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Nov 25, 2024
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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Liberal Arts - Philosophy Concentration, A.A.
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HEGIS: 5649.00
PROGRAM CODE: 01044
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: TBD
CONCENTRATION COORDINATOR: Dr. Richard Legum
The Liberal Arts AA degree provides a foundation in general studies through exploration of an array of subject areas under liberal arts and sciences. Concentrations provide students opportunity to focus in a specific area. Courses promote development and application of effective communication skills, quantitative and scientific reasoning, critical thinking and analysis, and applying knowledge of human cultures, language and the natural world to issues experienced across diverse communities. The degree provides opportunity for transfer to baccalaureate programs.
The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.
Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.
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Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Liberal Arts degree program requirements, graduates will:
- think critically
- communicate effectively
- comprehend the methods and products of scientific inquiry
- grasp the significance of the historical process
- demonstrate an aesthetic sensibility
- develop an appreciation for the traditions and practices of world cultures
- explore diverse academic and career options
College Requirements:
English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).
Civic Engagement Experiences:
One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.
Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):
When Required Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major
*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4th credit as an elective
Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):
To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major AND Flexible Core Requirements**
One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any Group.
No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline
A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course
B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course
C. Creative Expression Designated Course
D. Individual and Society Designated Course
E. Scientific World Designated Course
Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4th credit as an elective.
Major Requirements (9 Courses, 27 Credits):
To complete the degree within sixty (60) credits students must select courses that fulfill Major AND Flexible Core Requirements**
- Art 3 Credit(s) or
- Media and Film Studies 3 Credit(s) or
- Music 3 Credit(s) or
- Theatre 3 Credit(s)
AND
- Speech 3 Credit(s)
- Literature 3 Credit(s)
- Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
- American Politics 3 Credit(s)
- American History 3 Credit(s)
AND
- World History 3 Credit(s) or
- Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
AND
- Psychology 3 Credit(s)
- Sociology 3 Credit(s)
Philosophy Concentration (3 Courses, 9 Credits):
Certain courses also satisfy Flexible Core and Major Requirements
Select three (3) courses from the following philosophy courses (9 credits):
Electives:
0 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits. |
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