Liberal Arts & Sciences:
Mathematics and Science
Associate in Arts Degree Program
| Hegis Code: 5649 | Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022 |
| NYSED Code: 00120 | admissions@sunyulster.edu |
Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Arts degree. Generally, students in this program intend to transfer to colleges granting the baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, or physics. Though the minimum requirements for the degree are listed, students are urged to seek advice regarding specific electives from faculty advisors in order to ensure smooth transfer to a four-year school.
Employment Potential
Students earning a baccalaureate degree from a four-year transferring institution have many professional opportunities in the world of teaching, research, field work, and business and industry upon graduation.
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
Maureen Nicholson
Coordinator, Mathematics
Office: Burroughs Hall, BUR 107
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 1574 or
845:688-1574
E-mail: nicholsm@sunyulster.edu
or
Dennis Swauger
Coordinator, Physical Sciences
Office: Burroughs Hall, BUR 105
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5226 or
845:687-5226
E-mail: swaugerd@sunyulster.edu
or
David Lemmon
Chairperson, Biology and Physical Education
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 228
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5239 or
845:687-5239
E-mail: lemmond@sunyulster.edu
To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here. |
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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 |
HIS 101 or |
Western Civilization I or Western Civilization II |
3 |
BIO 105 or |
General Biology I or General Chemistry I or General Geology or General Physics I |
4 |
| MAT 107 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | College English II | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Information Literacy | 1 |
HIS 103 or |
American History I or American History II | 3 |
BIO 106 or |
General Biology II or General Chemistry II or Earth History or General Physics II |
4 |
MAT 160 or MAT 211 or |
Precalculus or Elementary Statistics or Math Elective above MAT 107 |
3-4 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 17-18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
COM 103 or |
Oral Communication or Presentational Speaking |
3 |
| Elective * | Math or Science Electives | 3-4 |
| Elective | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Electives | Math or Science Electives | 6-8 |
| Elective | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 64-68 | |
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. |
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| * Select one additional laboratory science course from those listed, or a mathematics course for which MAT 107 is a prerequisite, or PHY 101. | ||






