Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics and Science

Associate in Arts Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5649	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 00170	admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description

Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Arts degree. Generally, students in this program intend to transfer to colleges granting the baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, or physics. Though the minimum requirements for the degree are listed, students are urged to seek advice regarding specific electives from faculty advisors in order to ensure smooth transfer to a four‐year school.

Program Outcomes

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

• Effectively write grammatically correct essays with a focused main idea, logically developed with supporting details including the incorporation of information from secondary sources, properly cited;
• Critically read and orally present researched information in an organized, effective manner;
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct and document research, including gathering information, logically analyzing problems, drawing inferences, and proposing solutions;
• Apply appropriate mathematical procedures and quantitative methods to solve practical problems in mathematics and the natural or physical sciences;
• Demonstrate an understanding of scientific principles of inquiry including hypothesis formation, designing and conducting experiments, and formulating conclusions;
• Demonstrate an understanding of good laboratory practice;
• Recognize and interpret major historical events of Western and non‐Western cultures and their impact on contemporary society;
• Understand and critically analyze human society, behavior, and our institutions;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the arts, such as literature, philosophy, music, visual arts and/or performing arts and their relationship with history, society and culture.

Employment Potential

Students earning a baccalaureate degree from a four‐year transferring institution have many professional opportunities in the world of teaching, research, field work, and business and industry upon graduation.

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
ENG 101	College English I	3
HIS 101 or HIS 102	Western Civilization I or Western Civilization II	3
BIO 105 or CHE 103 or ESC 104 or PHY 109 *	General Biology I or General Chemistry I or Physical Geology or General Physics I	4
MAT 170	Calculus I	4
Elective	Open Elective	3
Semester Credits		17
Second Semester
ENG 102	College English II	3
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
HIS 103 or HIS 104	American History I or American History II	3
BIO 106 or CHE 104 or ESC 105 or PHY 110 *	General Biology II or General Chemistry II or Earth History or General Physics II	4
MAT 160 or MAT 211 or MAT Elective	Precalculus or Elementary Statistics or Math Elective above MAT 170	3-4
Semester Credits		14-15
Third Semester
COM 103 or COM 105	Oral Communication or Public Speaking	3
Elective **	Math or Natural Science Elective	3-4
Elective***	SUNY General Education Elective	3
Elective	Open Elective	3
Elective	Open Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-16
Fourth Semester
Electives	Math or Natural Science Elective	3
Electives	Math or Natural Science Elective	3-4
Elective	Humanities Elective	3
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
Elective	Open Elective	3
Semester Credits		15-17
Total Credits		61-64
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.
* A two-semester sequence must be taken. ** Select PHY 101, CHE 103, BIO 105, ESC 104, PHY 109, or a mathematics course for which MAT 170 is a prerequisite.: the ARTS (A), Foreign language (F), Other World Civilizations (O), or Social Sciences (S). *** Select the General Education course from one of the following categories ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all history courses. ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all 200-level sociolgy courses.