Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies Track

Associate in Science (A.S.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (13-15 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) at MAT 152 level or higher (3-4)
  • Natural Science course — first sequence (4)
  • First Year Experience Elective* (2-3)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

  • ENG 102 Introduction to Reading Literature (3)
  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) at MAT 152 level or higher (3-4)
  • Natural Science course — second sequence (4)
  • PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3)

Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • CSC 135 Core Excel (1)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication (3)
  • General Electives (6)
  • Health/Physical Education (HPE) Elective (1)

Fourth Semester (17 Credit Hours)

  • SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts OR World Language
  • 200-level SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) (4)
  • SUNY General Education approved course from one of the following categories (3):
    • US History and Civic Engagement
    • World History and Global Awareness
  • General Electives (6)
  • Any Capstone Course (1)

*FYS 130 First Year Experience in Science recommended.

Schedule Updated: July 24, 2023