawal is processed.
Also in accordance with University policies, outstanding financial liability to the University results in a hold being placed on student records. This means that future registrations are not permitted and transcript requests will not be honored until the liability has been satisfied.
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