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
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
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, The Gary and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
For more information contact Admissions here or the Department here.
To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here. |
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Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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First Semester | ||
Course Number | Description | Credits |
COM 103 or COM 105 |
Oral Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
College English I | 3 | |
HIS 101 * or HIS 103 * |
Western Civilization I or American History I | 3 |
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. |