The 1199 HC4 Program at the College of Staten Island
The College of Staten Island is a four-year, senior college of The City University of New York providing exceptional opportunities to all of its students and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as certificate and continuing education programs.
The partnership between the College of Staten Island and the 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund spans over 25 years.
Students of the CSI HC4 Program take pre-requisite courses in a cohort with other adult learners. Students typically earn anywhere from 36-44 college credits from the College of Staten Island towards their degree in a health care related program of study.
Students take classes in a small, intimate setting, held at convenient times and locations.
1199 HC4 Course Offerings – CUNY Pathways
The HC4 Program at CSI follows the CUNY Pathways curriculum, which provides the general education or Common Core requirement courses. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 44 credits upon completing the HC4 Program.
| CUNY Pathways Requirement | Course Name | Credits |
| English Composition | ENG 111 & ENG 151 | 6 credits |
| Individual & Society | PSY 100, SOC 100, PHL 130 | 6 – 9 credits |
| Creative Expression | COM 100 | 3 credits |
| World Cultures & Global Issues | SPN 112 | 3 credits |
| US Experience in its Diversity | POL 100 | 3 credits |
| Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning | MTH 104 | 3 credits |
| Life & Physical Sciences | BIO 106 & BIO 107, BIO 150/Lab | 8 credits |
| Scientific World | BIO 160/Lab | 4 credits |
| Issues in College Life | SPD 101 | 1 credit |
| CSI College Option (Social Scientific Analysis-200 level) | PSY 242 | 4 credits |
| TOTAL: | 44 credits |
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