Liberal Arts and Sciences
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 61 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
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| First Year Experience Electives | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) at MAT-152 level or higher | 3-4 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) at MAT-152 level or higher | 3-4 |
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| Mathematics or Natural Sciences, 1 course at the 200 level or an additional sequence | 8 |
SUNY approved Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) electives from one of the following sequences:
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| CSC-135 | Core Excel | 1 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education Electives | 2 |
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| General Electives | 12 |
Complete one of the following:
| PSY-100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| Or | |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (14-15 Credit Hours)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) at MAT-152 level or higher | 3-4 |
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| Approved Natural Science Elective (1 of 2) | 4 |
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| First Year Experience Electives | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) at MAT-152 level or higher | 3-4 |
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| Approved Natural Science Elective (2 of 2) | 4 |
Complete one of the following:
| PSY-100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| Or | |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)
| CSC-135 | Core Excel | 1 |
| -Oral Communication | SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication | 3 |
| -Mathematics or Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 4 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
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| General Electives | 3 |
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| General Electives | 3 |
Fourth Semester (16 Credit Hours)
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| 200-Level SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) or Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 4 |
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| General Electives | 3 |
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| General Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World Language | SUNY General Education approved course in World Language | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
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| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Pose insightful and productive questions.
- Generate, evaluate, integrate, and cite compelling evidence to support reasonable conclusions.
- Express connections between disciplines with creativity and clarity.
- Take actionable steps to see tasks through to completion, both independently and collaboratively.
- Consider the impact of individual action on personal and community well-being, for example physical, environmental, social, occupational, and fiscal well-being.