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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

Communication StudiesEducation Associate: The Bilingual ChildHuman Services

Healthcare Navigation TrackLiberal Arts: Social Sciences and Humanities

Childhood Education OptionDeaf Studies OptionEarly Childhood Education Option History OptionInternational Studies OptionJapanese OptionJournalism OptionLatin American Studies OptionFilm and Television OptionMusic OptionPolitical Science OptionSecondary Education-Teacher Education Transfer OptionWomen, Gender and Sexuality Studies Option

PhilosophyPsychologySpanish-English TranslationWriting and Literature

Creative Writing Track

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE

AccountingBiologyBusiness Administration

Aviation Management OptionHealthcare Management Option

Computer ScienceCriminal Justice Engineering Science:

Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Earth System Science and EnvironmentalEngineering Option

Environmental ScienceFine Arts

Design Studies OptionLiberal Arts: Mathematics and SciencePublic and Community HealthTheatreTherapeutic Recreation

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Commercial PhotographyComputer Network Administration & SecurityDigital Media ArtsParalegal StudiesPractical Nursing

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

Commercial PhotographyFine Arts Photography Option

Computer Technology Energy TechnicianIndustrial Design Music Recording TechnologyNew Media TechnologyNursingNutrition and Culinary ManagementOccupational Therapy AssistantParalegal StudiesPhysical Therapy AssistantProgramming and SystemsRadiologic TechnologyTravel, Tourism, and Hospitality ManagementVeterinary Technology

LaGuardia Community College provides its students with a wide range of learning opportunities in the areas of personalgrowth, academic achievement and career preparation. To meet these goals, the College has created a variety of academicprograms. For students who are uncertain about their career goals, LaGuardia has excellent Liberal Arts programs. The College offers programs leading to three degrees: the Associate in Arts (AA), the Associate in Science (AS), and the Associate in Applied Science (AAS). In addition, the College offers four Certificate programs. The programs of study include:

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ACCOUNTING

http://www.laguardia.edu/accounting

The Accounting Program, administered by the Business and Tech-nology Department, leads to an Associate in Science (AS) degree.The Program provides a solid foundation in accounting and liberalarts for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college to earna Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

The AS Accounting Program is designed to maximize transfercredit to senior CUNY colleges. The program includes a selectionof accounting and business courses, and an internship that willprovide valuable learning experiences and an opportunity forfuture contacts and work.

Accountants are highly respected professionals. They are indemand from all sectors of our economy including large corpora-tions, government agencies, small businesses, and individuals whoneed advice on investments or taxes. Businesses, large or small,public or private, seek accounting professionals to manage andanalyze financial matters. Through a study of the field ofaccounting you can learn the skills you need to become one ofthose professionals, and a two-year degree will place you well onyour way to an accounting career. Exciting, well-paid careeroptions exist in finance, entertainment, sports, criminalinvestigations, the food and fashion industry, international trade,retail and forensic accounting.

Accounting AS DegreePATHWAYS COMMON CORE: 30 CREDITS

A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits

English: 6 creditsENG101 English Composition I 3 (ENA101 or ENC101 depending on placement scores)ENG102 Writing through Literature 3

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending on

placement scores)

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological SciencesSCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 credits 18

Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.

World Cultures and Global IssueUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World

Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree require-ments from the Flexible Core, students are advised to selectcourses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.

PROGRAM CORE: 30 CREDITS

Business and Technology: 28 credits

BTF101 First Year Seminar for Business 2BTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3 BTA112 Principles of Accounting II 3 BTA201 Intermediate Accounting I 3 BTA202 Intermediate Accounting II 3 BTC200 Introduction to Information Systems 3 BTI121 People, Work & Organizations 3 BTI201 Business Internship 2 BTM101 Introduction to Business 3 BTM110 Business Law I 3Unrestricted Elective 2

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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BIOLOGY

www.laguardia.edu/biology

The Biology Program, offered by the Natural Sciences Department,leads to an Associate in Science (AS) Degree. In addition, studentswill be able to transfer to Senior CUNY colleges.

The goals of the Biology Program are:

ª To introduce students to hypothesis-driven science and hands-on research through required coursework and supervisedresearch laboratory internship.

ª To connect students, biology, and lived experience through anintegrated curriculum

ª To prepare students for successful transfer to a four-year collegeand ultimately graduate or medical school

An important aspect of the Biology curriculum is that students willhave the opportunity to participate in hands-on research. All Biol-ogy majors will take Fundamentals of Biotechniques — a course inwhich students will perform common laboratory techniques as wellas learn the concepts behind these techniques. The most excitingaspect of this course will be designing experiments and interpretingthe data collected, while learning how to conduct research respon-sibly. The capstone course for Biology Majors is Cell Biology. Here,students will conduct a small research project in class, and give oralpresentations that will be deposited into their capstone electronicportfolios (ePortfolios).

Students graduating LaGuardia with an AS in Biology will be able totransfer and enroll in upper-level Biology courses without difficultyat an articulating four-year college. The Biology curriculum atLaGuardia is modeled after a curriculum that students attending afour-year college would be expected to take during the first twoyears of study. LaGuardia graduates will have completed severalgeneral education requirements and several science requirementsneeded for completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology: a year ofgeneral biology (a pre-requisite for upper-level biology courses atsenior colleges), a year of general chemistry and a year of organicchemistry. Students will showcase selected assignments andaccomplishments in a Biology ePortfolio that can include in theiradmissions application and share with potential faculty mentors ata specific senior college.

Biology AS Degree

PATHWAYS COMMON CORE: 33 CREDITS


English: 6 creditsENG101 English Composition I 3(ENA101 or ENC101 depending on placement scores)ENG102 Writing through Literature 3

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)

Life & Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCB201 Fundamentals of Biology I (STEM) 4


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.

World Cultures and Global Issues US Experience in its Diversity Creative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World

Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement.

Students are advised to take SCC201/SCC202 as the scientific world flexible core and the additional flexible core as the courses are pre-requisites for SCC251 and SCB255. Note: The scientific world and additional flexible core courses are 4 credits each to complete the 20 credit flexible core requirement.

To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core,students are advised to select courses from the recommendedcourse selections listed in the program handbook.


NSF101 First Year Seminar for Natural Sciences 2

Science: 21 creditsSCB255 Cell Biology 4SCB252 Fundamentals of Biotechniques 3SCB202 General Biology II 4SCC251 Organic Chemistry I 5SCC252 Organic Chemistry II 5

Unrestricted Elective 4

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

www.laguardia.edu/BusinessAdministration

The Business Administration Program, which is coordinated by theBusiness and Technology Department, leads to an Associate in Sci-ence (AS) degree, and offers options in Aviation Management andHealthcare Management. It is designed to provide a solidfoundation for transfer to a senior college for those studentsintending to continue their education at the baccalaureate levelimmediately after graduation. A key objective of the program is tomaximize transfer credit at senior colleges. Students who areinterested in immediate employment upon graduation should findthe Business Management program more suited to their needs,since it is designed to allow more flexibility in the selection ofbusiness courses.

Students enrolled in the Business Administration program will beable to complete internships from numerous job opportunities.These work experiences enable the student to bridge the gapbetween classroom theory and practical applications in the busi-ness world and provide valuable experience for choosing a careerand subsequent full-time employment.

Business Administration AS Degree





placement scores)

Life & Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 credits 18Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.

World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World

Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree require-ments from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.

