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Aug 24, 2025
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2025-2026 College Catalog
English, A.A.
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Associate in Arts
HEGIS #1501
Department Chairperson: Anthony L Podlaski
Brahan Hall, Room 035B, (518) 629-7122
The English associate in arts (A.A.) degree provides a combination of general education courses and discipline-specific coursework in which students have an opportunity to put their focus in at least one of three concentrated areas: literature, creative writing, and journalism/communications. Along
with students expanding their critical thinking skills through analyzing literature and writing, which includes diverse works, they will continue to master strong communication skills. Based on the SUNY Transfer Paths, students will work closely with their academic advisors to select additional courses within their field of study to obtain junior status in their desired baccalaureate program, which could include English, Journalism, and Education. The program can also provide a pathway for students to explore careers in writing, media, education, law, and more.
Program Entrance Requirements
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Entry Term |
Special Notes |
H.S. Average |
Algebra and geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic Math and 1 unit of any lab
science (70 or above in each course)
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Fall and Spring |
Strongly recommend algebra II, biology, chemistry and physics. Courses of study in: behavioral and
social sciences, foreign studies, journalism, political science and other specialized areas. |
70 or above |
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Total Credits Required: 61
Major Requirements*
* or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson. ** Required of first time full-time students (1) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course. (2) Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3
(3) History Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education U.S. History and Civic Engagement” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course. (4) World Languages Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as “SUNY General Education World Languages” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Humanities” course. (5) Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3
Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Natural Science” laboratory and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences - Science” course. (6) Mathematics OR Science Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as either “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics or Science’ course. (8) Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as “SUNY General Education DEISJ” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences” course. Recommended: (9) Major Focus Elective Credits: 9
Choose three courses from any of the following areas. Note: All three courses do not have to be in the same category. Literature: Creative Writing: Jornalism: (10) Health OR Physical Education Elective Credits:2
(11) Electives as Advised Credits:13
Recommended: Recommended for degree completion by advisement and based on transfer and career goals; students intending to enter a four-year degree program in an English teacher preparation program are required to complete two semesters of foreign language. Total Credits Required: 61
Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study:
Third Term
- (9) Major Focus Elective Credits: 3
- (6) Mathematics OR Science Elective Credits: 3
- (7) Social Science Elective Credits: 3
- (8) Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Elective Credits: 3
- (11) Electives as Advised Credits: 3
Fourth Term
- (9) Major Focus Elective Credits: 3
- (7) Social Science Elective Credits: 3
- (10) Health OR Physical Education Elective Credits:1
- (11) Electives as Advised Credits: 9
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