I. Common Core
STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
Advanced standing and college credit may be awarded to students who complete college-level work while still in high school. These include Advanced Placement Courses (AP), College Level Examination Programs (CLEP), College Now, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Official AP or CLEP scores, your IB diploma, or official college transcripts must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for review.
I. Required Core
a. English Composition (EC)
ENG 111 | Introduction to College Writing(EC) | 3 |
ENG 151 | College Writing(EC) | 3 |
Subtotal: | 6 |
b. Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (MQ)
Non-Stem Courses | ||
MTH 102 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students(MQ) | 3 |
MTH 104 | Thinking Mathematically(MQ) | 3 |
MTH 121 | Finite Mathematics(MQ) | 3 |
STEM Courses | ||
MTH 113 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics(MQ)(STEM) | 4 |
MTH 122 | Functions and Models in College Algebra(MQ) | 4 |
MTH 123 | College Algebra and Trigonometry(MQ)(STEM) | 4 |
MTH 130 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics(MQ)(STEM) | 3 |
MTH 214 | Applied Statistics Using Computers(MQ)(STEM) | 4 |
MTH 221 | Applied Finite Mathematics and Business Calculus(MQ)(STEM) | 4 |
MTH 230 | Calculus I with Pre-Calculus(MQ)(STEM) | 6 |
MTH 231 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I(MQ)(STEM) | 3 |
MTH 232 | Calculus II(MQ)(STEM) | 3 |
MTH 233 | Calculus III(MQ) | 3 |
MTH 235 | Accelerated Calculus I(MQ)(STEM) | 5 |
Subtotal: | 3-6 |
c. Life and Physical Sciences (LP)
STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
Non-Stem Courses | ||
AST 102 | Contemporary Theories of the Universe(LP) | 3 |
AST 108 | Survey of the Universe(LP) | 3 |
BIO 103 | Introduction to Biology(LP) | 3 |
BIO 106 | Principles of Biology I(LP) | 3 |
CHM 104 | Chemistry in a Nutshell(LP) | 3 |
CHM 106 | Chemistry for Today I(LP) | 3 |
GEO 100 | Planet Earth(LP) | 3 |
STEM Courses | ||
AST 120 | Space Science I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
BIO 150 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
BIO 160 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
BIO 170 | General Biology I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
CHM 110 | Principles of Chemistry I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
CHM 141 | General Chemistry I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
GEO 115 | Fundamentals of Physical Geology(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
GEO 210 | Earth Materials(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
PHY 114 | Introduction to Physics(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
PHY 116 | Physics I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
PHY 120 | General Physics I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
Subtotal: | 3-4 |
Some courses in this area have a required co-requisite laboratory course (1 credit; 2 hours) that will satisfy the College Option. To fulfill the general education requirements non-transfer baccalaureate students must take at least one course from this area with a linked laboratory.
Total Credit Hours: 12-16
II. Flexible Core
The Flexible Core is made up of six courses, with at least one course from each of the following five areas and no more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field: World Cultures and Global Issues, U.S. Experience in its Diversity, Creative Expression, Individual and Society, and Scientific World. This is required for students in AA, AS and bachelor’s degree programs.
a. World Cultures and Global Issues (WG)
AAD 105/HST 105 | Contemporary African Issues(WG) | 3 |
ANT 100 | Understanding Our Worlds(WG) | 3 |
ASL 112 | Basic American Sign Language I(WG) | 3 |
CHN 112 | Beginning Mandarin Chinese I(WG) | 3 |
FRN 112 | Basic French I(WG) | 3 |
GEG 100 | Introduction to Geography(WG) | 3 |
GEG 101 | World Regional Geography(WG) | 3 |
HST 106 | Africa Encounters Europe(WG) | 3 |
HST 115 | Comparative Ancient Religion(WG) | 3 |
ITL 112 | Basic Italian I(WG) | 3 |
POL 103 | Understanding the Political World: An Introduction to Political Science(WG) | 3 |
SPN 112 | Basic Spanish I(WG) | 3 |
SPN 119 | Elementary Spanish for Heritage Speakers(WG) | 3 |
Subtotal: | 3 |
Students pursuing any BA degree program or the following BS degree programs: Business with International Business concentration, Communications, Dramatic Arts, Music, and Social Work, will be required to take an introductory or intermediate level language course unless they have tested or been exempted. All STEM majors and other Bachelor of Science students may choose any course offered in this area.
Language Placement Examination
A language placement test is required for all students who wish to register for any 112-level language or above. Placement examinations are given by the Department of World Languages and Literature. These examinations determine placement at the appropriate course level.