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A. BUSINESS and TECHNOLOGY (28 credits)

BTF101 First Year Seminar for Business 2BTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3BTA112 Principles of Accounting II 3BTC200 Introduction to Information Systems 3BTI121 People, Work & Organizations 3* BTI201 Business Internship 2*BTM101 Introduction to Business 3BTM103 Principles of Management 3BTM104 Principles of Marketing 3BTM110 Business Law I 3

B. HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (28 Credits)

BTF101 First Year Seminar for Business 2BTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3BTA112 Principles of Accounting II 3BTM 103 Principles of Management 3BTM110 Business Law I 3BTO125 Medical Terminology 3BTO170 Electronic Health Records 3BTO270 Health Insurance: Billing & Reimbursement 3BTO280 U.S. Healthcare Administration & Delivery 3SCN195 Community Health 2

C. AVIATION MANAGEMENT (28 Credits)

BTF101 First Year Seminar for Business 2BTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3BTA112 Principles of Accounting II 3BTC200 Introduction to Information Systems 3BTI121 People, Work & Organizations 3* BTI201 Business Internship 2*BTM110 Business Law I 3BTV160 Introduction to Aviation Business 3BTV161 Introduction to Aviation Management 3BTV162 Introduction to Aviation Operations 3

Unrestricted Elective: 2 credits

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

*With permission of the Department Chair, students may

substitute BTM251 & BTM254 for BTI121 & BTI201.

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COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

www.laguardia.edu/commercial-photography

The Commercial Photography Program, offered through theHumanities Department, offers both an Associate in Applied Sci-ence (AAS) degree, and/or a one-year certificate.

The one-year Certificate curriculum emphasizes basic and inter-mediate photography skills and is an excellent introduction tocommercial laboratory techniques. It is particularly suited toindividuals interested in seeking employment in a commercialphotography lab. Students will learn to process color transparen-cies and color negative film, and print color photographs usingprofessional automated equipment. In addition to color photog-raphy, the curriculum involves the student in intensive traditionalblack-and-white photography techniques including photo chem-istry, lighting, mathematics, and basic techniques of the commer-cial photographer.

The two-year AAS degree program is designed to train and qual-ify graduates for entry-level positions in the commercial photog-raphy industry. The first year of the program is almost identicalto that of the certificate curriculum. In the second year, the stu-dent concentrates on advanced concepts and techniques of com-mercial photography, including 4x5 camera, electronic flash andtungsten illumination.

The program also offers two additional paths of study, in addi-tion to the traditional Commercial Photography Program: theDigital Photography and Fine Art Photography Options.

PROGRAM CORE: 30 CREDITSSelect one option:

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Commercial Photography Curriculum: AAS Degree


A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 Credits



placement scores)

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 9 Credits*

To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select three courses from the five Flexible Core categories. Note: Only one course can be selected from any one category and select courses from three different disciplines.



Commercial Photography: 27 creditsHUA130 Beginning Photography 3HUA131 Digital Photography I 3HUA231 Digital Photography II 3HUA230 Intermediate Photography 3HUA145 Studio Lighting I 3HUA245 Studio Lighting II 3HUA234 Color Photography 3HUA275 Commercial Photography Workshop 3HUA280 Commercial Photography Seminar 3

Humanities : 12 creditsHUA202 History of Photography 3HUN191 Photojournalism 3

Select two of the following: 6HUA155 The View Camera 3HUA238 Alternative Photography 3HUA291 Experiential Learning in Photography 3HUC240 Video Production Workshop 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY OPTION:

The Photography Program, in conjunction with the Fine Artsdegree Program, also offers a Fine Arts Photography option withinthe Commercial Photography degree. This option is not only acounterpoint to the specifically commercial nature of the photodegree, certificate, and Digital option, but is a response to over-whelming interest in photography as an art form shown by inquir-ing students in both majors. The Fine Arts option focuses on tra-ditional techniques, their integration with digital technology, andthe development of the conceptual building blocks required tomake a fine art statement.

Students will also receive essential information on business prac-tices, self-promotion, portfolio development and how to secureemployment as either a photographer’s assistant or staff photog-rapher. Additional courses focus on content, such as color theory,computer art (graphics, necessary as an introduction to digitalimagery), two-dimensional design and photojournalism. This AASdegree is also an excellent vehicle through which to transfer to avariety of four-year colleges with professional programs inphotography.

Commercial Photography Certificate

Commercial Photography: 24 credits

HUA130 Beginning Photography 3HUA131 Digital Photography I 3HUA145 Studio Lighting I 3HUA230 Intermediate Photography 3HUA231 Digital Photography II 3HUA 234 Color Photography 3HUA245 Studio Lighting II 3

Humanities: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3

HUA155 The View CameraHUA238 Alternative Photography

TOTAL CREDITS: 24

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Humanities: 9 credits HUA202 History of Photography 3

Select two of the following: 6HUA104 Introduction to Design 3HUA115 Color Theory 3HUA126 Computer Art II 3

Select one of the following: 3HUN191 PhotojournalismHUN192 Art and Society

Fine Arts PhotographyHUA103 Beginning Drawing 3HUA125 Computer Art I 3HUA130 Beginning Photography 3HUA155 The View Camera 3HUA230 Intermediate Photography 3HUA234 Color Photography 3HUA238 Alternative Photography: The Manipulated Image 3HUC240 Video Production Workshop 3

Unrestricted Electives: 3 credits 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

This program is not eligible for financial aid.

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COMMUNICATIONSTUDIESwww.laguardia.edu/communication-studies

The Communication Studies Program strives to combine both thetheoretical framework and the practical skills of communication.Coordinated by the Humanities Department, the CommunicationStudies Program leads to an Associate of Arts (AA) degree with fiveareas of concentration: Public Relations, Speech Pathology, MassCommunication, Organizational Communication, and PublicAddress. Using participatory learning, students work to enhancetheir oral, written, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is placedon communication in social, professional, culturally diverse settings,in the context of a multimedia, globalized world. The aim of theCommunication Studies Program is to assist students in transferringto four-year colleges or to begin a career in a related industry.

Communication is an area of study that focuses on the ways inwhich individuals communicate via different channels.Communication scholars have conducted research and developedtheories in order to improve our ability to predict humaninteraction and perform communicative acts effectively andappropriately. Students majoring in the Communication Studiesprogram will be able to choose a concentration among thefollowing five tracks: Public Relations, Speech Pathology, MassCommunication, Organizational Communication, and PublicAddress.

The Public Relations concentration focuses on preparing studentsto master knowledge in all forms of communication in the publicarena, whether for political, commercial, or social purposes. Aftercompleting the program, students may transfer to communicationprograms in four-year colleges, or embark on career paths in areassuch as public relations, negotiation and mediation, sales,advertising, human resources, politics, law, marketing, andcounseling. Speech Pathology students will specialize infundamental knowledge of the speech mechanism and receivecompetency-based training in the field of Speech Pathology.Students in the Speech Pathology concentration will need tocomplete their Bachelor’s and also their Master’s degree to becomecertified speech-language pathologists. Speech pathologists canwork in educational institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, or theprivate sector. The concentration in Mass Communication focuseson the history of media studies as well as hands-on techniques(e.g., LaGuardia Community College’s web radio station) increating and producing media work. Mass Communicationstudents may transfer to a four-year college or develop their careersin electronic media, radio/television, broadcasting, film industries,and journalism (via companion courses in the EnglishDepartment). The Organizational Communication concentrationfocuses on preparing students how to communicate in workplaceteams, explore the meaning of work, practice the communication

skills that they will need to do well at any job, and marketthemselves in the changing economy. OrganizationalCommunication students may transfer to a four-year college ordevelop their careers in education, government, business, humanresources, and industry as well as consulting and training. Theconcentration in Public Address focuses on how to win argumentsand how to persuade other ethically and effectively. Students willlearn to become a more critical participant in democratic societyand to use argumentation and persuasion to change policy, setprecedents, or operate democratically in the world. Public Addressstudents may transfer to a four-year college or develop their careersin law, education, public affairs, and speech writing for politicalfigures.

