Individual Studies A.A.S.
HEGIS Code 5699
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This program is designed specifically to address the needs of full-time or part-time students for whom a flexible course of study tailored to meet individual interests and needs is appropriate.
Therefore, this program is designed to offer the student flexibility in career and/or academic options, with the understanding that an advisor will be assigned through the Continuing Education Division to provide direction to and evaluation of this program.
The employment outlook is dependent upon the career route chosen upon completion of this program. This program can be very diversified and, thus, the integration and application of transferable skills obtained through the Individual Studies programming may prepare students well for future employment.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
All degree requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2007 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| ENGLISH | 3 |
|
To include at least one (1) writing course selected from
ENG 100, 101, 218 |
|
| MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES | 15 |
| FREE ELECTIVES | 39 |
| TOTAL | 60-61 |
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 60 hours of which 21 are to be Liberal Arts and Sciences. Remaining 39 hours free electives.
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.
| 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.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
For Military Students-
Donald Johnson, Director of Military Programs
(315) 773-4535 djohnson@sunyjefferson.edu
For Non-Military Students-
Terry Heagle, Continuing Education Coordinator
(315) 786-2303 theagle@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.)
Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen St.
Watertown, NY 13601
www.sunyjefferson.edu