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Liberal Arts: Math & Science A.S.

The liberal arts degrees require a student to take a sampling of courses in the various disciplines that make up the overall category of liberal arts: humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and science. Besides sampling courses in all the categories listed above, students earning the Liberal Arts Math/Science degree will take more courses in mathematics (e.g. algebra, calculus, statistics) and natural sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science). The Math/Science degree is specifically designed to prepare students to transfer into a baccalaureate program in mathematics, natural sciences, or a related discipline. Graduates transfer to numerous four-year colleges and universities throughout the State University of New York (SUNY) system, as well as private institutions, where they enter with junior status and take additional courses in one of these specialized areas to gain a strong base of knowledge. CCC also has specific articulation agreements with several institutions for a number of bachelor’s degree programs. By carefully following the sequence of courses listed in the respective articulation agreement, students will be in position to transfer into their junior year at the four-year college or university.

Program Mission

The mission of the Liberal Arts: Math/Science Program is to provide math and science majors with a broad-based educational experience that provides a core of general education and that prepares them for transfer into baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions, in the sciences and mathematics.

Program Goals

The program will:

prepare Math/Science majors to problem-solve.
prepare Math/Science majors to use appropriate technology.
prepare Math/Science majors to communicate effectively.
prepare Math/Science majors to transfer to a four-year institution in mathematics, science, or a related field.

Discipline Categories

Basic Skills

Courses required as prerequisites if indicated by Placement Test. Courses count as credit toward load and financial aid, but not toward graduation.

English

All ENG courses 101 and higher

Free Electives

Any college credit course. COM 100, FCS 101 and MAT 100 count as free elective credit.

Humanities

ART, CHI, COM (except COM 100), ENG above 102 (except ENG235), ESL, FRE, GER, GWS, HIS121, HIS122, HIS132, HUM, MSM118, MSM239, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE

GWS, HIS121, 122 and 132, and MSM 118 can count as either Humanities or Social Science electives.
MSM 239 and HUM 110 fulfill the arts requirement, in addition to all courses with an ART, MUS or THE prefix.

Natural Sciences

All BIO, CHE, ENV101, ENV210, ENV220, GEL, MET, PHY, SCI (except SCI 110)

Students who receive credit for BIO101 or BIO102 cannot receive science credit for BIO100. BIO100 will only count as free elective credit. BIO100 will count as science credit for students who have not received credit for BIO101 or BIO102.
Students who receive credit for CHE111 or CHE112 cannot receive science credit for CHE101. CHE101 will only count as free elective credit. CHE101 will count as science credit for students who have not received credit for CHE111 or CHE112.
Students who receive credit for PHY111 or PHY112 cannot receive science credit for PHY100. PHY100 will only count as free elective credit. PHY100 will count as science credit for students who have not received credit for PHY111 or PHY112.

Social Sciences

ANT, CRI 206, ECO, GEG, GWS, HIS, MSM 118, PSC, PSY, SOC

GWS, HIS121, 122 and 132, and MSM 118 can count as either Humanities or Social Science electives.

Mathematics

All MAT courses above MAT100

Mathematics:: MAT 161 Elementary Statistics and MAT 224 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I are required. Students are also required to take MAT 204 College Algebra with Trigonometry II or MAT 225 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II.
Math/Science Electives:: Any combination of math courses (above MAT 100) and/or science* courses, which have not been used to fulfill the mathematics or science requirements, may be used as Math/Science electives. CSC 121, CSC 202, CSC 217, CSC 222, MEC 203, MEC 204, MEC 205, MEC 206, WTT 102, WTT201, WTT 202, and all courses with an ETE prefix may also be used as Math/Science electives.

*The only courses with an ENV prefix that can be used as Math/Science electives are ENV101, ENV210, and ENV220.
Scientific Literacy:: **SCI110 Foundations Skills in Science is required.
College Success:: **FCS101 Foundations for College Success is required.
Health and Physical Education:: Any course with an HPE prefix fills this requirement. One activity course is required.

Course Information

Math & Science Degree Program Suggested Course Sequence

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE: Students entering the program during the spring semester may not be able to complete within four semesters due to course scheduling. The following sequence is intended only as a guide for general academic planning purposes. It need not be followed exactly, nor be completed in four semesters.

FIRST YEAR
1^st Semester	Credits	2^nd Semester	Credits
ENG 101 MAT104 or MAT204* Science Course I SCI110 FCS101*	3 4 4 1 3 15	ENG102 MAT204 or MAT224 Science Course II ** Social Science or Humanities Elective HPE Course	3 4 4 3 1 15
SECOND YEAR
3^rd Semester	Credits	4^th Semester	Credits
MAT224 or MAT225 MAT161 Social Science or Humanities Elective Social Science or Humanities Elective Math or Science Elective sci elective recommended for sci majors	4 3 3 3 4 17	Social Science or Humanities Elective Social Science or Humanities Elective Elective Elective	3 3 3 4 13

*Start in the appropriate math course in the first semester based on placement or transcript review

**Students interested in a science-related field are encouraged to take a two-semester sequence in science, such as: BIO101/102; CHE111/112; PHY111/112

***It is highly recommended students take FCS in their first semester, but can take it in any semester.

2/6/2017

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