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Communication Studies:AA Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern World MAT115 College Algebra and TrigonometryMAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry

(depending on placement scores)MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra

(depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics

Life & Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 Credits 18

Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesAND one additional course from any flexible core category.World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World

Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline



Communication: 21 creditsHUC101 Fundamentals of Communication 3HUC106 Public Speaking 3HUC111 Interpersonal Communication 3HUC230 Communication Theory 3HUN180 Intercultural Communication 3

Select two of the following courses

HUC104 Voice and DictionHUC108 Communication in a Professional SettingHUC113 Oral InterpretationHUC117 Communication and TechnologyHUC118 Gender and CommunicationHUC119 Nonverbal Communication HUC127 Sports CommunicationHUC140 Introduction to BroadcastingHUC192 Health Communication HUC204 Race and Communication

Unrestricted elective: 3 creditsHUC220 Experiential Learning in Communication Studies(Optional with permission of the Program Director)

Concentration Area: 6 credits (select one)

PUBLIC RELATIONSHUC141 Public Relations 3 Select one of the following courses 3HUC142 Public Relations WritingHUC143 Public Relations Campaigns

SPEECH PATHOLOGY Select two of the following courses: 6HUC/ELL114 Normal Language DevelopmentHUC115 PhoneticsHUC116 Survey of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders

MASS COMMUNICATIONHUC120 Mass Media and their Evolution 3HUC130 Mass Communication and Society 3

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONHUC112 Small Group Communication 3HUC151 Organizational Communication 3

PUBLIC ADDRESSHUC109 Argumentation and Debate 3HUC136 Persuasion 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Computer Operations: MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEDEPARTMENT

This option will provide graduates with a thorough knowledge ofnetwork operating systems, thereby enabling graduates to supportfully client/server environments. In addition, students will be pre-pared to take certification examinations in UNIX and Windows.

Computer Science:MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEDEPARTMENT

The major in Computer Science is appropriate for those studentsinterested in mathematics and/or computer science who plan totransfer to a senior college for further study in computer science.Graduating students will be prepared for careers as programmersfor business and/or scientific applications.

Computer Technology: MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEDEPARTMENT

This curriculum provides the skills needed for careers in a rapidlygrowing technical area. Students will be prepared for careers asfield engineers specializing in microcomputer repair and networkdiagnosis. Students will be prepared to transfer to a bachelor oftechnology program at a senior colleges.

Programming and Systems:MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCEDEPARTMENT

The Programming and Systems curriculum provides training forentry-level jobs as well as for transfer to a senior college as a busi-ness or information sciences major. Graduates of this program mayqualify for positions as programmers or programmer trainees.

All programs and options award students an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, except for the Computer Science Program,which awards the Associate in Science (AS) degree, and the Certificate in Digital Media Arts.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

www.laguardia.edu/majors

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Network Administration and Security ProgramAAS

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Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following:MAT120 Elementary Statistics 3(MAT119 Statistics depending on placement scores)MAT115 College Algebra and Trig 3(MAT117 depending on placement)

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses:SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 15 credits

Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories.


Note: Students are advised to select one Urban Study courseto complete college requirement. Students can select only twocourses from any one discipline.

Additional Common Core courses will be required when transferring to a CUNY College


Business and Technology: 6 creditsBTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3BTM101 Introduction to Business 3

MEC Courses: 27 credits CSF101 First Year Seminar for Computer Science 2MAC108 Introduction to Programming with Python 3MAC232 UNIX Network Operating Systems 3MAC233 Windows Network Operating System 3MAC245 Network and Systems Security 3MAC246 Advanced Network and Systems Security 3MAC252 Advanced UNIX 3MAC253 Advanced Windows 3MAC293 Computer Repair and Network Maintenance 4

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Computer Science Curriculum: AS Degree


This program has a waiver to list specific courses to completeCommon Core requirements.



Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsMAT115 College Algebra & Trigonometry 3

(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesbelow and one additional courseWorld Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World - Students are required to take MAT115 and MAT200 under Scientific World; both courses are prerequisites for MAT201.

Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline. Students are advised to select one Urban Studycourse to complete college requirement. To complete thedegree requirements from the Flexible Core, students areadvised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.


Math, Engineering and Computer ScienceCSF101 First Year Seminar for Computer Science 2MAT231 Introduction to Discrete Math 3MAT202 Calculus II 4MAC101 Introduction to Computer Science 3MAC125 Advanced C/C++ Programming 3MAC190 Object Oriented Programming 3MAC281 Discrete Structures 3MAC283 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3MAC286 Data Structures 3MAT210 Linear Algebra 3

*Students intending to transfer to Queens College are advised toenroll in MAC270 Advanced Topics in Computer Science. Thiscourse will substitute for MAC286 Data Structures.

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Computer Technology:AAS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry 3MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry

(depending on placement scores)

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select one course from three of the five flexible core categories


Note: Student can select only one courses from any one discipline. Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.


Math, Engineering and Computer ScienceECF090 First Year Seminar for Engineering and

Computer Science 0MAT241 Technical Mathematics I 4MAT242 Technical Mathematics II 4MAC241 Computer Electronics I 4MAC242 Computer Electronics II 3MAC265 Computer Hardware Interfacing and Programming 3MAC289 Computer Technology Project Lab 2MAC291 Computer Logic, Design and Implementation I 4MAC292 Computer Logic, Design and Implementation II 4MAC293 Computer Repair and Network Maintenance 4MAC295 Computer Architecture 4

Business & TechnologyBTM101 Introduction to Business 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Descriptions of courses in this major begin on page 161.

This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.

Computer Network Administration & Security Certificate Curriculum

Math, Engineering & Computer Science: 15 credits

UNIX Network Operating Systems MAC232 3Windows Network Operating Systems MAC233 3Network and Systems Security MAC245 3Advanced Network and Systems Security MAC 246 3Advanced UNIX Administration MAC252 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 15

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Programming and Systems AAS Degree








Select one course from three of the five flexible core categories.

World Cultures and Global Issues US Experience in its Diversity Creative Expression Individual and Society Scientific World

Note: Student can select only one courses from any one discipline. Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website


Math, Engineering and Computer ScienceECF090 First Year Seminar for Engineering and

Computer Science 0MAC101 Introduction to Computer Science 3MAC109 Introduction to Visual Programming 3MAC110 Systems Analysis and Design 3MAC250 Database Concepts and Programming 3

OBJECT ORIENTATED AND UNIX CONCENTRATION

Business and TechnologyBTA111 Principles of Accounting I 4BTM101 Introduction to Business 3

Math, Engineering and Computer Science MAC125 Advanced C/C++ Programming 3MAC230 Comparative Operating Systems 3MAC260 Introduction to Teleprocessing 3MAT200 PreCalculus 4

Select two of the following: 6

MAC232 UNIX Network Operating Systems MAC233 Windows Network Operating System MAC252 Advanced UNIXMAC253 Advanced WindowsMAC265 Computer Hardware Interfacing and ProgrammingMAC293 Computer Repair and Network Maintenance

Unrestricted Elective: 1 credit 1

WEB PROGRAMMING CONCENTRATION

Business and TechnologyBTM116 Introduction to E-Business 3

HumanitiesHUW111 E-Commerce Technology 3HUW166 Introduction to Web Development 3HUW167 Dynamic Web Development 3HUW168 Advanced Dynamic Web Design 3

Math, Engineering and Computer ScienceMAC270 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 3

Select one of the following course pairs: 6MAC232 UNIX Network Operating SystemsMAC252 Advanced UNIXorMAC265 Computer Hardware Interfacing and ProgrammingMAC293 Computer Repair and Network Maintenance

Students may opt to take the Business Internship (BTI201) in lieu of MAC252, 253, or 293


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

www.laguardia.edu/Criminal-Justice

The Criminal Justice Program, housed in the Department of SocialScience, is a Dual/Joint degree program with John Jay College ofCriminal Justice. Students can earn either an Associate in Science(AS) degree from LaGuardia Community College or a Bachelor ofArts (BA) degree from John Jay College. This joint program isdesigned so LaGuardia students earn 45 credits toward the JohnJay core requirements and 15 required credits toward the Crimi-nal Justice major. LaGuardia AS graduates with a minimum GPAof 2.0 will transfer seamlessly to the third year of study in the BAprogram in Criminal Justice at John Jay. Through its EducationalPartnership with LaGuardia, John Jay College contributes to stu-dent advisement, facilitates professor teaching exchanges andallows students in good academic standing to take courses requiredfor the major at John Jay.

