This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and is suggested for students seeking to prepare for elementary or secondary education. With proper selection of electives, students can prepare for further study in specific academic disciplines such as English, foreign languages, humanistic studies, as well as career-related programs in speech and theater, education, journalism, communication and media arts.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret literature.
- Demonstrate comprehension of communication barriers and ways to improve communication and/or demonstrate ability to think critically about the media in historic and current contexts.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development and distinctive features in the history, economy, society, culture, etc. of Western civilization or American civilization.
- Demonstrate knowledge of either a broad outline of world history, or the distinctive features of the history, economy, society, culture, etc. of a non-Western Civilization.
- Show understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression and the creative process inherent therein.
- Produce written material that demonstrates abilities to conduct research, develop an argument, and organize supporting details.
It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:
Acceptance into the program is determined by the following criteria: 12th-grade reading level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test.
Liberal Arts Requirements
45 Semester Hours
Program Requirements
16 Semester Hours
Suggested Program Sequence
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Brockport, Emerson College, Marist College, Southern California College, Gordon College, and Russell Sage.