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Liberal Arts and Sciences: Mathematics and Natural ScienceDegree Awarded: Associate in ScienceRecommended Course SequenceFirst SemesterCreditsENG 101 Freshman English 1 3________ SUNY Social Science (GE 3) 3________ SUNY Natural Science (GE 2) 3/4________ MAT 111 or higher or ComputerScience or Liberal Arts Science 3/4________ SUNY Math (GE 1) - MAT 121or higher 3/4PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness 1Second SemesterENG 102 Freshman English 2 3HIS____ Restricted History Elective* 3________ SUNY Natural Science (GE 2) 3/4________ MAT 111 or higher or ComputerScience or Liberal Arts Science 3/4MAT ___ MAT 122 or higher 3/4PES ____ Physical Education 1Third SemesterCOM 101 Foundations of Communication 3________ MAT 111or higher or Computer________Science or Liberal Arts Science 3/4MAT 111or higher or ComputerScience or Liberal Arts Science 3/4________ Restricted SUNY Elective** 3________ Elective 3Fourth Semester________ MAT 111 or higher or ComputerScience or Liberal Arts Science 3/4________ MAT 111or higher or ComputerScience or Liberal Arts Science 3/4________ Elective 3________ Elective 3________ Elective 3Total Credits: 62-72*SUNY American History (GE 4) or Western Civilization(GE 5) or Other/World Civilization (GE 6) lists**SUNY Arts (GE 8)or Foreign Language (GE 9)listsA minimum of 30 credits of math and science combined isrequired for this degree. At least 6 credits of math mustbe College Algebra (MAT 121) or higher, at least 3credits of which must be a SUNY Math and at least 6credits of science must be from the SUNY NaturalScience list.Program DescriptionThe Associate in Science degree program in Liberal Artsand Sciences with a Mathematics and Science emphasis isdesigned specifically for students to transfer, with juniorstatus, to the appropriate upper-level college or universityof their choice, where they can complete the B.S./B.A.degree in their chosen field of study. As such, the programprovides core courses and general education requirementsthat would be included in the first two years of study atfour-year institutions. This degree gives mathematics/science students the flexibility to match a program to theirindividual goals, backgrounds and talents. The variouscurricula provide the opportunity to pursue a variety ofacademic and career interests in mathematics and in thenatural/physical sciences.The course distribution in mathematics and science isdesigned to provide a solid foundation in the basics ofnatural and physical sciences/mathematics: future advancedcoursework will build on this foundation. The generaleducation elective credits round out the curriculum in thisdegree program. Students should consult the appropriatedepartment chairperson and faculty for specific adviceabout pursuing a particular discipline within this area.Only such consultation will guarantee the correct level ofcourse choice and rigor required to match the student'stransfer plans as they work toward a bachelor’s degree.Admission CriteriaAdmission to this program requires that students be highschool graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas(GEDs). If students are not high school graduates, theymay be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 CreditHour Program. If students are home schooled, they may beeligible for admission. (See pages 7 through 13 for moredetails on the admission process for all applicants.)Before initiating study for this A.S. degree a student musthave achieved a mathematical proficiency which includesintermediate level algebra. At SUNY Orange, this meansthat a student must have tested beyond IntermediateAlgebra (MAT 102) to begin progress toward this degree. Ifthis is not the case the student must speak with an advisorin order to choose the proper preparatory courses.128 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011