Degree Map Department of Liberal Studies: BA
Liberal Studies: BA Course Sequencing by Semester
(Including CUNY Pathway Courses)
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ENGL 112 | College Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 115* or MTH 136 |
Nature of Mathematics or Algebra/ Trigonometry |
3 |
| 2 ART 100 | Introduction of World Art | 3 |
| 2 SSC 101 | Culture, Society, and Social Change | 3 |
| 2 LIB 100 | Library Research Methods | 2 |
| 3 FS 101 | Freshman Seminar I | 1 |
Total Credits: 15
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 150 | College Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 101 or PHS 101 |
Introduction to the Science of Biology or Introduction to Physical Science |
3 |
| MUS 100 | Introduction of Music | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilization | 3 |
| Open Elective | See advisor for additional information | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
Semester 3
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ENG 212 | World Literature: The Evolving Canon | 3 |
| 3 HIST 200 | The Growth and Development of the US | 3 |
| GEOG 201 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| POL 101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| Open Elective | See advisor for additional information | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Semester 4
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 201 | The Nature of Culture | 3 |
| GEOG 202 | Human Geography | 3 |
| 2 BIO 211 | Biotechnology & Society | 3 |
| HIST 208 | Reading in the Fundamental Documents | 3 |
| POL 200 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 212 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SSC 205 | Intro to Research Methods in GEOG, HIST, POL | 3 |
| POL 300 or 400 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| ENGL 300 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| Socio-Cultural College Option Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Science or Math College Option Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| Socio & Behavioral Science College Option Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| Humanities College Option Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| GEOG 300 or 400 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| Open Elective | (See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 403 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HIST 300 or 400 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| GEOG 300 or 400 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| Open Elective | (See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| Open Elective | (See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 404 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
| POL 300 or 400 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| HIST 300 or 400 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| GEOG/HIST/POL 300 or 400 Level Course |
(See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
| Open Elective | (See Advisor for additional information) | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Total Credits Required: 120
1 Require Core Courses
2 Flexible Core Courses
3 Major Requirements and Elective