The liberal arts degrees require a student to take a sampling of courses in the various disciplines that make up the overall category of liberal arts: humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and science. Besides sampling courses in all the categories listed above, students earning the Liberal Arts Math/Science degree will take more courses in mathematics (e.g., algebra, calculus, statistics) and natural sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science).
The Math/Science degree is specifically designed to prepare students to transfer into a baccalaureate program in mathematics, natural sciences, or a related discipline. Graduates transfer to numerous four-year colleges and universities throughout the State University of New York (SUNY) system, as well as private institutions, where they enter with junior status and take additional courses in one of these specialized areas to gain a strong base of knowledge.
- Prepare Math/Science majors to problem-solve.
- Prepare Math/Science majors to use appropriate technology.
- Prepare Math/Science majors to communicate effectively.
- Prepare Math/Science majors to transfer to a four-year institution in mathematics, science, or a related field.
Minimum Degree Requirements (60 credits)
A minimum of 60 credit hours is required for the Liberal Arts Math/Science Associate of Science degree. If basic skills courses are required, degree completion will take more than four semesters.
English (6 Credits)
Social Science (3 Credits)
History (3 Credits)
College Success (3 Credits):
Information Literacy (1 Credit):
Mathematics (7 Credits):
Tracks - 31 Credits (choose one track):
General Track
Biology Track
NOTES:
- The Math & Science degree program features a course schedule with set classes in the fall and spring semesters. Not all classes are offered each semester. Students who start in the spring and meet all other requirements may take five semesters to complete the program.
The Math & Science A.S. degree is a two-year transfer program designed to provide students with course preparation for a baccalaureate program in mathematics, natural sciences or a related field. Graduates may transfer to numerous four- year colleges and universities with junior status and benefit from general education coursework that transfers throughout the State University of New York (SUNY) system and to most private institutions. To best serve students, Clinton offers a number of articulation agreements, as well as transfer scholarships, such as the following:
Articulation Agreements and Advisement Options in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science
Students in these programs complete 60-67 credit hours at Clinton, working to complete the SUNY general education requirements and to build a strong foundation in the physical sciences.
Graduates from four-year programs in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental science typically advance toward graduate degrees and/or seek careers in medicine, health, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, or industrial, private or public research laboratories.
Articulation Agreements with Upstate Medical University
Articulation Agreements in Cardiovascular Perfusion, Medical Imaging Sciences, Medical Technology, Radiation Therapy Technology, and Respiratory Care. Graduates of this program seek careers in healthcare settings such as operating room specialists, working with physicians, or within anatomical pathology, radiology or clinical laboratories. Students in this program typically complete 60-64 credit hours at Clinton, working to complete the SUNY general education requirements and to establish a strong foundation in science coursework.
Articulation Agreements and Advisement Options with Paul Smith’s College, SUNY ESF and SUNY ESF – Wanakena Ranger School
After completing approximately 60 credits at Clinton, students interested in forestry or natural sciences may transfer to Paul Smith’s College or SUNY ESF to pursue a bachelor’s degree. After completing approximately 30 credits at Clinton, students may transfer to Wanakena Ranger School to pursue an associate’s degree in Forest Technology, Land Surveying Technology or Environmental and Natural Resources Conservation.
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These credit hours of coursework earn the student an Associate of Science degree in Liberal Arts & Science - Math & Science at Clinton Community College and are equivalent to what most majors would take during the freshman and sophomore years at SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY ESF, Upstate Medical University, or Paul Smith’s College. By carefully following the sequence of courses listed in the respective articulation agreement (available on the Clinton website), students will be in position to transfer to their junior year at the four-year college or university.