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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
(If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.)

Curriculum
Click on the Course Number for the course description.
First Semester
Course Number Description Credits
ENG 101 College English I 3

HIS 101 or

HIS 102

Western Civilization I or

Western Civilization II

3

BIO 105 or

CHE 103 or
ESC 104 or

PHY 109

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

HIS 104

American History I or American History II 3

BIO 106 or

CHE 104 or
ESC 105 or

PHY 110

General Biology II or General Chemistry II or
Earth History or General Physics II
4

MAT 160 or

MAT 211 or

MAT Elective

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

COM 105

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.
* Select one additional laboratory science course from those listed, or a mathematics course for which MAT 107 is a prerequisite, or PHY 101.

 

 

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