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  Liberal Studies Certificate Program

 
 

This Program is designed to meet the career needs of self-directed, mature student who is interested in acquiring knowledge and skills to promote their professional objectives. The Program is open to all qualified applicants whose academic preparation and/or appropriate work experience indicate potential for successful completion. The Program is offered at the Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, White Plains and Yorktown campuses

Applicants seeking admission must have a high school diploma and should contact the Office of Academic Advising. Matriculated students need only submit a formal application. All students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and credits earned in the Program are applicable toward the Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. A maximum of six credits in transfer will be allowed toward a certificate. Ordinarily students pursuing a degree program in a related area will not be allowed to use the courses taken in such a program to satisfy the requirements for the Certificate.

A student who has completed the requirements for a Certificate must apply before graduation.

Certificate Program Fees

 

Application Fee ( Non-Matriculated students only)

$10.00

 

Certificate Completion Fee (per Certificate)

$16.00

Required Courses (24 credits)

Two courses:

(6 credits) in English numbered 111 and above.

Two courses:

(6 credits) in History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology and/or Sociology.

Two courses:

(6 credits) in Mathematics and/or Natural Sciences

Two courses:

(6 credits) in Art, Music, Foreign Languages, Philosophy and/or Religion.