The State University of New York’s general education requirement requires bachelor’s degree candidates to complete a general education program of no fewer than 30 credit hours specifically designed to achieve the student learning outcomes in seven of 10 knowledge and skill areas, listed below, which must include both mathematics and basic communication. Students will select five different content areas from the remaining eight content areas. Students also must demonstrate competency in critical thinking/reasoning and information management as specified below.
Students pursuing associate degrees must complete a minimum of 21 credits across at least seven of the 10 knowledge and skills areas.
(For more information, please check the college’s Gen Ed website.)
Knowledge And Skill Areas
1. Mathematics
2. Natural Sciences
3. Social Sciences
4. American History
5. Western Civilization
6. Other World Civilizations
7. Humanities
8. The Arts
9. Foreign Languages
10. Basic Communications
Competencies
The following two competencies should be diffused throughout the general education program:
1. Critical Thinking (Reasoning)
2. Information Management