Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities and Social Science
Associate in Arts Degree Program
| Hegis Code: 5649 | Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022 |
| NYSED Code: 01699 | admissions@sunyulster.edu |
Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Arts degree in Humanities and Social Science. Students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions for the baccalaureate degree normally enroll in this program. Appropriate class sequences can be arranged for students who contemplate further study in art, teacher education, and other professional areas. The program also offers ample opportunity for exploration for those who want to acquire a broad cultural background but may be uncertain about their career goals.
Heavy emphasis is placed on both humanities electives and social science electives. Humanities electives include courses in the following disciplines: art, 200-level English, foreign languages, journalism, music, philosophy, speech, and theater. Social science electives include courses in the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, social science, and sociology.
Employment Potential
Graduates of the program who then go on to earn a baccalaureate or higher degree will be qualified for professional positions in their fields of concentration.
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
Martha Robinson
Coordinator, Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science
Office: Vanderlyn Hall, VAN 224
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5110 or
845:687-5110
E-mail: robinsom@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.) |
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| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Description | Credits |
| ENG 101 | College English I | 3 |
| COM 103 or COM 105 | Oral Communication or Presentational Speaking | 3 |
| HIS 101 * * or HIS 103 * * | Western Civilization I or American History I | 3 |
| MAT 105 * or MAT 115 * | College Algebra or College Algebra & Trig or higher level Math Elective | 3-4 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | College English II | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| HIS 102 * * or HIS 104 * * | Western Civilization II or American History II | 3 |
| Elective | Natural Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 16-17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Elective | Natural Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Electives | Humanities / Social Science Electives | 9 |
| Elective * * * | Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Electives | Humanities / Social Science Electives | 9 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61-64 | |
| * | Students who take MAT 105 must take MAT 116 before or with MAT 160. Students who take MAT 115 do not need MAT 116. |
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| * * | A history sequence must be taken. | |
| * * * | Students must choose an elective that fulfills the remaining General Education category. Students should consult their advisors for more information. | |
| PED courses may be taken as open electives for a maximum of 2 credits. | ||