An AS or BA degree in criminal justice opens the door to a widevariety of career opportunities, including law enforcement, cor-rections, probation, parole, social work, forensics, firefighting,juvenile justice and court administration, just to name a few.Employment prospects for criminal justice positions in New YorkCity are growing at a faster than average rate. Moreover, 60 col-lege credits satisfy the educational requirements for the vastmajority of entry-level criminal justice positions in New York City,including police officer (60 credits), correction officer (39 credits)and firefighter (15 credits). Students seeking greater educationalopportunities and exposure to a wider range of career choicesincluding forensic science, forensic psychology, criminal justiceadministration and international criminal justice are encouragedto earn their four-year degree.

Criminal Justice Curriculum: AS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following:MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra 3

(depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics I (STEM) 3

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in Physical SciencesSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesAND one additional course from any of the five categories.


To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Studentcan select only two courses from any one discipline.


Criminal JusticeCJF101 First Year Seminar for Criminal Justice 3SSJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3SSJ201 Criminology 3SSJ202 Corrections and Sentencing 3SSJ203 Policing 3SSN204 Crime and Justice in Urban Society 3

EnglishENG103 Writing and Preparing the Research paper 3

Social Science: 9 creditsSSS100 Introduction to Sociology 3SSP101 U.S. Power and Politics 3

Select one of the following courses: 3SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865 SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865 SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times

to the Renaissance SSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance

to Modern Times SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present SSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH231 Afro-American History SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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The Education Associate: Bilingual Child Program is designed forstudents interested in pursuing teaching as a career with a focus onsecond language learners. The program is coordinated by the Edu-cation and Language Acquisition Department and awards theAssociate in Arts (AA) degree.

Since the program focuses on Spanish-speaking children, candi-dates for admission are expected to demonstrate oral and writtenproficiency in Spanish equivalent to ELS105 Spanish for FluentSpeakers 1.

The Education Associate: Bilingual Child Program is designed forstudents interested in pursuing teaching as a career with a focus onsecond language learners. The program is coordinated by theEducation and Language Acquisition Department and awards theAssociate in Arts (AA) degree. Since the program focuses onSpanish-speaking children, candidates for admission are expectedto demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish equivalentto ELS105 Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1. Students interested inother languages deemed high-needs (e.g. Bengali, Chinese, andHaitian Creole), in NYC should contact the Education ProgramDirector.

The Bilingual Child program is articulated with the ChildhoodEducation Major at The City College of New York and YorkCollege. Upon transfer, students are expected to complete a LiberalArts major and an education major. Therefore, students shouldconsult with a faculty advisor in the selection of elective courses toensure maximum transferability of credits taken at LaGuardiaCommunity College.




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and TrigonometryMAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry



The Bilingual Child :AA Degree

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesAND one additional course from any flexible core category.


Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.


Liberal Arts: 3 creditsLIF101 First Year Seminar 3

Education Core: 9 credits

ELE110 Arts in Education 3ELE203 Language and Literacy in Childhood Education 3ELN123 Foundations of Bilingual Education 3

Education & Language Acquisition: 12 creditsELL101 Introduction to Language 3ELL220 Sociolinguistics 3ELS204 Latin American Civilizations 3ELS210 Advanced Spanish Composition 3

Social Science: 6 creditsSSH106 World History from 1500 Present 3SSY105 Learning and Education: Childhood to Adolescence 3

TOTAL: 60

EDUCATION ASSOCIATE:THE BILINGUAL CHILDwww.laguardia.edu/Academics/Majors/Education-Bilingual-Child/

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ENGINEERING SCIENCE DEGREES

www.laguardia.edu/EngineeringScience

The Engineering Science Program is housed within the Mathemat-ics, Engineering and Computer Science Department and offersthree degrees: Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Eachtrack has been designed for transfer as a Dual/Joint program withthe School of Engineering at City College of New York (CCNY)and its programs, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil (BE / CE), Elec-trical (BE / EE), and Mechanical Engineering (BE / ME).

Matriculated students admitted in the program will be exposedboth to the formal principles of engineering and to hands-on lab-oratory projects. The academic requirements of the Dual/Joint pro-grams are more than sufficient to assure graduates licensure inNew York State as Professional Engineers. The bachelor’s degreefrom CCNY is fully recognized by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) and is registered as licensure-qualifying by the New York State Department of Education.

Engineering Science—Civil Engineering:AS Degree


This program has a waiver to require specific courses in theCommon Core.


English: 6 creditsENG101 English Composition I 3(ENA101 or ENC101 depending on placement scores)ENG259 Technical Writing 3

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 4 creditsMAT201 Calculus 4

Life and Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCC201 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4


Select six courses from the five flexible core categories. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline. Only one course can be selected from a category with the exception of Scientific World.

World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World – Students are required to select MAT202 Calculus II and SCC202 Fundamentals of Chemistry II.


To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed in the program handbook.


Math Engineering & Computer Science: 8 creditsECF090 First Year Seminar for Engineering and

Computer Science 0MAT203 Calculus III 4MAT204 Differential Equations 4

Civil Engineering Core: 10 creditsMAC102 C/C++ Programming 3MAE101 Engineering Lab/Internship I 1MAE209 Structure & Site Plan 3MAE219 Thermodynamics 3

Natural Sciences: 8 creditsSCP231 General Physics I 4 SCP232 General Physics II 4

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Engineering Science—Electrical Engineering:AS Degree





Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 4 creditsMAT201 Calculus 4

Life and Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCP231 General Physics I 4



World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World – Students are required to select MAT202 Calculus II and SCP232 General Physics II.





Computer Science 0MAT203 Calculus III 4MAT204 Differential Equations 4MAT221 Probability 4

Electrical Engineering Core: 10 creditsMAC102 C/C++ Programming 3MAE101 Engineering Lab/Internship I 1MAE213 Electrical Circuits 3MAE219 Thermodynamics 3

Natural Sciences: 4 creditsSCC201 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4

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Select one concentration from the following:

Mechanical Engineering Concentration: 29 credits


Computer Science 0MAT203 Calculus III 4MAT204 Differential Equations 4

Mechanical Engineering Core: 13 creditsMAC102 C/C++ Programming 3MAE101 Engineering Lab I/Internship I 1MAE211 Engineering Mechanics: Statistics 3MAE213 Electrical Circuits 3MAE219 Thermodynamics 3

Natural Sciences: 8 creditsSCP231 General Physics I 4 SCP232 General Physics II 4

Earth System Science & Environmental Engineering Concentration: 29 credits


Computer Science 0MAT203 Calculus III 4

Core: 15 creditsMAC102 C/C++ Programming 3MAE101 Engineering Lab I/Internship I 1MAE106 Earth System Science and Engineering 4MAE213 Electrical Circuits 3MAE217 Systems Analysis of the Earth 4

Natural Sciences: 8 creditsSCP231 General Physics I 4SCP232 General Physics II 4






Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 4 creditsMAT201 Calculus I 4

Life and Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCC201 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4



World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World – Students are required to select MAT202 Calculus II and SCC202 Fundamentals of Chemistry II.



