Liberal Arts -
Humanities & Social Sciences A.A.
HEGIS Code 5649
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This Liberal Arts degree program provides rigorous preparation for future study and diverse careers. As the world transforms and as individuals experience multiple career changes, success is best achieved through solid foundations and appropriate flexibility. Whether a student is interested in teaching, government, psychology, music, law, administration, or any other field, this program provides the depth, breadth and flexibility needed to pursue careers in these fields. Liberal Arts also offers excellent options for the undecided!
THE PROGRAM
This associate's degree program is designed to help students choose areas of personal and career interest while preparing them for transfer to a four-year college or university. Graduates of this program acquire a general liberal arts education. A wide array of elective courses is balanced by core requirements in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and sciences.
In addition to providing the foundation for future study and employment, studying the liberal arts and sciences also provides students with broad perspectives on the world and its diverse cultures and encourages them to become life-long learners.
A graduate of this program will demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of several disciplines within the humanities as well as the quantitative and qualitative methods used by social scientists to explore social phenomena. Every graduate will also demonstrate historical awareness, the ability to communicate effectively for diverse purposes and audiences, and the ability to find, evaluate, and credit accurately authoritative sources in their writing and oral presentations.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
All degree requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2007 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Humanities (18 Credit Hours): | |
| Eng 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| Eng 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Literature Elective | 3 |
| Electives (These must be selected from at least two of the following areas: Art, American Sign Language, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech/Theater Arts) |
9 |
| Social Science (15 Credit Hours): | |
| Two History courses | 6 |
| Electives (These must be selected from at least two of the following areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) |
9 |
| Mathematics and Sciences (9 Credit Hours minimum): | |
| One Mathematics course* | 3-4 |
| One Laboratory Science course | 3-4 |
| One additional Mathematics or Lab Science elective | 3-4 |
| Liberal Arts Electives (Must be chosen from Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) |
6 |
| Free Electives | 12 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| TOTAL | 62-65 |
* Students must complete a minimum of three credit hours of Mathematics on a level of MTH 144 (Elementary Statistics) or above.
Other Emphases
Students and their academic advisor may design other concentrations of study within the general Liberal Arts degree requirements that are of particular interest to them. The following list represents some possible emphases students may want to develop in consultation with their advisor: American Studies, Art, Communication, Humanities, Public Relations, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Physical Education. (A joint admissions program leading to a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland has been established recently.)
The curricula offered by the College require certain Liberal Arts core courses in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science or Mathematics. The following indicates areas of study acceptable in meeting these requirements.
A joint admissions program leading to a bachelor's degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland is available.
| Humanities: | American Sign Language, Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theater Arts. |
| Social Sciences: | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology |
| Science and Mathematics: | Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Science, and Mathematics |
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate of Jefferson, you will have many transfer opportunities to consider and be able to choose from a wide variety of Colleges and Universities to pursue your baccalaureate degree. Jefferson has partnered with some selected Colleges and Universities to develop agreements that help students transfer smoothly. Below please find information pertaining to partnerships in this program area.
- Physical Education Teaching Degree from SUNY Cortland
- Technical Communications from Clarkson University
- Various Degrees from Columbia College
For more information, please contact the JCC Counseling Center at 315-786-2271.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
Marvin Blachman, Dean, Liberal Arts Division
(315) 786-6542 mblachman@sunyjefferson.edu
For application and admissions information please contact:
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Admissions Office (315) 786-2277
(or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522. Ask for Admissions.)
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