Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies
- AS - Transfer Program
- Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
OUR FLEXIBLE GENERAL STUDIES PROGRAM GETS YOU HALFWAY TO A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
Monroe Community College’s liberal arts associate degree in general studies provides you with a flexible, affordable pathway to a bachelor’s degree in many different programs.
Our two-year liberal arts program lets you keep academic options open while you satisfy basic liberal arts bachelor’s degree requirements. You’ll earn your associate degree at reasonable cost and maximum convenience, with the opportunity to transfer to a prestigious school such as Cornell, Syracuse, the University of Rochester, SUNY, and more.
MCC’s two-year liberal arts degree program enables you to:
- Take many of your liberal arts courses online
- Explore multiple academic options
- Develop critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills
- Learn from award-winning educators
- Get personalized advising to plan your academic and professional future
A LIBERAL ARTS ASSOCIATE DEGREE HELPS YOU DISCOVER YOUR ACADEMIC STRENGTHS
The two-year liberal arts associate degree program meets Monroe Community College’s high academic standards. You’ll earn well-respected liberal arts credits you can transfer almost anywhere while saving money, preserving flexibility, and keeping your options open. Your liberal arts associate degree can help you transfer to a four-year college into a major program such as:
- American Sign Language, Foreign Languages, English, Art History
- Economics, Nutrition / Dietetics, Organization Management
- Art Education, Criminology, Social Work
- Athletic Training, Communication Sciences & Disorders / Speech Pathology, Public Health
- American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Sociology
- Agricultural Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geology / Geosciences, Medical Technology
CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH A LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE
Graduates from Monroe Community College’s liberal arts associate degree program in general studies have transferred to outstanding colleges and universities across the country, including:
- Cornell University
- University of Rochester
- Syracuse University
- All SUNY colleges and universities
- Nazareth College
- St. John Fisher College
- Brooklyn College
- St. Bonaventure University
- Keuka College
- University of Texas at Austin
- Louisiana State University
- Loyola Marymount University
- Ohio State University
- University of San Diego
No matter where you transfer, liberal arts degrees develop skills that employers place a high value on. These include:
- Critical, analytical, and creative thinking
- Strong written and oral communication
- Quantitative reasoning
- Information literacy
- Teamwork and problem solving
- Civic knowledge and engagement – local and global
- Ethical reasoning and action
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES: GENERAL STUDIES
A.S. Degree - Transfer Program
Department:Humanities & Social Sciences
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies; Arts & Humanities; Business & Entrepreneurial Studies; Community Engagement & Development; Health Sciences & Physical Wellness; Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM); Social Sciences & Global Studies
MCC Program Code: LA04
Description
The Liberal Arts General Studies degree is a transfer program designed to provide students with a strong educational foundation in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. A Liberal Arts education fosters critical and analytical thinking, effective communication, and meaningful participation in local and global communities. Guided advisement and pathway options enable students with varying academic and career goals to transfer into baccalaureate programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Discuss the aesthetic attributes of art, nature, music, language, culture or literature.
2. Reflect on issues concerning the human condition in local or global contexts.
3. Conduct independent discipline-based research.
4. Analyze information using established or prescribed methods or principles.
5. Synthesize information drawn from a variety of resources or experiences.
6. Work collaboratively to achieve a common goal.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Algebra (1 year high school math or placement into Level 4 Math at MCC).
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Distribution Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| CORE REQUIREMENTS AND SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |  |
| ENG 101 - College Composition OR ENG 200 - Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENG 105 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 130 Composition in STEM and Health Sciences OR ENG 131 Composition in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences OR ENG 132 Composition in Professional Studies OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition OR ENG 250 Professional Communication OR ENG 251 Technical Communication | 3 |
| MTH 150 - Survey of Mathematics OR Higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS (SUNY-MATH) OR PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic * | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION DIVERSITY: EQUITY, INCLUSION, and SOCIAL JUSTICE (SUNY-DVRS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY and GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION U.S. HISTORY and CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES (SUNY-HUMN) ELECTIVE OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCES and SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
Total: | 30-35 |
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Credits |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE** | 3 |
Total: | 30 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 60-65 |
*Students are strongly encouraged to check with the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure selection of an appropriate Math course.
**Consult with your advisor prior to selecting open electives. The total number of OPEN ELECTIVE credits may be less than 30 if the student completes the minimum 60 credits required for graduation. This is dependent on the number of credits taken in the 'CORE REQUIREMENTS AND SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION' section above. The credit waiver will be applied at the time of graduation certification if the 60 credit minimum has been attained. 2-3 credits of Health/Physical Education (HED, HEG, PE, PEC, PEJ, PEM, PEW, PPE) may be used in this area.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Advising is mandatory. Students must consult with an advisor prior to course registration. The counsel and consent of the student’s advisor is important in the final selection.
Students must complete at least one 200-level course to satisfy the degree requirements.
Students must complete at least one course that fulfills a SUNY Critical Thinking and Reasoning Competency (CTRN).
Revised: 9/6/2024