Engineering Science—Mechanical Engineering Concentration or Earth System Science & Environmental Engineering Concentration:AS Degree

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TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Energy Technician: AAS Degree



English: 6 creditsENG101 English Composition I 3

(ENA101 or ENC101 depending on placement scores)ENG259 Technical Writing 3

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsMAT115 College Algebra and TrigonometryMAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry


Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSCP101 Topics in Physics 3


Select one course from three of the five flexible core categories

World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World - Pre-Calculus (4 credits)

Note: Student can select only one courses from any one discipline. Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.


Math Engineering & Computer Science:MAT201 Calculus I 4

MECHANICALMath, Engineering and Computer ScienceMAE100 Introduction to Auto CAD 4MAE107 Manufacturing Processes 3MAE109 Introduction to Engineering 2MAE110 Circuits Analysis I 3MAE111 Circuits Analysis II 3MAE121 Instrumentation 2MAE190 Material Sciences 3MAE191 Statics and Strength of Materials 3MAE201 HVAC Systems 3MAE207 Introduction to Thermodynamics for Technology 3MAE208 Electromechanical Devices 3MAE230 Senior Design Project 2

ELECTRICALMath, Engineering and Computer ScienceMAC241 Computer Electronics I 4MAC242 Computer Electronics II 3 MAC291 Computer Logic, Design and Implementation I 4MAC292 Computer Logic, Design and Implementation II 4 MAE100 Introduction to Auto CAD 4 MAE102 Electrical Drafting and Blue Print Reading 2MAE109 Introduction to Engineering 2 MAE110 Circuits Analysis I 3MAE111 Circuits Analysis II 3MAE208 Electromechanical Devices 3

Unrestricted electives: 2 credits 2

Concentration Area: (select one)

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ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE

www.laguardia.edu/environmentalscience

Environmental Scientists study how the natural world is influencedby people, helping to solve problems related to environmentalsustainability, water, air, and soil pollution, and the managementand conservation of animals and plants. The EnvironmentalScience Program, offered through the Natural SciencesDepartment, leads to an Associate in Science (AS) degree. TheProgram articulates with Queens College, where graduates are ableto transfer all 60 credits. In addition, the Environmental ScienceProgram prepares students for transfer to other CUNY four-yearcolleges.

The program gives students a solid scientific foundation, includingseveral courses with a fieldwork and hands-on researchcomponents focused on New York City. After completing theGeneral Biology and General Chemistry courses, students areintroduced to interactions between organisms, their environment,and each other, including competition, predation, and pollinationin the Fundamentals of Ecology course. The capstone course,Environmental Science, integrates the principles of global ecologywith climate, technology, and sustainable development. Thelaboratory portion of Environmental Science emphasizes teamresearch on original projects related to local environmental issuesand their solutions. Students also will have an opportunity tocomplete internships at pollution control stations, city agencies,and community based environmental organizations.

The Environmental Science Program prepares students forsuccessful transfer to four-year CUNY colleges in a variety ofSTEM majors. In addition, the A.S. in Environmental Science isfully articulated with the School of Earth and EnvironmentalSciences at Queens College. The School of Earth andEnvironmental Sciences provides an interdisciplinary approach toenvironmental science, allowing students to concentrate theirstudies in biology, chemistry or geology. Graduates of LaGuardia’sEnvironmental Science Program transfer to Queens College with60 credits to complete their Bachelor’s degrees.

Environmental Science: AS Degree


This program has a waiver to require STEM courses in theCommon Core.



Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry

Life & Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCB201 General Biology I (STEM) 4

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 Credits


World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World – Students are required to take SCB202 (Fundamentals of Biology II, 4cr.)



Natural SciencesNSF101 First Year Seminar for Natural Sciences 2SCB260 General Microbiology 4SCB265 Fundamentals of Ecology 4SCC201 General Chemistry I 4SCC202 General Chemistry II 4SCG150 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4SCG250 Environmental Science 4


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Fine Arts:AS Degree


A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 CREDITS


Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and TrigonometryMAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry








FINE ARTS www.laguardia.edu/finearts

The Fine Arts Program, coordinated by the Humanities Depart-ment, leads to an Associate in Science (AS) Degree. This programwill offer training in studio art for students seeking careers ineither the fine or applied arts. Emphasis throughout the curricu-lum will be placed on individual creativity, aesthetic awareness andan understanding of the visual arts in societies past and present.

The Fine Arts Program is open to students of all levels who wish toexpand their technical and aesthetic knowledge in the areas ofpainting, drawing, sculpture, design, photography, and the historyof art and film. The curriculum is structured to prepare studentsfor immediate career objectives or for transfer to BA or BFA pro-grams in studio art at the senior colleges of City University orother metropolitan area art schools. The Fine Arts curriculum isalso designed to meet the needs of students who intend to transferto specialized commercial art programs.

The curriculum places emphasis on drawing techniques and visualfundamentals. There are two required courses in drawing and onein design. A third drawing course may be selected as an elective.Within the curriculum, it is possible for students to select concen-trations in painting, sculpture, photography or design. Tworequired courses in art history form an introduction to the majormovements of world art. A third elective course in art history pro-vides focus on the arts of a particular culture or period. Requiredareas of study in the Liberal Arts include writing, literature, math-ematics, science, history and the humanities, providing indispens-able cultural and practical background for the visual artist.

The program also provides important “hands-on” experience inthe New York art world through cooperative education internshipsin professional art studios, galleries and museums.

The Design Arts Option provides the foundation coursework andexperience necessary to begin a career as an Industrial Designer,Graphic Designer, Package Designer, Product Designer, InteriorDesigner or Fashion Designer, or to transfer to a four-year institu-tion. Students study Design both in theory and in practice. Theytake rigorous courses in Design fundamentals and principles andthe specialty area of Modelmaking. Modelmakers employ tech-niques, tools and materials used by architects and other design pro-fessionals to make 3-dimensional prototypes and mockups ofeverything from toasters to interior spaces. Design majors take fulladvantage professional Internships in the field.

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Liberal ArtsLIF101 First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts 3

Fine ArtsHUA103 Beginning Drawing 3HUA104 Introduction to Design 3HUA165 Art History: Prehistoric Through Gothic 3HUA166 Art History: Renaissance Through Modern 3HUA180 Life Drawing 3HUA289 Art & Design Seminar 3

Select one of the following courses: 3 credits 3HUA106 Three-Dimensional DesignHUA110 Beginning PaintingHUA115 Color TheoryHUA120 Beginning SculptureHUA130 Beginning PhotographyHUA150 Beginning Printmaking HUA185 Illustration

Select one of the following courses: 3 credits 3HUA203 Intermediate DrawingHUA210 Intermediate PaintingHUA220 Intermediate SculptureHUA285 Graphic Narrative

Select one of the following courses: 3 credits 3HUA200 Art of the Twentieth CenturyHUA202 History of PhotographyHUA214 History of IllustrationHUA215 Art of the Renaissance in ItalyHUA216 Art of Africa, Oceania and Pre-Columbian AmericaHUA294 Experiential LearningHUC150 The Art of Film HUN195 Art in New York: A Museum/Gallery SeminarHUP107 The Philosophy of Art

