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General Education Requirements
return to contents pageSUNY-GER AND CORE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
State University of New York General Education Requirement (SUNY-GER)
All students enrolled in programs leading to A.A., A.S., and baccalaureate degrees are required by the
State University of New York to complete 30 credits of SUNY-GER General Education in a minimum of 7 of 10
areas. Students must take at least one course each in both Mathematics and Basic Communication and in 5
of the following 8 areas:
1.
Natural Sciences
2.
Social Sciences
3.
American History
4.
Western Civilization
5.
Other World Civilizations
6.
Humanities
7.
The Arts
8.
Foreign Language
Students who are planning to transfer to SUNY baccalaureate programs are strongly encouraged to take
3 of the 5 courses in Natural Science, Social Science, and the Humanities, as these areas are required in
nearly all bachelor’s degree programs. In addition to the 7 of 10 course requirements, students must also
demonstrate the following competencies, which are infused throughout the General Education program:
1.
Critical Thinking (Reasoning)
2.
Information Management
*NOTE: See the College Catalog to determine which Suffolk County Community College
courses fulfill the SUNY General Education Requirements.
Suffolk County Community College Core Education
Graduation Requirement
As a condition of graduation, students in all Suffolk County Community College degree programs must
satisfy core education requirements.
Students in A.A. and A.S. degree programs must satisfy the following minimum requirements:*
ENG101:
Standard Freshman Composition
ENG102:
Introduction to Literature
Humanities:
9 credits (only one course may be English)
Social Sciences:
9 credits (must include at least one semester of History: Western Civilization,
American History, or Non-Western Culture)
Mathematics:
One college-level mathematics course
Science:
One laboratory science course
Physical Education:
2 credits
College Seminar:
1 credit
Students in A.A.S. degree programs must satisfy the following minimum requirements:*
ENG101:
Standard Freshman Composition
English Elective:
3 credits