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Liberal Arts and Science
Overview
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Degree Designation
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
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.
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.
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.
Students must complete ENG 1101 or ENG 1101CO or ENG 1101ML with a “C” or higher to graduate.
All three courses must be for the same language.
For placement and to register, go to https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/worldlanguageprogram/ or room L-630.
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Capstone courses are designed for students entering their second year in the program. Consult your advisor to help choose the right course for you.
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.
A recommended semester-by-semester plan for full-time students.
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