Degree Requirements
At Orange County Community College, areas of study under the Associate in Arts degree
span a wide range of academic interests. Typically, these areas include specific studies
in the social sciences, humanities, communication, education, the arts, and criminal
justice. Students in this program should meet regularly with their advisors to determine
the best course of study for their particular area of interest. In addition to taking
courses in their particular area of interest, students are required to successfully
complete a number of General Education courses as mandated by the State University
of New York. These General Education areas include: math, natural sciences, social
sciences, American history, western civilization, world civilizations, humanities,
the arts, foreign language and communication.
Degree Requirements:
Below is the suggested course sequence to complete the Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science degree.
First Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Freshman English 1 | 3 |
| _______ | SUNY Math (GE 1) | 3-4 |
| _______ | Social Science (Cat. A)* | 3 |
| COM 101 | Foundations of Communication | 3 |
| _______ | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| PES 100 | Concepts of Physical Wellness | 1 |
| Total: | 16-17 |
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Freshman English 2 | 3 |
| _______ | SUNY Natural Science (GE 2) | 3-4 |
| _______ | Social Science (Cat. B) | 3 |
| _______ | Restricted SUNY Elective** | 3 |
| _______ | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| PES ____ | Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| Total: | 16-17 |
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG ____ | 200-Level Advanced English | 3 |
| _______ | Math/Liberal Arts Science Elective*** | 3-4 |
| _______ | Social Science (Cat. C) | 3 |
| _______ | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| _______ | SUNY Arts (GE 8) | 3 |
| Total: | 15-16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG ___ | 200-Level Advanced English | 3 |
| _______ | Social Science (Cat. D) | 3 |
| _______ | Elective | 3 |
| _______ | Elective | 3 |
| _______ | Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62-65 |
*Categories A-D Social Sciences must include: a SUNY History (GE 4, GE 5 or GE 6) and a SUNY Social Science (GE 3).
**SUNY Humanities (GE 7) list or SUNY Foreign Language (GE 9) list-Elementary 2 level or above.
*** MAT 102 or higher. Lab science not required.
SUNY general education course listings and courses that fulfill the Social Science electiverequirement can be found in the College Catalog.