Fine Arts – Design Studies Option

DESIGN STUDIES PROGRAM CORE: 30 CREDITS


Design Concentration: 27 credits HUA103 Beginning Drawing 3HUA104 Introduction to Design 3HUA106 Three-Dimensional Design 3HUA107 Form and Structure 3HUA180 Life Drawing 3HUA212 History of Design 3

Select one of the following courses: 3 credits 3HUA110 Beginning PaintingHUA115 Color TheoryHUA120 Beginning SculptureHUA125 Introduction to Computer ArtHUA130 Beginning PhotographyHUA150 Beginning PrintmakingHUA185 Graphic Narrative

Select one of the following courses: 3 credits 3HUA126 Computer Art 2HUA203 Intermediate DrawingHUA207 Modelmaking IHUA210 Intermediate PaintingHUA220 Intermediate SculptureHUA230 Intermediate PhotographyHUA285 Graphic Narrative

Select one of the following courses: 3 credits 3HUA167 Introduction to African ArtHUA200 Art of the Twentieth CenturyHUA202 History of PhotographyHUA215 Art of the Renaissance in Italy HUN195 Art in New York: A Museum/Gallery Seminar

TOTAL CREDITS: 60TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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HUMAN SERVICES www.laguardia.edu/humanservices

The Human Services Program, coordinated by the Health SciencesDepartment, leads to an Associate in Arts (AA) degree that preparesstudents for careers in mental health, social work, and other humanservices related fields. The Program provides a foundation forstudents to continue their education and training by earning aBachelor’s degree in one of the many helping professions: humanservices, social work, disability studies, gerontology, andpsychology.

The Human Services Program focuses on training students withthe skills necessary to provide helping and supportive services toindividuals, families, groups, and communities from diversebackgrounds. Human service professionals seek to empowerindividuals and communities, emphasize strengths and abilities,and foster human growth and development. While the goal of theProgram is to prepare students for transfer into Bachelor’s degreeprograms, our graduates may also seek entry-level professionalemployment positions in various settings such as group homes,after school programs, shelters, senior centers, day care programs,and community-based organizations.

Human Services:AA Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsMAT120 Elementary Statistics 3







Health SciencesHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health Sciences 0SCH160 Health & Wellness 3SCH196 Community Research 1SCN195 Community Health 2

Human Services Core: 12 creditsHSS101 Introduction to Human Services 3HSS102 Social Policy & Social Welfare 3HSS216 Interviewing & Counseling 3HSS295 Community Organizing 3

Fieldwork: 3 creditsHSS290 Health and Human Services Seminar & Internship 3

Select one of the following concentrations:

Human Services: 9 credits

HSS214 Social Gerontology 3HSS218 Group Interviewing and Counseling 3

Select one of the following courses 3SCH150 Drugs & BehaviorSCH210 Human SexualitySCN194 HIV/AIDS, Science & Society

Health Navigation: 9 credits

BTO125 Medical Terminology 3BTO170 Electronic Health Records 3BTO270 Health Insurance Billing & Reimbursement 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select three courses from the flexible core categories below.Note: Only one course may be selected from a category and select courses from three different disciplines.

World Cultures and Global Issues, US Experience in its Diversity, Creative Expression, Individual and Society, Scientific World

Additional Common Core courses will be required when transferring to a CUNY College. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.


Humanities: New Student SeminarHUA104 Introduction to Design 3HUA106 Three Dimensional Design 3HUA107 Form & Structure 3HUA109 SolidWorks 3HUA116 Introduction to Woodworking 3HUA190 Technical Drawing 3HUA207 Modelmaking 3HUA212 History of Design 3HUN192 Art and Society 3

Math Engineering & Computer Science: 11 creditsMAE100 Introduction to CAD 4MAE107 Manufacturing Processes 3MAT241 Technical Mathematics 4


INDUSTRIAL DESIGNwww.laguardia.edu/Academics/Majors/Industrial-Design

The Industrial Design Program, coordinated by the Humanities-Department, leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree(AAS). Industrial Design is a combination of applied art andapplied science, whereby aesthetics, ergonomics and usability ofmass-produced products may be improved for marketability andproduction. The role of an industrial designer is to create and exe-cute design solutions towards problems of form, usability, userergonomics, engineering, marketing, brand development and sales.The Industrial Design program provides students through foun-dation coursework and experience the necessary skills to begin acareer in Computer Assisted Design (CAD), Modelmaking andProduct Design and Fabrication or to transfer to a four-year insti-tution. Students will take courses in the history of design, 3-dimen-sional design and an introduction to computer-assisted design.Students will study design in both theory and practice. Studentswill have access to an 8,000 sq. ft studio and lab housed in NYDesigns, a design business incubator program offered through theCollege’s Division of Adult and Continued Education. Studentswill work with digital laser cutting tools, plastic vacuum formingmachines, 3D printing rapid prototyping machinery as well ashand tools and woodworking tools.

Industrial Design:AAS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits Select one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern World MAT115 College Algebra and TrigonometryMAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry



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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCESThe Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs are designed for studentswho want to continue their education at senior colleges and to engagein studies leading to careers in the arts and sciences. Students in theseprograms choose from a wealth of courses offered by the Educationand Language Acquisition, English, Humanities, Mathematics,Engineering and Computer Science, Natural Sciences and SocialScience Departments.

LIBERAL ARTS: MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROGRAM,leading to the Associate in Science (AS) degree, is suggested forstudents interested in pursuing a career in mathematics, the sciences,engineering, medicine or allied health fields. The science andmathematics courses are designed specifically to meet the require-ments of those students who wish to continue their education beyondthe Associate degree.

LIBERAL ARTS: SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIESPROGRAM leads to an Associate in Arts (AA) degree. For studentswho want an early start in planning for a liberal arts-related career,the program has a number of courses offered in such areas as art,music, media, theater, film, philosophy, journalism, and LatinAmerican studies, to choose from.

DEAF STUDIES OPTION (AA degree) enables students to learnAmerican Sign Language (ASL), and to understand the complexitiesof deaf communities. Students receive a broad liberal arts backgroundfor further study in ASL/English interpreting, special education, socialwork, rehabilitation counseling and related fields.

HISTORY OPTION (AA degree) is designed for those students whohave a strong personal interest in learning more about History, andfor students who plan to become History majors in four-yearinstitutions. Students who major in History have a variety of careerchoices available, and the Option prepares students for advanced

work in historical studies by training them in reading comprehensionand textual analysis, critical thinking skills, and researchmethodologies. History classes help train students to appreciate awide variety of writing styles and rhetorical strategies, thus exposingthem to a greater diversity of literature. In addition, Writing IntensiveClasses in History train students to conduct research and cite sourcesin accordance with standard scholarly practices.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES OPTION (AA degree) is an inter-disciplinary program that draws on the best resources of LaGuardiato prepare students to become better-informed world citizens and todevelop the competencies needed to survive and succeed in the newglobal economy. Students in the International Studies program learnabout cross-cultural understanding, explore global perspectives onvarious world issues and cultures, become more familiar with distinctregions and cultures of the world, and take at least two cycles of aforeign language. The option in International Studies promotes globalawareness, intercultural understanding, and international engage-ment. The Liberal Arts International Studies Option is articulatedwith the International Studies interdisciplinary major at City College.

JAPANESE OPTION (AA degree) enables students to learn theJapanese language and other related disciplines such as Japaneseliterature, the art of Asia, East Asian history, religions in Asia, andsocial psychology in Asia. The curriculum is designed to preparestudents for transfer to baccalaureate programs in East Asian Studiesor Japan Studies. The Liberal Arts Japanese Option is articulated withthe East Asian Studies major (Japanese track) at Queens College.

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES OPTION (AA degree) addresses theneed for student preparation in the areas of Latin American, bi-cultural studies with prospective applications in the fields ofeducation, diplomacy, business, cross-cultural studies and health care.

