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MCC Daily Tribune

Announcing New Liberal Arts Program Approvals

The College has received notification of the registration of three new programs by the New York State Education Department. 

These programs were developed by work groups under the guidance of the Liberal Arts Council (LAC) designed to replace the LA04 General Studies program. This accomplishment is the culmination of significant work by many faculty and staff over several years.  Instead of offering a single program meant to address the academic and professional goals of students across seven academic schools, each of these programs are comprised of related disciplinary clusters. The Liberal Arts Council will be working with Advisement to develop training opportunities for advisement. 

The College plans to implement these new programs for Spring 2025.

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences: Arts, Hum & Soci Science A.A.
    This liberal arts program is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. It provides flexibility for students to either explore various disciplines while determining a career path or to gain a solid liberal arts background before transferring into a four-year program that doesn’t map directly to a two-year degree. The program will aid students in the development of the skills essential for success in an increasingly diverse and global society. Students will have the opportunity to develop critical reading, thinking, research and writing skills as they explore a variety of disciplines in the program cluster. Requiring academic inquiry, self-reflection, collaboration, and the application of ideas, theories and methods across various disciplines, the program culminates in a portfolio demonstrating the students’ understanding of ethical decision making and reasoning in natural and social environments. Students completing this program will have strong preparation for continuing education in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
    View proposal for Liberal Arts & Sciences: Arts, Hum & Soci Science A.A.
  • Liberal Arts & Sciences: Professional Studies A.S.
    This liberal arts program is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. It provides flexibility for students to either explore various disciplines while determining a career path or to gain a solid liberal arts background before transferring into a four-year program that doesn’t map directly to a two-year degree. The program will aid students in the development of the skills essential for success in an increasingly diverse and global society. Students will have the opportunity to develop critical reading, thinking, research and writing skills as they explore a variety of disciplines in the program cluster. Requiring academic inquiry, self-reflection, collaboration, and the application of ideas, theories and methods across various disciplines, the program culminates in a portfolio demonstrating the students’ understanding of ethical decision making and reasoning in natural and social environments. Students completing this program will have strong preparation for continuing education in business, criminal justice, homeland security, education, and human service fields.
    View proposal for Liberal Arts & Sciences: Professional Studies A.S.
  • Liberal Arts & Sciences: STEM & Health Sciences A.S.
    This liberal arts program is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. It provides flexibility for students to either explore various disciplines while determining a career path or to gain a solid liberal arts background before transferring into a four-year program that doesn’t map directly to a two-year degree. The program will aid students in the development of the skills essential for success in an increasingly diverse and global society. Students will have the opportunity to develop critical reading, thinking, research and writing skills as they explore a variety of disciplines in the program cluster. Requiring academic inquiry, self-reflection, collaboration, and the application of ideas, theories and methods across various disciplines, the program culminates in a portfolio demonstrating the students’ understanding of ethical decision making and reasoning in natural and social environments. Students completing this program will have strong preparation for continuing education in the natural and physical sciences, health, mathematics, and applied sciences.
    View proposal for Liberal Arts & Sciences: STEM & Health Sciences A.S.

Andrew Freeman
Curriculum and Program Development
07/24/2024