Four-Year College Planning Series:Liberal Arts & Sciences Majors

Queensborough Community College Transfer Resource Center Presents

Four-Year College Planning Series: Liberal Arts & Sciences Majors

Fall 2021

Transfer Resource Center (TRC) Team

Ms. Renée Rhodd
Director, Transfer Resource Center
RRhodd@qcc.cuny.edu
Ms. Susan Madera
Transfer Manager
SMadera@qcc.cuny.edu
Ms. Lenny Sanchez
Administrative Coordinator
LSanchez@qcc.cuny.edu

Overview

Learn

The Transfer Timeline.
Dual/Joint Programs.
Articulation Agreements.
How to research Liberal Arts & Sciences programs.

Transfer Timeline

0 to 15 Credits

Explore your options.
15 to 30 Credits

Create a plan and stay course.
30 to 45 Credits

Application season begins.
45 to 60 Credits

Review admissions decisions.

Know Your Degree/Major

*Dual/Joint Degree Programs

Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Childhood Education*
Associate in Science Degree (A.S)
- Criminal Justice*

What is a Dual/Joint Degree Program?

A written agreement between two colleges.
Provides an opportunity for a seamless transfer.
Must graduate from Queensborough Community College.
Students must complete program requirements at each college.

Dual/Joint Degree Programs for Liberal Arts Students

*Students do not file a CUNY Transfer Application to transition to John Jay.

**Students must file a CUNY Transfer Application to transfer to Queens College.

John Jay College

Criminal Justice* A.S./B.S.

Queens College

Childhood Education** A.A./B.A.

QCC/Queens Dual/Joint Childhood Education Program (Grades 1-6)

The Dual/Joint Childhood Education Program prepares students to enter the Bachelor's degree program in Childhood Education at Queens College. It meets all New York State learning standards for teacher education certification. Students will complete the Liberal Arts core requirements at Queensborough before transferring.

Must graduate from Queensborough Community College.
A Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.75 required to graduate from Queensborough Community College.
Must file a CUNY Transfer Application.

The CUNY Justice Academy

The CUNY Justice Academy (CJA) program is available at CUNY community colleges. This program provides an opportunity for students to transition into John Jay as a junior.

Students must follow and complete program requirements
Must graduate from Queensborough Community College.
No CUNY Transfer application is required.

The CUNY Justice Academy at QCC

Access to research opportunities.
Students in the CUNY Justice Academy (CJA) program at QCC, have access to a CJA Adviser on the John Jay campus.
QCC/John Jay Justice Academy Adviser: Keisha Lewars Klewars@jjay.cuny.edu.

What are Articulation Agreements?

Agreement between two colleges
Provides an opportunity for a seamless transfer.
Students must follow complete program requirements as outlined in the agreement.
Must graduate from Queensborough Community College.

Staying on Track

For information about requirements for completing your Liberal Arts degree program, schedule an advisement appointment with your Adviser or Student Manager via STARFISH.

Liberal Arts Concentrations

Liberal Arts Concentrations are designed for students who have not yet chosen a specific area of study. Students are prepared to enter a bachelor's degree program as a junior and are encouraged to choose electives from the area in which they may major. Up to nine credits in a concentration may be selected to fulfill the free electives. Queensborough currently offers 14 Liberal Arts concentrations:

American Studies

Communication Studies

Education

English

Exercise Science

Gender Studies

History

International Studies

Liberal Studies

Nutrition

Personal Training

Physical Education

Sociology

Urban Studies

Exploring Academic Programs

CUNY Options for Liberal Arts & Sciences Students

CUNY Colleges
- Brooklyn College
- City College
- Hunter College
- New York City College of Technology
- Queens College
- School of Professional Studies
- York College
Programs
- American Studies
- Bilingual Childhood Education
- Creative Writing
- Community Health Education
- Exercise Science
- Health Services Administration
- International Criminal Justice
- Nutrition and Exercise Science
- Sociology
- Teacher Education
- Urban Studies

SUNY Options for Liberal Arts & Sciences Students

SUNY Colleges
- Binghamton University
- Buffalo State College
- SUNY Empire State (Online)
- SUNY Farmingdale
- SUNY Oneonta
- SUNY Old Westbury
- SUNY Stony Brook
- University at Albany
- University at Buffalo
Program Options
- Dietetics
- English/School Librarianship Combined BA/MS
- Gender Studies
- Kinesiology: Fitness Development
- Liberal Arts
- Medieval and Early Modern Studies
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Nutritional Sciences
- Urban Studies and Planning

Private College Options for Liberal Arts & Sciences Students

Private Colleges
- Adelphi University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Hofstra University
- Mercy College
- New York University
- Pace University
- Russell Sage College
- St. John's University
- Vassar College
Program Options
- Africana Studies
- Anthropology
- Drama
- Earth Science
- Economics
- History
- Latin American & Latinx Studies
- Religion
- Music
- Victorian Studies

Additional Campus Resources

How to Reach Us

We are available to assist you via email, telephone or Zoom.

For Transfer resources and information, visit us online at www.qcc.cuny.edu/transfer

For quick questions or to schedule an appointment, email us at TransferResourceCenter@qcc.cuny.edu

Be sure to email us from your QCC email address. Include your full name, phone number and CUNY id number in your email.

Queensborough Community College Transfer Resource Center Presents