Liberal Arts And Sciences: General Studies

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

Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS AND SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

ENG 101 - College Composition OR
ENG 200 - Advanced Composition
3
ENG 105 Introduction to Literature OR
ENG 130 Composition in STEM and Health Sciences OR
ENG 131 Composition in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences OR
ENG 132 Composition in Professional Studies OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition OR
ENG 250 Professional Communication OR
ENG 251 Technical Communication
3
MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR
Higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (SUNY-MATH) OR
PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic *
3-4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3-4
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
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE
3-4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
3-4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
3-4
Total:
30-35
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Credits
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE**
3
Total:
30
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-65

*Students are strongly encouraged to check with the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure selection of an appropriate Math course.
**Consult with your advisor prior to selecting open electives. The total number of OPEN ELECTIVE credits may be less than 30 if the student completes the minimum 60 credits required for graduation. This is dependent on the number of credits taken in the 'CORE REQUIREMENTS AND SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION' section above. The credit waiver will be applied at the time of graduation certification if the 60 credit minimum has been attained. 2-3 credits of Health/Physical Education (HED, HEG, PE, PEC, PEJ, PEM, PEW, PPE) may be used in this area.

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: 9/6/2024