Liberal Arts and Sciences: A.A.

Associate in Arts

CIP Code: 24.0101

Mission

The mission of the Liberal Arts and Sciences A.A. is to offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary degree to students aspiring to baccalaureate-level study. This university-parallel program offers students an introduction to intellectual inquiry: students pursue both a structured approach to traditional knowledge areas, and enjoy flexibility in course and elective selection, allowing them to explore their areas of particular academic interest. Graduates complete all ten SUNY General Education requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students in Liberal Arts and Sciences, A.A. will:

1. Demonstrate effective communication skills.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of at least one principal form of artistic expression.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the Humanities.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the history, institutions, economy, society, culture of Western Civilization, and/or World History, and/or American History.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, models, and issues of at least one discipline in the social sciences and/or identify the major theories used by political and social scientists to study practices of democracy.
6. Apply scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural or physical sciences, and use mathematical notation, employing quantitative methods to solve problems.
7. Engage in fundamental fitness activities that promote health and wellness.
8. Identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments in individual and others’ work.
9. Show competency with modern information technology and research skills.

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate in Arts is a traditional university-parallel program designed for students aspiring to baccalaureate degree study with options for advised pathways to an expansive amount of careers. Some examples are: Civil and Public Service, English, History, Global Studies, International Relations, Psychology, Pre-Law, or Social Work.  Graduates transfer to institutions throughout the State University of New York (SUNY) system and to public and private colleges in New York and other states.  If students transfer to an institution within SUNY, they will bring with them completion of all SUNY General Education requirements.

This degree includes a full complement of General Education Courses to form a foundation interdisciplinary study. Recipients are prepared for transfer to four-year colleges and universities within SUNY by completing the SUNY General Education requirements.

Students should learn as much as they can about program requirements at transfer colleges. Transfer to some colleges is guaranteed through an articulation agreement between SUNY Broome and the transfer institution. Articulation agreements can be viewed here.