Liberal Arts and Sciences
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of not less than C (2.0).
All associate degree programs require ENG 101 Freshman English and ENG 102 Introduction to Literature. You must pass skills assessment for entrance into these courses. If you are well prepared, you may substitute ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors and ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors for ENG 101 and ENG 102. (If you are considering the English Honors sequence, you should consult the Director of Honors by calling 585.394.FLCC, ext. 7367.) For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Humanities
- ENG 101 Freshman English AND ENG 102 Introduction to Literature OR ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors AND ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors
- COM 110 Public Speaking OR COM 115 Interpersonal Communication
Social Science
- 3 credit hours of History (HIS) Electives
- 6 credit hours of Social Science Electives
Science and Mathematics
- 24 credit hours of Science Electives and Mathematics Electives
- Minimum of one of the following sequences:
- BIO 121 General Biology I AND BIO 122 General Biology II
- CHM 121 Chemistry I AND CHM 122 Chemistry II
- PHY 151 Physics I AND PHY 152 Physics II
- BIO 171 Human Anatomy and Physiology I AND BIO 172 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- MAT 145 College Algebra*
- MAT 152 Pre-Calculus*
Information Management
- 3 credit hours of Computer Science Electives
Health/Physical Education
- 4 credit hours of Health/Physical Education (PE) Electives
General Electives
- 15 credit hours of General Electives
The remainder of the required credit hours must be made up of approved electives. If you plan to prepare for transfer into a specific subject area or degree program at a four-year college or university, you should consult with your advisor regarding your course selection.
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, you should follow the general education course requirements for transfer to SUNY and non-SUNY schools. Visit the course requirements for transfer programs web page for details.
For you to successfully complete the A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences degree and transfer to an upper-division institution with full junior status in Mathematics or the Sciences , you may be required to start at FLCC in the Pre-Calculus or Calculus level of Mathematics. High School students are encouraged to contact their guidance office and make use of the Mathematics Alert Program to become more familiar with the requirements in Mathematics to pursue specific college degrees. If you lack sufficient Mathematics and Science preparation, you may receive instruction at FLCC, but it may take more than two years to complete this degree.
Notes:
* If this competency has been met before entering the program, students must select at least 6 credit hours in other higher Mathematics courses approved by their advisor.