General Education Appeal
If language placement is at or above the 114-level language, students may submit a general education appeal to have that course satisfy the World Cultures and Global Issues area.
b. U.S. Experience in its Diversity (US)
AAD 160/HST 160 | African American History: 1619 to the Present(US) | 3 |
AAD 167 | The Black Experience(US) | 3 |
COR 100 | United States: Issues, Ideas, and Institutions(US) | 3 |
POL 100 | American Government and Politics(US) | 3 |
HON 122 | The Peopling of New York(US) | 3 |
Subtotal: | 3 |
c. Creative Expression (CE)
ART 100 | Introduction to the Visual Arts(CE) | 3 |
CIN 100 | Introduction to Film(CE) | 3 |
COM 100 | Introduction to Media(CE) | 3 |
COM 101 | Media Literacy(CE) | 3 |
DRA 100 | Introduction to Theater(CE) | 3 |
ENG 170 | Literature and Society(CE) | 3 |
HON 121 | The Arts in New York City(CE) | 3 |
MUS 105 | World Music(CE) | 3 |
MUS 108 | Introduction to Jazz History(CE) | 3 |
MUS 110 | Introduction to Music History(CE) | 3 |
PHO 101 | Introduction to Photography(CE) | 3 |
Subtotal: | 3 |
d. Individual and Society (IS)
ECO 101 | Introduction to Economics(IS) | 3 |
HST 100 | Past and Present(IS) | 3 |
HST 110 | Individual and Society in Ancient Greece(IS) | 3 |
HST 112 | New Approaches to History(IS) | 3 |
HON 224 | Shaping the Future of New York City(IS) | 3 |
PHL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy(IS) | 3 |
PHL 130 | Introduction to Ethics(IS) | 3 |
PSY 100 | Psychology(IS) | 3 |
SOC 100 | People and Society(IS) | 3 |
Subtotal: | 3 |
e. Scientific World (SW)
STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
Non-Stem Courses | ||
AST 100 | Contemporary Theories of the Solar System(SW) | 3 |
AST 110 | Life in the Universe(SW) | 3 |
CSC 115 | Introduction to Computer Technology(SW) | 3 |
CSC 119 | Computer Technology Concepts(SW) | 3 |
CSC 140/ISI 140 | Computational Problem Solving in Python (SW)(STEM) | 3 |
ENS 102 | Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Technology(SW) | 3 |
ENS 104 | Introduction to Digital Technology(SW) | 3 |
GEO 106 | Earth Resources(SW) | 3 |
GEO 110 | Field and Environmental Geology of Hawaii(RLA) | 4 |
GEO 112 | Geological Hazards and Natural Disasters Laboratory | 1 |
HON 223 | Science and Technology in New York City(SW) | 3 |
PHL 100 | Introduction to Logic and Science(SW) | 3 |
PHY 107 | Maxwell to Einstein and Beyond(SW) | 3 |
STEM Courses | ||
AST 160 | Space Science II(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
BIO 160 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
BIO 180 | General Biology II(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
CHM 116 | Principles of Chemistry II(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
CHM 142 | General Chemistry II(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
CHM 240 | Analytical Chemistry(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
CHM 250 | Organic Chemistry I(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 5 |
CHM 256 | Organic Chemistry II(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 5 |
CSC 126 | Introduction to Computer Science(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
CSC 270 | Introduction to Scientific Computing(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
ENS 250 | Engineering Mechanics(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
ESC 110 | Meteorology and Climatology(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
GEO 102 | Earth Systems History(LP)(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
PHY 156 | Physics II(SW)(STEM) | 4 |
PHY 160 | General Physics II(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
PHY 240 | Waves and Modern Physics(SW)(STEM) | 3 |
Subtotal: | 3-5 |
Some courses in this area have a required co-requisite laboratory course (1 credit; 2 hours) that will satisfy the College Option. To fulfill the general education requirements non-transfer baccalaureate students must take at least one course from this area with a linked laboratory.
Total Credit Hours: 18-20
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30-36
No student is required to complete more than 3 credits to fulfill the Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning, the Life and Physical Sciences or the Scientific World area requirement, but may choose to do so using the STEM variant.
*At least six credits must be taken at the 200 level in the Flexible Core and College Option combined. Students are encouraged to take at least one 200 level course in the Flexible Core.
**At least one course chosen to fulfill the Flexible Core and/or College Option must fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement. Students are encouraged to select a course that fulfills this requirement in the Flexible Core.
***At least one course taken to fulfill the Flexible Core and/or College Option must fulfill the Contemporary World Requirement. This course may be the same course as the one selected to fulfill the Pluralism and Diversity Requirement, provided that the course appears on both approved course lists. Students are encouraged to select a course that fulfills this requirement in the Flexible Core.
****To fulfill general education requirements non-transfer baccalaureate students must take at least one course from the Scientific World bucket with a linked laboratory.