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Explore, discover, and shape your future by building a foundation for success.

Sample courses from multiple fields, tailor your studies to your career goals, and build a strong foundation for transfer to a four-year program or other specialized pathways. Explore your interests and shape your future with this Liberal Arts program, offered on campus or online.

2 Years Associate of Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"The individual studies associates degree allows students to create their own major, make progress toward a degree we may not have here, or assist students in completing a degree if they have changed their mind a few times." -Dr. Kathleen Casey, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Department:

Academic Location:

÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ Campus or Online

Student Residency:

÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ Campus or Remote

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

COMP1503Writing Studies3
ASDC1012College and Life Skills*2
OR
ASDC1092Methods of Inquiry2
OR
ASDC2011Career Exploration & Planning1
OR
ASDC2193Intro to Academic Literacy3
General Education MATH Elective3
General Education Elective3
Career Area Elective3
Open Elective3
Total Credits18-20

Second Semester

GLST2113Global & Diverse Perspectives3
General Education Natural Sciences Elective (Course Set)3
Career Area Elective3
Open Elective 
HPED Physical Education Elective (Course Set) 
Career Area Elective3
Total Credits12

Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra

Recommended

  • Geometry
  • Biology

SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

In individual studies, you choose your own path and tailor your studies to your interests and the job you have in mind. In addtion, you’ll strengthen writing and speaking skills while completing SUNY General Education courses. You’ll design a 15-credit concentration tailored to your career or transfer goals, practice critical thinking, and build research and computer skills, gaining a flexible academic foundation for future study or professional pathways.

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You've seen our wide variety of majors at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State Pioneer.