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Apr 03, 2025
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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Humanities A.A. – Honors 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.
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Program Description
The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities A.A. Honors concentration at SUNY Westchester Community College provides high-achieving students in the Honors College with an interdisciplinary exploration of literature, modern languages, philosophy, and the arts. This program emphasizes critical analysis, creativity, and research through enriched coursework in global history, cinema studies, and contemporary literature. Students can prepare for transfer to competitive four-year institutions and pursue careers in teaching, law, publishing, media, arts administration, and public service. 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 Note
PRIOR ADMISSION TO THE HONORS COLLEGE IS REQUIRED FOR THE HUMANITIES HONORS CONCENTRATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES, VISIT THE HONORS COLLEGE WEB PAGE. 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 (17 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 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Minimum Total Credits: 60Career Opportunities
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