ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The college awards the Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. Course substitutions, where appropriate and necessary, may be made upon the approval of the designated academic officer. NOTE: Enrollment in other than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize a student's eligibility for certain awards. The college currently offers online degree programs in Business Administration (A.A.S.), Criminal Justice (A.S. Hospitality Management (A.A.S.), Information Technology (A.A.S.), and Medical Administration (A.A.S.) and a variety of courses in other majors which are taught in either the "Blended Learning" (a combination of online and onsite sessions) as well as online format. |
The General Education Core Requirements
All students enrolling in the A.A.S. degree must complete the following core requirements. Subject | Credits | Writing/Literature | 9 | Mathematics | 3 | Liberal Arts Electives | 6 | Business/Technology | 3 or 6 | Open Electives | 3 or 6 |
Students enrolling in A.S. degrees must complete the following core requirements. Subject | Credits | Writing/Literature | 6 | Mathematics | 3 | Liberal Arts Requirements | 12 | Liberal Arts Electives | 9 |
Note: Degree candidates who do not possess a high school credential must complete the following courses to be eligible for the New York State 24-credit GED: six credits in English Language Arts, including writing, speaking, and reading (literature); three credits in Mathematics; three credits in Natural Science; three credits in Social Science; three credits in Humanities; and six credits in the major program. |