Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities and Social Science

Associate in Arts Degree Program

May be completed Online or On Campus 

Hegis Code: 5649	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 01699	admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description

Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Arts degree in Humanities and Social Science. Students who plan to transfer to four‐year institutions for the baccalaureate degree normally enroll in this program. Appropriate class sequences can be arranged for students who contemplate further study in art, teacher education, and other professional areas. The program also offers ample opportunity for exploration for those who want to acquire a broad cultural background but may be uncertain about their career goals.

Heavy emphasis is placed on both humanities electives and social science electives. Humanities electives include courses in the following disciplines: art, 200‐level English, foreign languages, journalism, music, philosophy, speech, and theater. Social science electives include courses in the following disciplines: economics, history, political science, psychology, social science, and sociology. 

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the AA Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities & Social Science Degree program, a student will be able to

• Attest to the completion of all five or more SUNY General Education requirements and facilitate transfer within the SUNY System;
• Understand and apply the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena;
• Demonstrate knowledge of a basic narrative of American, Western or Other World history and their relationship with the rest of the world;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities;
• Produce, revise and improve coherent texts and oral discourse, and apply to subject research;
• Employ quantitative methods to solve problems;
• Understand and apply the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena;
• Understand and use basic computer information for research for use in research.

Employment Potential
Graduates of the program who then go on to earn a baccalaureate or higher degree will be qualified for professional positions in their fields of concentration.

Requirements for Program Entry

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment

Developmental Assistance Available

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here.
Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description.
First Semester
Course Number	Description	Credits
COM 103  or COM 105	Oral Communication or Public Speaking	3
ENG 101	College English I	3
HIS 101 * or HIS 103 *	Western Civilization I or American History I	3
MAT 105  or MAT 115  or Higher Level Math Elective	College Algebra or College Algebra & Trig or higher level Math Elective	3-4
Elective	Open Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Second Semester
ENG 102	College English II	3
HIS 102 * or HIS 104 *	Western Civilization II or American History II	3
LIB 111 **	Information Literacy	1
Elective	Natural Science Elective	3-4
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
Elective	Humanities Elective	3
Semester Credits		16-17
Third Semester
Electives (3)	Humanities / Social Science Electives	9
Elective	Natural Science Electives	3-4
Elective ***	Open Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Fourth Semester
Electives (3)	Humanities / Social Science Electives	9
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
Elective	Elective	3
Semester Credits		15
Total Credits		61-64
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.

*	A history sequence must be taken.
**	LIB 111 is a prerequisite or a co-requisite of ENG 102.
***	Students must choose an elective that fulfills the remaining General Education category. Students should consult their advisors for more information.
	PED courses may be taken as open electives for a maximum of 2 credits.
	ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all history courses. ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all 200-level sociology courses.
	200-Level Credit Policy: The policy requires students graduating in the LA/HUM/SS program complete a minimum of 12 credits in 200-level course work as a graduation requirement.