Degree: Associate in Arts
HEGIS Code: 5649
Curriculum Code: 0201
Campus Location: City, North, South, Distance
Liberal Arts Division
Pre-Admission Recommendations: HS or GED Diploma
Career Opportunities/Further Education: Transfer to Bachelor’s Degree Program
The Liberal Arts curriculum has a dual purpose. The courses provide students subject matter enabling them to transfer to a four-year college or university. However, the curriculum is also designed to provide general education for those who desire it.
Requirements are listed on the following pages for programs granting Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees. The Associate in Arts requirements are designed to give students a balanced distribution of courses in English, humanities and social sciences. The Associate in Science requirements are designed to give a student a balance between mathematics and laboratory sciences. These programs have been formulated to ensure a maximum level of acceptance for the transfer student regardless of the program for which he/she applies at a four-year institution.
Students interested in a flexible exploratory course of study and the option of a self-structured curriculum may pursue Liberal Arts—General Studies. This program offers the student a course of study leading to an Associate in Science degree and an opportunity to experience courses in other curricula.
SUNY General Education Student Learning Outcomes
The SUNY General Education knowledge and skills areas and the two competencies now function as the basis for the Liberal Arts degree program outcomes. These General Education requirements are detailed in the Academic Information section of this catalog.
Program Description
The General Studies curriculum is designed to provide the student with a variety of options—a flexible exploratory course of study and the option of self-structured curricula without a prior commitment to either specific academic or vocational goals. It is offered day and evening on all campuses.
This program serves the needs of students interested in transferring to four-year institutions as well as students interested in fulfilling their General Education requirements. The program is also ideal for the student who has an inquisitive mind and wishes to explore a variety of academic options. Graduates may find numerous entry-level positions available in banking, sales, real estate and health and human services.
An applicant for General Studies should contact a college admissions counselor. After notification of acceptance and receipt of placement test scores, the applicant is required to contact the General Studies departments for course advisement.
Students matriculated in the General Studies program must complete a minimum of 33 credit hours in required core course requirements. A minimum of 27 degree credit hours may be taken in any college degree course for which the general studies student qualifies for registration under guidelines established by college academic units or departments. The student may attend part-time or full-time. Students enrolled in this program will be required to take GS 111 - College Success Skills.
