Nov 25, 2024

2018-2019 College Catalog

2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science, A.A.

Associate in Arts
HEGIS #5649
Chairperson: Heather Chase
Fitzgibbons Health Technologies Center, Room 334
(518) 629-7191

This major is the traditional beginning of a baccalaureate liberal arts program. The emphasis in a liberal arts transfer program is on breadth of knowledge rather than depth. Students take courses in several different fields to assist their selection of a specific field at the transfer institution.

Students in this program have a wide choice on the baccalaureate level in the typical liberal arts and science majors. The program has had an excellent transfer reputation with four-year private and public institutions across the country. Transfer agreements and majors are updated regularly to meet student needs.

The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York has established a policy which guarantees admission to an upper division program in the State University to all community college graduates receiving Associate in Arts degrees. Admission to the upper division program is based on the student meeting the entrance requirements of the chosen program.

Students in this program also have the opportunity to pursue dedicated SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

Tracks in this program that are designed for the SUNY Transfer Paths include:

Art History and Gallery Studies
Communications (Media)
Communication (Non-Media)
English
History
Political Science
Psychology

Degree requirements can be fulfilled through evening course offerings.

Transfer credit is evaluated at the student’s request. Transfer credit will be awarded at the discretion of the department chair in accordance with the college and discipline specific departmental policies to support the educational plan made between the academic advisor and the student. The use of transfer credit may affect transfer to other two- and four-year programs, as well as financial aid eligibility.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	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)	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

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $560.

Total Credits Required: 61

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
** Required of first time full-time students.

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1) **
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 115 Library Skills for Research Credits: 1
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
(1) History Elective Credits: 3
(2) Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3
(3) Mathematics OR Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3
(4) Social Science Electives Credits: 6
(5) Arts Elective Credits: 3
(6) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(7) Humanities Elective Credits: 3
(8) Humanities OR Social Science Electives Credits: 6
(9) Literature Electives Credits: 6
Electives as advised Credits: 13
Physical Education Electives Credits: 2

(1) History Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education American History or Other World Civilization” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course.

(2) 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.

(3) Mathematics OR Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as either “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics or Science” (with lab) course.

(4) Social Science Electives Credits: 6

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Social Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Sciences” courses.

(5) Arts Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Arts” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities” course.

(6) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

(7) Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Humanities” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities” course.

(8) Humanities OR Social Science Electives Credits: 6

Courses must be designated as either “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities or Social Science” courses. Students who enter without one unit of a foreign language in high school are strongly recommended to include a semester of a foreign language.

(9) Literature Electives Credits: 6

EDUC 225 Children’s Literature, Language, And Literacy Development Credits: 3
ENGL 151 Creative Writing: Short Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 152 Creative Writing: Poetry and Song Credits: 3
ENGL 153 Creative Writing: Stage and Screen Credits: 3
ENGL 154 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 156 Creative Writing Workshop Credits: 3
ENGL 200 English Literature I Credits: 3
and above.

Total Credits Required: 61

Honors Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science Honors Track is designed to prepare academically advanced students for transfer to high-quality baccalaureate programs through focused interdisciplinary coursework linked to a variety of extracurricular activities. By providing a rich environment that encourages scholarship, faculty/student relationships, active participation in the community, and an emphasis on connecting learning to life, Honors Track students will have a challenging and enriching experience that enables them to make the most of what Hudson Valley Community College has to offer.

Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate a strong academic record including a minimum high school average of 90 and a cumulative 3.5 GPA on all college courses intended to apply to the degree. SAT and ACT scores may be taken into consideration during the review process but are not requirements for entrance into the program. In special circumstances these criteria may be waived by the Department Chair of Liberal Arts. To be considered for admission to the Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science Honors track students must complete the following steps:

Apply and be accepted for admission to Hudson Valley Community College.
Complete and submit the supplemental HonorScholar application.
Participate in an interview with members of the department.
Formally accept the HonorScholar scholarship with the Department Chair of Liberal Arts by August 1.