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FILM & TELEVISION OPTION (AA degree) offers a curriculumwhich meets the growing demand for preparation in the expandingfield of communications media (including film, television, video andother forms of electronic media). It provides a structure for guidingLiberal Arts students toward career and professional goals early intheir academic careers. The curriculum is designed to prepare studentsfor transfer to baccalaureate programs in film, television and othercommunications technologies. Internships take advantage ofLaGuardia’s New York City location to provide students withexperience in professional settings in this diverse and expanding field.

MUSIC OPTION (AA degree) offers the flexibility to earn a liberalarts education while taking a variety of music courses, whichprepares you for transfer to a Bachelor of Arts in Music program.

There are more than a dozen Bachelor’s programs available atCUNY senior colleges to choose from if you opt to continue youreducation, whether you plan to perform or teach music.

POLITICAL SCIENCE OPTION (AA degree) seeks to educate andempower students to become civically informed and engaged globaldemocratic citizens. To this end, we consider the ways that politicshas developed over time, including some of the foundational ideasand institutions that make up government including nation states,international organizations or the sub-units of government such asstates, counties, districts, etc. In the process, we address thefollowing questions: What counts as political? What is politicalpower? What is political authority? What makes political authoritylegitimate or illegitimate? What is the purpose of government? Whatshould it be? What roles do government institutions, politicalparties, social movements, and interest groups play in aconstitutional democracy? Power and conflict are frequent topics ofstudy but so are the means used to make collective and policydecisions such as elections and legislative voting. In studying thesetopics, political scientists use philosophical, historical, legalistic andquantitative methods.

EDUCATION OPTIONS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTION (AA degree) preparesstudents to work with children from birth to second grade in privateand public school settings. The curriculum is designed to meet NewYork State Teacher Education requirements for initial teachingcertification, as such it enables students to complete pre-professionalrequirements before entering a professional teacher educationprogram at a four-year college. This option is articulated withBrooklyn College.

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTION (AA degree) prepares studentsto work with children from first to sixth grade in a public schoolsetting. The curriculum is designed to meet New York State TeacherEducation requirements for initial teaching certification, as such itenables students to complete pre-professional requirements beforeentering a professional teacher education program at a four-yearcollege. This option is articulated with Queens College.

SECONDARY EDUCATION – TEACHER EDUCATION TRANS-FER OPTION (AA degree) prepares students to work withadolescents from seventh to twelfth grade in a public school setting.The curriculum is designed to meet New York State TeacherEducation requirements for initial teaching certification, as such itenables students to complete pre-professional requirements beforeentering a professional teacher education program at a four-yearcollege. This option is articulated with Queens College.

Descriptions of courses in these majors begin on page 141.

WOMEN, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES

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English: 6 creditsENG101 English Composition I* 3 (ENA or ENC depending on placement scores)ENG102 Writing through Literature 3

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending onplacement scores)

Life & Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 Credits 18Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.


Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program handbook.


Liberal ArtsLIF101 First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts 3LIB200 Humanism, Science and Technology 3

EnglishENG103 Preparing and Writing the Research Paper 3

Education & Language AcquisitionELL101 Introduction to Language 3

English/ELA: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3ELF250 Modern French Literature in TranslationELI250 Italian Literature in TranslationELJ250 Japanese Literature in TranslationELS250 Contemporary Latin American Fiction in TranslationENG204 Asian American LiteratureENG235 Cultural Identity in American Literature

ENG245 Images of Women in LiteratureENG247 The Woman WriterENG248 Latino/Latina Writing of the United StatesENG261 Literature of Difference: Lesbian/Gay Writers

Humanities: 6 creditsSelect one of the following coursesHUA103 Beginning DrawingHUA110 Beginning PaintingHUA120 Beginning SculptureHUA125 Introduction to Computer ArtHUA130 Beginning PhotographyHUM155 Voice IHUM170 Guitar IHUT110 Acting ISelect one of the following courses: 3HUA101 Introduction to ArtHUN195 Art in New YorkHUC106 Public Speaking HUC150 The Art of Film HUC270 American Film HUM109 World MusicHUM210 American MusicHUP101 Introduction to Philosophy HUP104 Ethics and Moral Issues HUP105 Philosophy of Religion HUP106 Social and Political Philosophy

Social Science: 6 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SSA100 Introduction to AnthropologySSA101 Cultural AnthropologySSE103 Introduction to Microeconomics SSE104 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSP101 U.S. Power and PoliticsSSP250 Political Ideas and IdeologiesSSS100 Introduction to SociologySSY101 General Psychology

Select one of the following courses: 3SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times

to the RenaissanceSSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance

to Modern TimesSSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present SSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH113 Modern Chinese HistorySSH114 Modern Japanese History SSH121 Ancient Greek CivilizationSSH122 History of the Roman State and PeopleSSH131 Latin American History 1SSH132 Latin American History 2SSH151 Women and Gender in US HistorySSH153 History of US Foreign Policy & International RelationsSSH171 The World Since 1900SSH231 Afro-American HistorySSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Liberal Arts—Social Science and Humanities:AA Degree

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DEAF STUDIES OPTIONCHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTION


A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 CreditsEnglish: 6 credits

ENG101 English Composition I* 3(ENA101 or ENC101 depending on placement scores)ENG102 Writing through Literature 3

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107: Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry



Life & Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of Photography SCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy





PROGRAM CORE: 30 CREDITSLiberal ArtsLIF101 First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts 3LIB200 Humanism, Science and Technology 3


Education & Language AcquisitionELL101 Introduction to Language 3

Deaf StudiesELM101 American Sign Language 3ELM102 American Sign Language II 3ELM103 American Sign Language III 3ELM104 American Sign Language IV 3ELM210 Sign Language Linguistics 3

Social ScienceSSS190 Sociology of American Deaf Community 3



English: 6 credits


Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107: Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry



Life & Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy







HumanitiesHUC116 Survey of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders 3

Education & Language AcquisitionELE110 Arts in Education 3ELE205 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education 3ELN121 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3ELN206 Family, School & Community in Early Childhood

Education 3

Social ScienceSSY101 General Psychology 3SSY105 Learning and Education 3SSY230 Abnormal Psychology 3SSY240 Developmental Psychology 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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English: 6 credits


Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending onplacement scores)



Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesAND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline.





HumanitiesHUC116 Survey of Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders 3

Education & Language AcquisitionELE110 Arts in Education 3ELE205 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education 3ELN121 Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3ELN206 Family, School & Community in Early Childhood

Education 3

Social ScienceSSY101 General Psychology 3SSY105 Learning and Education 3SSY230 Abnormal Psychology 3SSY240 Developmental Psychology 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending onplacement scores)



Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category.






Media StudiesHUC150 Art of Film 3HUC238 Screenwriting 3HUC240 Video Production Workshop I 3HUC270 American Film 3

Select one of the following: 3HUC241 Video Production Workshop IIHUC242 Postproduction Effects, Color, AudioHUN196 Film in New York City

Social ScienceSelect one of the following: 3SSA100 Introduction to AnthropologySSA101 Cultural Anthropology SSE103 Introduction to Microeconomics SSE104 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSP101 U.S. Power and Politics SSP250 Political Ideas and Ideologies SSS100 Introduction to Sociology SSY101 General Psychology

Select one of the following: 3SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times


to Modern Times SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present SSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH231 Afro-American History SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean HistorySSP220 Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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HISTORY OPTION



English: 6 creditsENG101 English Composition I* 3(ENA101 or ENC101 depending on placement scores)ENG102 Writing through Literature 3


Life & Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of Photography SCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline.


Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.


