A.S. DEGREE

Description
The Liberal Arts General Studies degree is a transfer program designed to provide students with a strong educational foundation in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. A Liberal Arts education fosters critical and analytical thinking, effective communication, and meaningful participation in local and global communities. Guided advisement and pathway options enable students with varying academic and career goals to transfer into baccalaureate programs. 

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Discuss the aesthetic attributes of art, nature, music, language, culture or literature.
2. Reflect on issues concerning the human condition in local or global contexts.
3. Conduct independent discipline-based research.
4. Analyze information using established or prescribed methods or principles.
5. Synthesize information drawn from a variety of resources or experiences.
6. Work collaboratively to achieve a common goal.

Requirements for Program Entrance
Algebra (1 year high school math or placement into Level 4 Math at MCC).


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours

FIRST SEMESTER


ENG 101 - College Composition OR
ENG 200 - Advanced Composition
3

MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR higher SUNY-MATH OR
PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic *
3-4

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE
3

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

First Semester Total:
15-16

SECOND SEMESTER


SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE OR
Any SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG course that satisfies Global Learning)
3

SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE **
3

SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) ELECTIVE **
3

Any SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
3

Any SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
3

Second Semester Total:
15

THIRD SEMESTER

HED, HEG, PE, PEC, PEJ, PEM, PEW, PPE ELECTIVE OR
OPEN ELECTIVE
2-3

ENG 105 - Introduction to Literature OR
ENG 200 - Advanced Composition OR
ENG 250 - Professional Communication OR
ENG 251 - Technical Communication
3

SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE
3-4

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

Third Semester Total:
14-16

FOURTH SEMESTER


OPEN ELECTIVE
3

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

OPEN ELECTIVE
3

OPEN ELECTIVE***
1-3

Fourth Semester Total:
16-18

TOTAL CREDITS:
60-65

*MTH 150 or any other SUNY-MATH course with a higher number. Students are strongly encouraged to check with the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure selection of an appropriate Math course.
**Students may not need an additional open elective credit if they already meet the 60 credit minimum requirement.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Advising is mandatory. Students must consult with an advisor prior to course registration. The counsel and consent of the student’s advisor is important in the final selection.
Students must complete at least one 200-level course to satisfy the degree requirements.
Students must complete at least one course that fulfills a SUNY Critical Thinking and Reasoning Competency (CTRN).

Revised: 6/13/2023