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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

The Individual Studies Program has two components: the Liberal Arts Distribution and the Individual Studies Distribution.
To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here for a PDF version. (If you don't already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here for a free copy.)
 
Liberal Arts Distribution
Curriculum
Click on the Course Number for the course description.
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 Choose at least 3 credits from four of the following categories: Basic Communication, the Arts, American History**, Foreign Languages, Other World Civilizations**, Social Sciences**, or Western Civilization**. 12
Liberal Arts Electives Choose at least 6 credits from 200-level English, higher-level Mathematics, or any Natural Science, Humanities, or Social Science** course. 6
Total Liberal Arts Distribution Credits 31-33

NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill 7 of the 10 General Education Requirements.

*
Mathematics and Natural Science courses should normally be chosen from the list of approved general education courses. If not, additional course work may be needed for the student to meet the requirement of completing 7 of the 10 SUNY general education categories.

** ENG 101 is a pre/co-requisite for all history and 200-level sociology courses.

 
Individual Studies Distribution
The Individual Studies Electives 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 sequence of courses must be carefully planned with the assistance of an academic advisor.
Individual Studies Distribution Suggested Sequence
Curriculum
Click on the Course Number for the course description.
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 61-63
* MAT 105 or higher level liberal arts mathematics course is a requirement for all students entering Individual Studies.
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.

 

 

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