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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities A.A. – History Concentration


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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.

Program Description


The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities A.A. with a concentration in History at SUNY Westchester Community College offers students a compelling journey through world civilizations, pivotal historical events, and diverse cultures. This program equips students with critical research and analytical skills as they explore subjects like Western Civilization, African and Caribbean History, and Global History. Graduates are well-prepared for seamless transfer to four-year institutions, where they can further their studies in history or pursue careers in fields such as education, public service, law, and cultural preservation.

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities degree a student will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and conventions in the field of English or Philosophy and at least one other Humanities discipline.
  2. 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.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to produce clear, creative written expression of ideas.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to determine distinctive features of a non-English speaking culture.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and vocabulary of a language outside of English.

Accreditation


SUNY WCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/accreditation/

Program Notes


No additional notes for this program.

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

Required (11 credits):

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

Course Credits
ENG 101 Writing and Research   3
HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1648  OR HIS 102 - Western Civilization 1648 to 1914     3
Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) Gen. Ed. Course   3
Social Sciences Gen. Ed. Course   3
The Arts Gen. Ed. Course   3
Semester Total Credits 15

Semester 2

Course Credits
Philosophy course 3
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Gen. Ed. Course   3
ENG 102 Writing and Literature   3
English or Communications Elective 3
US History and Civic Engagement Gen. Ed. Course    3
Semester Total Credits 15

Semester 3

Course Credits
English or Communications Elective 3
HIS 104 - Global History to 1648  OR HIS 106 - Global History from 1648   3
HIS 128 - African History to 1600  OR HIS 129 - Caribbean History   3
Liberal Arts Elective 3
World Languages Gen. Ed. Course   3
Semester Total Credits 15

Semester 4

Course Credits
Free Elective 8
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) Gen. Ed. Course with Lab   4
Semester Total Credits 15

Minimum Total Credits: 60

Transfer Opportunities


Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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