The Toxicology major provides students with a solid grounding in the general sciences, a robust foundation in general toxicology, and a diverse selection of specifically focused toxicology courses, such as Cellular and Molecular Toxicology, Public Health, Environmental Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, and Clinical Toxicology. The goal of this major is to provide students with a career-oriented educational program that is firmly grounded in both theory and hands-on experience, and which will strengthen their ability to make meaningful contributions to society both as informed citizens and as practicing scientists.
Admission Requirements
3. If you did not apply for the TOX major but are interested in declaring it, at your freshman registration session you must express this interest. An academic advisor will give you a Referral Form to take to the Admissions Office, where they will evaluate your eligibility. If admitted, you will be allowed to register for the appropriate biology and chemistry courses. If not, see the steps above for students who do not currently meet the major's admission criteria.
Major Requirements
Toxicology Courses That Meet General Education Requirements
Major Advising in Fall/Spring
Major Advising in Summer/Winter
During Summer session 2023, for Toxicology major advising please click on Dr. Cheng's personal availability link (https://jjay-cuny.campus.eab.com/pal/EZBNrFuyH0) to make an advisement appointment or email her at shcheng@jjay.cuny.edu to set up a Zoom appointment.
Registration and Major Holds
Sophomores with 45-59 credits may have a hold placed on their registration. The hold will be removed when they have a major advising appointment with Dr. Shu-Yuan Cheng (shcheng@jjay.cuny.edu). This discussion will encourage wise planning and allow students to ask any questions they may have about the major. How do you know if you have a major hold? Go to CUNYfirst and complete the following steps:
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Check the Holds box of your CUNYfirst Student Center. If "Advisement Required" appears, click on “details.”
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Click on “Advisement Required.”
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See which type of advisement you need. If you must see a major advisor, then make a major advising appointment following the steps preferred by this department.
Avoid Course Planning Mistakes!
You are required to take one semester of calculus (MAT 151) followed by one semester of probability and statistics (MAT 301).
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If you place into MAT 105, you will need to take MAT 105 and then MAT 141 as foundation for MAT 151. It is important to take these math courses as early as possible. If you start with MAT 105 in a fall semester, then take MAT 141 in spring, you can take MAT 151 during summer session to be ready for Physics in the upcoming fall.
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MAT 105 or higher is a prerequisite or co-requisite for certain Biology and Chemistry courses.
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The Toxicology physics requirement should be taken in the sophomore year. You have two options for meeting this requirement. Your first option is to follow the normal Toxicology major sequence of PHY 101-102, in which case you will not need any calculus foundation and may follow the usual math sequence illustrated above. Your second option is to take PHY 203-204, the recommended sequence if you are considering graduate school or professional school in the sciences. If you decide to take PHY 203-204 instead of the normal PHY 101-102 course sequence, you will be required to fulfill slightly different math requirements. You will need to take MAT 151 before PHY 203, and you will need to take MAT 152 and PHY 203 before PHY 204. See the PHY 203-204 course sequence below:
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If you start with BIO 103 (5 credits), you will then take BIO 104.
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If you start with BIO 101 (2 credits), you will then take BIO 102 (3 credits) before taking BIO 104.
Chemistry-
If you start with CHE 103 (5 credits), you will then take CHE 104.
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If you start with CHE 101 (2 credits), you will then take CHE 102 (3 credits) before taking CHE 104.
Capstone Course
Monitor Your Progress in the Major (Major Checklist, Sample 4 yr Plan)
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DegreeWorks degree audit - Use this online planning tool to track your overall progress toward graduation. You will see which of your general education and major requirements are completed, in progress, or still needed. Refer to the DegreeWorks FAQs to better understand how to use this helpful tool. Note: be sure to confirm the accuracy of your degree audit with a general advisor and major advisor.
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Toxicology Advisement Form - Fill out this printable worksheet to keep track of which major requirements you have completed and which ones you still need.
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Sample Four Year Plan - See our Sample Four Year Plan for students who placed into MAT 105 or our Sample Four Year Plan for students who placed into MAT 141 for an example of how you could complete all your degree requirements (major, general education, electives) and graduate in four years! Remember that the plan shows just one possible way to combine your requirements. Transfer students in particular should work with advisors to determine what works best for them.
Meet with a General Academic Advisor
A General Academic Advisor will confirm what general academic requirements you still need, make suggestions about smart course planning that will help you graduate without delays, discuss your interest in adding a minor or second major, inform you about opportunities such as study abroad, discuss general questions and concerns, and make helpful referrals. Visit the Academic Advisement Center's webpage for more information.
Society of Toxicology
Undergraduate Toxicology students are strongly encouraged to become Society of Toxicology (SOT) Undergraduate Student Affiliates. There is no fee for application. Undergraduate Student Affiliates will have access to many resources, including:
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The SOT Undergraduate Affiliate ToXchange Community
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SOT Undergraduate awards and special SOT Annual Meetings
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SOT CEd-Tox online courses at no cost
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SOT publications
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Information about summer research programs, internships, careers, events on campus, and academic and postdoctoral education programs.