Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies, A.A.

Location(s): Main Campus

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HEGIS: 5649

SUNY CODE: 0250

The General Studies program is designed to expose students to broad areas of human knowledge-the humanities and fine arts, the natural sciences and mathematics, and the social sciences. Students work closely with an advisor to tailor a specific program according to their needs and interests. This advising is of particular value to students who may be uncertain of the major they wish to pursue when they enter the College. General Studies students are well prepared to pursue a baccalaureate degree or to take advantage of specialized training offered by future employers.

The goals of this program are to:

introduce students to broad areas of human knowledge- the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences, the natural sciences and mathematics; and
promote critical thinking skills, data analysis and creative problem solving.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

differentiate, summarize, identify and apply broad areas of human knowledge the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences, the natural sciences and mathematics; and
analyze, evaluate said data/information and justify a solution.

Transfer Information

Graduates of this program have transferred to a variety of four-year institutions including SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Utica University.

Program of Study:

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111 - College Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
FS 100 - First Year Student Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
Arts Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Math Elective Credit Hour(s): 3-4
Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
US History and Civic Engagement Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
World History and Global Awareness Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
World Languages Selective Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 16-17

Math must be MA 124 or higher.

2nd Semester

EN 112 - College Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Laboratory Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 4
Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Social Science Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
World History and Global Awareness Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
World Languages Selective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Activity Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 17

World Language Selective must be an FL/HU prefix.

2nd Year

3rd Semester

English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credit Hour(s): 3-4
Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Physical Education Elective Credit Hour(s): 1

Subtotal: 16-17

Math elective must be MA 124 or higher.

4th Semester

Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
English/Humanities Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credit Hour(s): 3-4
Social Science Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Subtotal: 15-16

Math elective must be MA 124 or higher.

Total Credit Hours: 64-67

Note: Students who wish to graduate in four semesters with a Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies degree must average 16 credit hours per semester. Approved transfer credits may reduce the semester credit hour load.

Students should consult with their academic advisor for appropriate course selections.

This program may be completed entirely online. For more information access Herkimer College’s Internet Academy website: www.herkimer.edu/ia

For more information, contact the Academic Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.