Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies (A.A.)
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 | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| | Arts Selective | 3 |
| | Math Elective | 3-4 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| | US History and Civic Engagement Selective | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | World History and Global Awareness Selective | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | World Languages Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Math must be
MA 124 or higher.
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Selective | 3 |
| | Laboratory Science | 4 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | World History and Global Awareness Selective | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | World Languages Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
World Language Selective must be an FL/HU prefix.
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| | English/Humanities Elective | 3 |
| | Math or Science Elective 3-4 | 3-4 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16-17 |
Math elective must be
MA 124 or higher.
4th Semester
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | English/Humanities Elective | 3 |
| | Math or Science Elective 3-4 | 3-4 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 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.