Liberal Arts

The General Education program enables you to complete lower-division general education requirements in ten knowledge and skill areas that are guaranteed to be accepted by all SUNY campuses and universities.

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In GCC's General Studies program, you can design your own course of study in consultation with your academic advisor and a transfer counselor. This program is especially helpful if you have not yet decided on a specific academic or career goal.

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The Humanities and Social Science Program lays the groundwork for future study leading to careers in law, sociology, psychology, public service, history, and Spanish, among others. In this program you will be able to explore multiple fields in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences, allowing you to have a well-rounded knowledge of the world we live in.

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Today's employers often look for those with skills in more than one discipline. In addition, organizations frequently require employees to seek additional schooling to improve their performance or advance to higher-level positions. For these reasons, GCC's Individualized Studies program is designed for those who are seeking immediate employment after graduation.

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Mathematics is an integral part of our technologically advanced society. It is also the basis for critical-thinking skills and nearly all of forms of analysis. A degree in math can be the foundation for a career in business, computing, teaching, engineering, government, law, medicine and many healthcare fields. Additionally, math is aligned with the study of physics, chemistry, biology, business, economics, computer science or the social sciences.

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Have you always wondered about what makes living things work? Do you dream about making new discoveries to help cure diseases? Are you curious about the adaptations of different plants and animals? If you answer yes to any of these questions, a degree in biology might be a great career path for you.

Learn more about the Natural Sciences: Biology Concentration program.

If you are a person intrigued by working in a laboratory, analyzing and testing materials, then a degree in chemistry might be a great career path for you. At Genesee Community College you can earn a Liberal Arts Associate of Natural Sciences degree with a concentration in Chemistry. Our A.S. degree will teach you the skills and techniques necessary to conduct laboratory work in private sector businesses, manufacturing facilities, hospitals and healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical firms, government agencies and much more. Successful completion of an A.S. degree will allow you to continue your studies as a third year student in any SUNY four-year school or transfer to a private university.

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Are you a person who loves the outdoors and thinks that the ideal career would involve exploring the natural world? Do you have a passion for conserving the planet’s natural resources and want to find solutions for environmental problems? An Associate of Science degree from Genesee Community College in Liberal Arts Natural Science with a concentration in Environmental Biology may be the right career path for you. 

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Do you already have a career in mind? Perhaps you know what bachelor’s or master’s degree(s) you intend to pursue. And, maybe you even have your four-year college or university mapped out. With GCC’s Liberal Arts Natural Sciences: Flexible STEM Concentration A.S. Degree, we will help you create the academic pathway that suits your unique interests and transfer plans.

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Do you like to investigate how things work? Are you curious about space, energy, transportation, medicine, structural design, technology, climate and the environment, financial matters, sports or even gaming? Physics plays an integral role in nearly every major career path. With an Associate of Science degree from Genesee Community College in Liberal Arts Natural Science with a concentration in Physics you will have taken the first step toward any of these diverse career paths. 

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