Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Liberal Arts & Science - Social Science

Curriculum Code
0212
Semester Hours Required for Graduation
61
Program Goals

This program prepares students for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Students can complete concentrations in psychology, history, or sociology which should give them
advance standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s program in these areas.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze and interpret materials relating to the human experience.
  2. Identify credible sources of information, analyze collected data, and produce evidence-based assignments.
  3. Demonstrate analytical and creative approaches to problem solving.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the development and distinctive features in the history, economy, society, culture, etc. of Western civilization or American civilization or non- Western civilizations.
  5. Produce written material that demonstrates abilities to conduct research, develop an argument, and organize supporting details.
Academic Preparation

It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

Liberal Arts Requirements

45 Semester Hours

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
6
6
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
45

Program Requirements

16 Semester Hours

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
15
Sub-Total Semester Hours
16

Suggested Program Sequence

1st Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
16

2nd Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15

3rd Semester 

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
3
3
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15

4th Semester

Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
9
Sub-Total Semester Hours
15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, Marist College, Bard College, and Syracuse University.

Total Semester Hours
61