Biology (3096)
Biology - Associate in Science (AS) (3096)
If you are passionate about fighting disease, producing more sustainable resources or protecting plants and animals, HACC’s Biology Program may be just what you are looking for. With our small class sizes, hands-on labs and experienced faculty, you will learn the major biological and scientific concepts and latest technological advances to successfully transfer to a four-year institution. In fact, if you enter dual admission at Shippensburg University, York College or Central Penn College before completing 30 credits at HACC, you are guaranteed admission as a junior at these schools once you complete your HACC degree.
Students who thrive in this program are passionate about science and working with people, plants or animals; love finding answers to challenging questions; have strong math skills; and enjoy working with data.
Read more to learn how HACC’s Biology Program could be YOUR perfect fit.
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Our Biology Associate in Science (AS) program prepares you to transfer to four-year institution that offers a bachelor's degree program in:
- Biology
- Pre-professional health careers
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Botany
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Our program acts as a guide for you as it prepares you to transfer to a four-year institution that offers a bachelor’s degree program in biology, pre-professional health careers, ecology, genetics, microbiology, or botany.
Throughout our program, you will:
- Apply knowledge of evolutionary theory to biological systems
- Effectively communicate scientific information
- Critically analyze peer-reviewed literature through the use of scientific databases
- Effectively apply the scientific method in both laboratory and field settings
- Objectively analyze and evaluate data to effectively solve biological problems
- View summaries of every course at HACC by browsing our class schedules database.
- Review our program guide (pdf) to view a list of required courses, recommended course sequencing and program competencies.
Conveniently YOURS, our two-year degree program is a transfer program that is flexible enough to transfer to a wide variety of four-year colleges and universities with no loss of credit. If your intended transfer school participates in Pennsylvania’s statewide college credit transfer system, you will be able to begin at the junior level. Our programs also transfer well to schools outside of the statewide transfer system. However, each individual college has its own unique program.
We encourage you to select a four-year school as soon as possible. This will allow you to learn the transfer college’s program requirements so you can take the proper classes at HACC.
| Carlow University: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Cheyney University of PA: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| East Stroudsburg University of PA: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Elizabethtown College: | Biology into Biology Allied Health, Premedical, Biology Secondary Education (pdf) |
| Harrisburg University of Science & Technology: | Biology to Biotechnology - General BTEC Concentration (pdf) |
| Harrisburg University of Science & Technology: | Biology to Integrative Sciences - Biology Concentration (pdf) |
| Indiana University of PA: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Kutztown University of PA: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Lincoln University: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Millersville University of PA: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Millersville University of PA: | Biology AS to BS Biology (pdf) |
| Penn State Harrisburg: | Biology (pdf) |
| Penn State Harrisburg: | Science (pdf) |
| Penn State York: | Program to Program Transfer Information (pdf) |
| PennWest California: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| PennWest Clarion: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| PennWest Edinboro: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Shippensburg University of PA: | Biology into Biology, Biology Education and Biology Health Professions (pdf) |
| Slippery Rock University of PA: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| Susquehanna University: | Biology to Biology (pdf) |
| Susquehanna University: | Biology to Biomedical (pdf) |
| West Chester University of PA: | Pennsylvania Statewide P2P Agreement (pdf) |
| West Virginia University: | Biology (BA) (pdf) |
| West Virginia University: | Environmental Microbiology (BS) (pdf) |
| West Virginia University: | Biology (BS) (pdf) |
| York College of Pennsylvania: | Biology Articulation Agreement (pdf) |
| York College of Pennsylvania: | Biology (pdf) |
You may complete the entire program at our Harrisburg, Lancaster and York campuses through on-campus/in-person instruction.
Yes! We offer many scholarships through the HACC Foundation. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. To learn how to apply, please visit hacc.edu/Scholarships.
We offer classes in the spring, summer and fall, and you can apply online anytime by visiting our website. When you apply, be sure to include the specific program code 3096 to ensure you apply for the correct program.
Future students, we are excited to connect with you and answer your questions. Please choose the option that works best for you to meet with us.
Current HACC students, please contact our Advising Department with any questions.
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Meet Rebecca: A HACC Student who Came Back
“It’s taken me 10 years to find my true calling and seek to continue my education.”
“The process of teaching is a natural pursuit. At the end of the day, I am making both the individual and nation stronger by relying on science to inform our day-to-day choices.” – Geremea Fioravanti, M.S., associate professor of biology.
