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Apr 03, 2025
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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities A.A.
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School: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Dept: Humanities
HEGIS: 5649
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities A.A. program at SUNY Westchester Community College offers a rich exploration of human culture, creativity, and thought. With courses spanning literature, modern languages, philosophy, and the arts, this flexible program empowers you to pursue your interests while developing essential skills in critical thinking, analysis, and communication. Through hands-on study and research, you’ll gain a strong foundation for diverse career paths, from teaching and media to public relations, museum work, and beyond. This degree is also designed to ensure a smooth transfer to four-year programs, equipping you with the knowledge and adaptability essential for success in today’s interconnected world. Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities degree a student will: - Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and conventions in the field of English or Philosophy and at least one other Humanities discipline.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop, research, and document analytical responses to one or more of the following: films, literary, or philosophical texts, works of art, musical compositions or performances, theatrical works.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce clear, creative written expression of ideas.
- Demonstrate the ability to determine distinctive features of a non-English speaking culture.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and vocabulary of a language outside of English.
Program Requirements
60 credits are required for the degree: - General Education - 31 credits
- Required Degree Courses - 29 credits
General Education Requirements - 31 Credits Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses . Required Degree Courses - 29 credits - Philosophy (3 credits): select any Philosophy (PHIL) course
- Social Sciences (3 credits): select ONE course from any of the following disciplines
- Anthropology (ANTHR), Economics (ECON), Geography (GEOG), Political Science (POLSC), Psychology (PSYCH), Sociology (SOC)
- Free Elective (5 credits): select any college course(s)
- English or Communications Electives (6 credits): select TWO of the following
- Liberal Arts Electives (12 credits): select FOUR from the following:
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 | Course | Credits | | Social Sciences Course | 3 | | Philosophy Course | 3 | | English or Communications Elective | 3 | | Liberal Arts Elective | 6 | | Semester Total Credits | 15 | Semester 4 | Course | Credits | | English or Communications Elective | 3 | | Free Elective | 5 | | Liberal Arts Elective | | | Semester Total Credits | 14 | Minimum Total Credits: 60Career Opportunities
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