Requirements for Completion of Honors Study

To qualify as an Honors graduate and to receive Completion of Honors Study documentation, students must:

Take a minimum of eight Honors designated courses combined with the major degree requirements and electives.
Successfully complete the following six courses:
Select two additional Humanities or Social Science honors courses from HIST 210 , PHIL 265 , POLS 222 , PSYC 105 , SOCL 250 , SOCL 255 and SOCL 260 .
Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 each semester.
Complete a minimum of 10 hours of community engagement each semester. The community engagement must provide a benefit to the College and/or community at large. The community engagement may not result in monetary compensation for the student.

*A student may substitute ENGL 101 for ENGL 107 if the student earns a final grade of “A” and is granted permission by the Department Chair of Liberal Arts. The student will still be required to complete a minimum of eight honors courses.

Students may be advised to complete their studies in the Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science non-honors track if their academic performance falls below the minimum GPA.

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ENGL 115 Library Skills for Research Credits: 1
ENGL 107 Honors Composition I Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Recommend MATH 150 (pre-requisite to MATH 178) or higher.
Physical Education Elective Credits: 2
Honors Humanities or Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

ENGL 108 Honors Composition II Credits: 3
HONR 190 Honors Seminar I Credits: 3
Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3
Recommend BIOL 150 , CHEM 110 or PHYS 140 (pre-requisite options to NSCI 250).
History Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Third Term

NSCI 250 Honors Natural Science Credits: 4
OR
Free Elective Credits: 3
Honors Humanities or Social Science Elective Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3
Literature Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

HONR 290 Honors Seminar II Credits: 4
ENGL 240 Honors Literature Credits: 3
MATH 178 Honors Mathematical Reasoning and Applications Credits: 3
OR
Free Elective Credits: 3
Arts Elective Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Art History and Gallery Studies Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science Art History and Gallery Studies Track is based on the SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

The courses in the track listed below, combined with the major degree requirements and electives, guide students through the required general education and specific discipline courses necessary for effective transfer and continued study. Students must meet the program entrance requirements.

ARTS 100 Survey of Art History I Credits: 3
ARTS 101 Survey of Art History II Credits: 3
ARTS 150 Introduction to Gallery Management Credits: 3
ARTS 151 Gallery Practicum - Exhibition Planning and Preparation Credits: 3
ARTS 152 Gallery Practicum - Museum Practices and Theory Credits: 3
ARTS 153 Internship in Arts Management Credits: 3
ARTS 202 Modern Art History Credits: 3
ARTS 270 History of Photography Credits: 3
SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society Credits: 3
(1) Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3
(2) Literature Electives Credits: 6
(3) Mathematics or Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3
(4) Social Science Electives Credits: 6
(5) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

(1) Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3

Recommended:

CHEM 100 General Chemistry/Health Sciences Credits: 4
PHYS 100 Physical Science Credits: 3

(2) Literature Electives Credits: 6

Recommended:

ENGL 230 Multicultural Perspectives in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 216 Contemporary Novel Credits: 3

(3) Mathematics or Laboratory Science Elective Credits: 3

Recommended:

MATH 130 Mathematical Structures Credits: 3
CHEM 100 General Chemistry/Health Sciences Credits: 4
PHYS 100 Physical Science Credits: 3

(4) Social Science Electives Credits: 6

Recommended:

SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3

(5) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Recommended:

MATH 135 Elementary Statistics Credits: 4

Communications (Media) Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science Communications (Media) Track is based on the SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

ARTS 129 Photography I Credits: 3
OR
ARTS 140 Television Production I Credits: 3
OR
DART 100 Digital Imaging I Credits: 3
DART 110 Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 3
DART 120 Web Art and Design Credits: 3
ENGL 120 Communication Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENGL 130 Journalism Credits: 3
ENGL 136 Media and Culture Credits: 3
ENGL 137 Writing for The Media Credits: 3
MATH 135 Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
POLS 105 American National Government Credits: 3
OR
SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society Credits: 3

Communication (Non-Media) Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science Communication (Non-Media) Track is based on the SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 120 Communication Credits: 3
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENGL 136 Media and Culture Credits: 3
(1) History Electives Credits: 6
(2) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(3) Science Elective Credits: 3
(4) Social Science Elective Credits: 3

(1) History Electives Credits: 6

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” courses. In addition, two of the following SUNY General Education categories must be satisfied: WC, AH or OC.

