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Liberal Arts and Science

Overview

Official Name of Program

Liberal Arts and Science

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Degree Designation

AA - Associate in Arts

The associate in arts degree program is a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum providing a solid academic foundation that prepares the graduating student for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program and for the professional world. Students have an opportunity to prepare for further study in fields such as law, public relations, journalism, broadcasting, education, political science, government, history, psychology, communication, and world languages. The capstone course is a culminating academic experience requiring the use and integration of oral and written communication, critical thinking, research, and analysis. Students frequently transition into various programs such as: Business & Technology of Fashion, Communication Design, Entertainment Technology, Health Communication, Human Services, Law and Paralegal Studies, and Professional and Technical Writing.

Learning Outcomes

  • Fundamental knowledge of a variety of disciplines, including philosophy, literature, and behavioral and social sciences

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

  • Value cultural diversity and demonstrate the capacity to collaborate

  • Foundations in critical thinking skills

  • Improved ability to communicate in a world language and fundamental knowledge of the culture of native speakers

  • Fundamental knowledge of a physical or natural science

  • Fundamental quantitative literacy through the study of mathematics

Explore the Liberal Arts and Science Programs on the City Tech website.

Requirements

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 2 courses in the following Course Sets:
AND
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

Some courses that are required for the major also meet general education requirements. Choosing to take advantage of double duty can speed up progress toward graduation and increase elective credits. In DegreeWorks, a double duty course displays and fulfills both requirements, but the credits count only once; the elective area will adjust automatically. Specific options for double duty courses may be listed here or noted in the degree map below.

Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

Bachelor's degrees and AA and AS degrees require six flexible common core courses: at least one course in each of the five flexible core areas and an additional sixth course in one of them. Students can complete no more than two courses from any one area. AAS degrees may require fewer overall flexible core credits.

Complete at least 6 courses in the following Course Sets:

Students at New York City College of Technology must complete two courses designated writing intensive (WI) for the associate level, one from general education requirements and one from the major.

Transfer students and those who have earned a prior degree may have part or all of this requirement waived; please consult the Degree Requirements page for additional information.

Completion requirement

Students must complete ENG 1101 or ENG 1101CO or ENG 1101ML with a “C” or higher to graduate.

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 3 courses in the following Course Sets:
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
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Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

Capstone courses are designed for students entering their second year in the program. Consult your advisor to help choose the right course for you.

Completion requirement

Take elective courses as needed to reach 60 credits

Liberal Arts students wishing to take HEA courses as free electives should go to Namm 321 to obtain permission from the Dean.

Completion requirement
Complete at least 30 credits of liberal arts and sciences
Complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at New York City College of Technology, at least 15 of which must be from among those listed as required courses in the major
Earn at least 60 credits

A recommended semester-by-semester plan for full-time students.

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