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Aug 24, 2025
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2025-2026 College Catalog
History and Political Science, A.A.
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Associate in Arts
HEGIS#2205
Department Chairperson: Dr. Elizabeth Yanoff
Higbee Hall, Room 109, (518) 629-7250
This major is the traditional beginning of a baccalaureate program in history and political science. The degree includes general education requirements and courses in history and political science to prepare for transfer. Students will work closely with their academic advisors to select courses within their field to obtain junior status in their desired baccalaureate program.
Program Entrance Requirements
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Courses
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Entry Term
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Special Notes
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H.S.
Average
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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
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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.
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70 or above
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The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $560.
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Total Credits Required: 61
History and Political Science Major Requirements
Core 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) Arts Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Arts” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities” course. (3) Humanities Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Humanities” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities” course. (4) Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Natural Science” laboratory and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course. (5) World Language Elective Credits: 3
Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education World Language” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities” course. (6) English Electives Credits: 6
(7) 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, Social Justice Elective Credits: 3
Course must be designated as a SUNY-GER “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice (DEISJ)” and either a “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities or Social Sciences” course. (9) Health or Physical Education Elective Credits: 2
Course(s) must be HLTH or PHED course(s). (10) Focus courses Credits: 16
Depending on student’s transfer goals, they choose the history or political science focus. History Focus - Credits: 16
- HIST 202 Modern Global History Credits: 3 OR History Survey in another world region or country. HIST 120, 121, 140, 145, 150.
- Electives as advised. Credits: 13.
Recommended courses include additional History courses including HIST 290 internship, ECON 100, ECON 101, or ANTH 100.
Political Science Focus - Credits: 16
Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study
Third Term
- English Elective Credits: 3
- Mathematics OR Science Elective Credits: 3
- World Language Elective Credits: 3
- Focus Course Credits: 3
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Elective Credits: 3
Fourth Term
- English Elective Credits: 3
- Focus Electives Credits: 13
- Health OR Physical Education Elective Credits: 1
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