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Individual Studies

Associate in Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5699 Admissions: 1-800-724-0833
ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 80327 admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Science degree. Individual Studies is a multi-purpose liberal arts and sciences program that enables students to plan a sequence of courses according to their individual needs and interests. The program is appropriate for students who want to combine career, professional, or technical courses with liberal arts courses; who want to concentrate in a particular area of the liberal arts; who are uncertain about their academic or career goals; or who want to expand a one-year certificate or diploma program into an associate's degree program.

In addition to the classroom-based program, the College offers a complete Individual Studies program online through the SUNY Learning Network. Known as OASIS (Online Associate in Science Degree in Individual Studies), the program provides the opportunity for students to pursue this degree from remote locations and within flexible schedules. Complete information on OASIS may be found by clicking here.

Employment Potential
An Associate's Degree in Individual Studies provides a wide-range of employment potential. Depending on the focus of the major, graduates are eligible for a number of entry-level positions. Transfer options make career choices even broader.

Requirements for Program Entry

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

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, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
Kathleen Bruegging
Coordinator, Individual Studies
Office: Vanderlyn Hall, VAN 229
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5128 or
            845:687-5128
E-mail: brueggik@sunyulster.edu

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here.
(If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.)
Curriculum
Click on the Course Number for the course description.
The Individual Studies Program has two components: the Liberal Arts Distribution and the Individual Studies Distribution.
Liberal Arts Distribution
Course Number Description Credits
ENG 101 College English I 3
ENG 102 College English II 3
LIB 111 Information Literacy 1
MAT 105 or higher College Algebra or higher-level math course 3-4
Elective Natural Science Elective 3-4
General Education Electives* Chosen from four categories: Basic Communication, American History, Western Civilization, Other World Civilization, Foreign Language, the Arts, or Social Sciences. 12
Liberal Arts Electives Chosen from 200-level English, higher-level Mathematics, or any Natural Science, Humanities, or Social Science course. 6
Total Liberal Arts Distribution Credits 30-33
Total Individual Studies Distribution Credits 30
* Students should visit the SUNY website at: www.suny.edu/provost/generaleducation/CourseList/UlsterGERCourses.pdf
to determine which courses fulfill the General Education requirements.
Individual Studies Distribution
Individual Studies Distribution is a 30-hour combination of the College's course offerings selected according to the student's academic or career needs and interests. The student must carefully plan this sequence of courses with an advisor.
Individual Studies Distribution Suggested Sequence
First Semester
Course Number Description Credits
ENG 101 College English I
3
Electives Individual Studies Component Electives
6
Elective Science Elective
3-4
Elective General Education Elective
3
Semester Credits
15-16
Second Semester
ENG 102 College English II
3
LIB 111 Information Literacy
1
MAT 105 * College Algebra or higher level math course
3-4
Elective General Education Elective
3
Electives Individual Studies Component Electives
6
Semester Credits
16-17
Third Semester
Electives Individual Studies Component Electives
9
Elective Liberal Arts Elective
3-4
Elective General Education Elective
3
Semester Credits
15-16
Fourth Semester
Elective General Education Elective
3
Electives Individual Studies Component Electives
9
Elective Liberal Arts Elective
3-4
Semester Credits 15-16
Total Credits 60-63

 

 

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