(2) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

(3) Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Natural Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course.

(4) Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Social Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course.

Note

* Additional course recommended for degree completion by advisement based on transferability: ENGL 117

English Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science English Track is based on the SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
(1) History Elective Credits: 3
(2) Humanities Elective Credits: 3
(3) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(4) Science Elective Credits: 3
(5) Literature Electives Credits: 9
(6) Social Science Electives Credits: 3

(1) History Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Western Civilization, American History or Other World Civilizations” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course.

(2) Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Arts or Foreign Language” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” course.

(3) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

(4) Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Natural Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course.

(5) Literature Electives Credits: 9

Must be chosen from

Survey and Period Course

ENGL 200 English Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 202 English Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 204 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 206 American Literature II Credits: 3

Literature and Identity

ENGL 222 Gender and Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 230 Multicultural Perspectives in Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 232 African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 234 Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 235 Latino Literature and Culture Credits: 3

(6) Social Science Electives Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Social Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course.

Note

* Additional course recommended for degree completion by advisement based on transferability: ENGL 115 and ENGL 117

History Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science History Track is based on the SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
(1) American History Elective Credits: 3
(2) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(3) History Survey Elective Credits: 3
(4) Restricted Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives Credits: 6
(5) Western Civilization Elective Credits: 3

(1) American History Elective Credits: 3

Must be chosen from

HIST 110 Interpretations of American History I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 111 Interpretations of American History II Credits: 3

(2) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

(3) History Survey Elective Credits: 3

History Survey in another World Region or Country

Must be chosen from

HIST 120 History of Africa I Credits: 3
HIST 121 History of Africa II Credits: 3
HIST 122 History of The Middle East I: 600 – 1798 Credits: 3
HIST 123 History of The Middle East II: 1798 – Present Credits: 3
HIST 140 Modern China Credits: 3
HIST 145 Modern India Credits: 3

(4) Restricted Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives Credits: 6

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” courses. In addition, two of the following SUNY General Education categories must be satisfied: NS, AR, SS or FL.

Recommend

POLS 105 American National Government Credits: 3
ECON 100 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
OR
ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3

(5) Western Civilization Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Western Civilization” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” course.

Political Science Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science Political Science Track is based on the SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
POLS 101 Introduction to International Politics Credits: 3
POLS 102 Introduction to Political Theory Credits: 3
POLS 105 American National Government Credits: 3
(1) History Elective Credits: 3
(2) Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 6
(3) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

(1) History Elective Credits: 3

Courses must be designated as any “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Social Science” course. In addition, two of the following SUNY General Education categories must be satisfied: AH or OC.

(2) Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 6

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Humanities, Arts or Foreign Language” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” courses.

Recommend

HIST 135 History of The Twentieth Century Credits: 3

(3) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

Note

*Additional courses recommended for degree completion by advisement based on transferability:

POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POLS 110 State and Local Government Credits: 3
POLS 125 Introduction to Terrorism Credits: 3
OR
POLS 200 Internship in Politics and Government Credits: 6
PSYC 260 Practical Research Methods Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3

Psychology Track

The Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities and Social Science Psychology Track is based on the SUNY Transfer Paths and provides general education along with discipline specific courses for inclusion into a broader Associate of Arts degree. 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.

ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 210 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 275 Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
PSYC 280 Experimental Psychology Credits: 3
(1) Science Elective Credits: 3
(2) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(3) Restricted Electives as advised Credits: 10
(4) Restricted Social Science Elective Credits: 3

(1) Science Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Natural Science” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course. BIOL course recommended.

(2) Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Mathematics” course.

MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry Credits: 4 recommended

(3) Restricted Electives as advised Credits: 10

(4) Restricted Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Must be chosen from

PSYC 200 Child Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
OR
PSYC 208 Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3

Note

*Additional courses recommended for degree completion by advisement based on transferability:

PSYC 215 Psychology of Personal Adjustment Credits: 3
PSYC 220 Psychology of Women Credits: 3
PSYC 225 Sport Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 235 Positive Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 250 Educational Psychology Credits: 3