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Individual Studies Online (OASIS)

Associate in Science Degree Program

Program Description
OASIS (Online Associate in Science in Individual Studies) provides students with the opportunity to earn a degree completely online through the SUNY Learning Network (SLN). The flexibility of the program allows students to select courses that meet their educational and professional goals.

The Individual Studies Program combines classes in natural science, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences with a series of classes that are selected to fulfill individual goals.

In addition to the convenience of taking classes from a home or office computer, this unique degree program may allow students to transfer as many as 30 applicable credits from accredited institutions. Students must complete the remaining 30 credits of college-level course work either at SUNY Ulster or by taking courses offered through the SUNY Learning Network. Within those 30 credits, at least 6 must be offered by SUNY Ulster.

Students enrolled in this program can choose from more than 900 courses offered through the SUNY colleges and universities that make up the SUNY Learning Network (SLN).

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.

Additional Information
The OASIS program is unique, and by following any of the links below, you will find additional information such as how to apply, tuition, financial aid, degree requirements, what type of computer equipment you will need, frequently asked questions, the current SUNY Ulster Online Class Schedule, and a link to the SUNY Learning Network.

Requirements for Program Entry

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Applications: Candidates for admission to the online degree program should complete the SUNY application listing SUNY Ulster as their choice and indicating the academic major code 0688. The application is free if mailed to Ulster County Community College Online Degree Program, c/o Admissions Office, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. The application may be completed on the Internet for a forty-dollar ($40) fee. The address is: http://www.suny.edu/Student/apply_online.cfm.
  • Transcripts and GEDs: Candidates should have their high school guidance office send official copies of their high school transcripts directly to Ulster County Community College, Admissions Office, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. Applicants who graduated from high school ten or more years ago may substitute a copy of their high school diploma to meet these requirements. If candidates possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), they should have official copies of their Transcript of Scores sent directly to the Admissions Office.

Advisement and Registration
Academic advisement for matriculated students is available online. Each student will be assigned an advisor to assist with registration and prorgam planning. For special fees associated OASIS and SLN, click here.

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 OASIS online program has the same requirements as the regular Individual Studies program. 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.)
Curriculum
Click on the Course Number for the course description.
The OASIS 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 Civilizations, 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 31-35
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 sequence of courses must be carefully planned with the assistance of an academic advisor.
Total Individual Studies Credits 30
Total Credits Required for the Degree 60-63

 

 

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