Liberal Arts: 6 creditsLIF101 First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts 3LIB200 Humanism, Science and Technology 3


Humanities: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3HUA101 Introduction to ArtHUA103 Beginning DrawingHUA110 Beginning PaintingHUA120 Beginning SculptureHUA130 Beginning PhotographyHUC101 Fundamentals of Speech CommunicationHUC106 Public SpeakingHUC150 The Art of FilmHUC270 American FilmHUM101 Introduction to MusicHUM155 Voice IHUM170 Guitar IHUM210 American MusicHUN195 Art in New YorkHUP101 Introduction to PhilosophyHUP104 Ethics and Moral IssuesHUP105 Philosophy of ReligionHUP106 Social and Political PhilosophyHUT110 Acting I

Social Science: 18 creditsSelect four of the following courses: 12SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times


to Modern Times SSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present SSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH113 Modern Chinese HistorySSH114 Modern Japanese HistorySSH121 Ancient Greek CivilizationSSH122 History of the Roman State and PeopleSSH131 Latin American History 1SSH132 Latin American History 2SSH151 Women and Gender in US HistorySSH153 History of US Foreign Policy & International RelationsSSH171 The World Since 1900SSH231 Afro-American History SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History

Select two of the following: 6SSA100 Introduction to AnthropologySSA101 Cultural Anthropology SSE103 Introduction to Microeconomics SSE104 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSP101 U.S. Power and Politics SSP250 Political Ideas and Ideologies SSS100 Introduction to Sociology


OR

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES OPTION

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Life & Physical Sciences: 3 CreditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of Photography SCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesAND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline.


To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core,students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed in the program handbook.



English: 3 creditsENG103 Preparing and Writing the Research Paper 3

ENG/ELA/Humanities: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3ENG295 World Literatures Written in EnglishELF250 Modern French Literature in TranslationELS250 Contemporary Latin AmFiction in TranslationELA250 Modern Arabic Literature in TranslationELC250 Chinese Literature in English TranslationELH250 Contemporary Hebrew Literature in TranslationELI250 Italian Literature in TranslationELJ250 Japanese Literature in TranslationELK250 Modern Korean Literature in TranslationELR250 20th Century Russian Literature in TranslationELA 260 Arab Cinema: Cultural Insights through FilmHUM107 Music of Latin AmericaHUM109 World MusicHUA167 Introduction to African ArtHUA191 The Art of Eastern Asia

Education and Language Acquisition: 9 creditsEIS215 Language Issues in a Global World 3

Modern Language 6(Course level is determined by the placement score)

Social Science: 9 creditsSelect two of 100-level courses: 6SSA106 Anthropology of Latin AmericaSSA120 Peoples and Cultures of the CaribbeanSSH113 Modern Chinese HistorySSH114 Modern Japanese HistorySSH153 History of the United States and World AffairsSSH110 East Asia Civilization and SocietiesSSA100 Introduction to AnthropologySSA101 Cultural AnthropologySSE105 International EconomicsSSE125 World GeographySSH103 West Civ from Ancient Times to the RenaissanceSSH104 West Civ from the Renaissance to Modern TimesSSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500SSH106 World History from 1500 to the PresentSSS100 Introduction to Sociology

Select one of 200-level courses: 3SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean HistorySSP220 Politics of Latin America and the CaribbeanSSP200 Global PoliticsSSP250 Political Ideas and IdeologiesSSI210 Women in Society

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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English: 6 credits






World Cultures and Global Issues (ELJ101 and ELJ102)US Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World




EnglishENG 103 Preparing and Writing the Research Paper 3

Education and Language AcquisitionELJ103 Intermediate Japanese I 3ELJ104 Intermediate Japanese II 3ELJ250 Japanese Literature in Translation 3

Select one of the following courses: 3ELC101 Elementary Modern Chinese IELC102 Elementary Modern Chinese IIELC103 Intermediate Modern Chinese I ELC105 Modern Chinese for Heritage StudentsELC201 Modern Chinese Literature (taught in Chinese) ELC202 Contemporary Chinese Literature (taught in Chinese) ELC203 Classic Chinese Literature (taught in Chinese) ELK101 Elementary Korean IELK102 Elementary Korean IIELK103 Intermediate Korean IELK201 Modern Korean Literature (taught in Korean)

[Note] One Chinese or Korean language course depending on the placement score.ELC101 and ELK101 are not paired with the 102-level course for Japanese Optionstudents.

HumanitiesSelect one of the following courses: 3HUA101 Introduction to Art HUA191 The Art of Eastern Asia HUC106 Public Speaking HUC150 The Art of Film HUM101 Introduction to Music HUN195 Art in New York HUP101 Introduction to Philosophy HUP104 Ethics and Moral Issues

Social Science: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SSA100 Introduction to Anthropology SSA101 Cultural AnthropologySSE105 International Economics SSE125 World GeographySSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present SSP200 Global PoliticsSSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the RenaissanceSSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern TimesSSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH231 Afro-American History SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSP220 Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean SSS100 Introduction to Sociology


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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JOURNALISM OPTION






B FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 Credits 18







Journalism CoreSelect four of the following courses: 12ENG208 Introduction to Digital JournalismENG209 Advanced Digital JournalismENG210 Journalism: Its Scope and UseENG211 Journalism: The Craft of Gathering and

Reporting the NewsENG212 Feature Writing for Newspapers and

Popular MagazinesENG213 Broadcast Journalism: Writing for RadioENG274 Creative Nonfiction Workshop ENG288 Internship

HumanitiesSelect one of the following courses: 3HUA101 Introduction to Art HUC106 Public Speaking HUC150 The Art of Film HUM101 Introduction to Music HUN195 Art in New YorkHUP101 Introduction to PhilosophyHUP104 Ethics and Moral Issues

Social ScienceSelect one of the following: 3SSA100 Introduction to Anthropology SSA101 Cultural Anthropology SSE105 International Economics SSE125 World GeographySSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present SSP200 Global PoliticsSSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times


to Modern Times SSH110 East Asia Civilization and Societies SSH231 Afro-American History SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSP220 Politics of Latin America and the CaribbeanSSS100 Introduction to Sociology


OR

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES OPTION





Life & Physical Sciences: 3 CreditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. Flexible Core: 18 credits 18



Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline. If you took a foreignlanguage 101 you must take 102 in the same language to get credit for the 101.




Latin American Core

Education and Language Acquisition: 6 creditsSelect two of the following: 6

ELF201 French Literature from a Global PerspectiveELF250 Modern French Literature in TranslationELF260 French Cinema: Cultural Insights through FilmELS200 Latin American Literature IELS201 Latin American Literature IIELS204 Latin American CivilizationsELS205 Latin American CivilizationsELS250 Latin American Fiction in Translation

Note: ELS200, 201, and 204 are taught in Spanish. ELF250, 260and ELS205 and 250 are taught in English. ELF201 is taught inFrench.

Humanities: 6 creditsSelect two of the following: 6

HUM107 Music of Latin AmericaHUP116 Latin American PhilosophyHUT220 Contemporary Latina/o Theatre in the United States

Social Science: 6 creditsSelect two of the following: 6SSA106 Anthropology of Latin AmericaSSA120 Peoples and Culture of the Caribbean SSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean History SSP200 Global PoliticsSSP220 Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

ELA/Humanities/Social Science Elective: 3 credits

Select an additional course from the ELA, Humanities, andSocial Science lists above.

Note: Students who have not studied one of the languagesspoken in Latin America are encouraged to take two courseseach in Spanish, Portuguese, and French. The level of the courses will be assessed through a placement test.

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TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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MUSIC OPTION













Education and Language Acquisition: 3 creditsELL101 Introduction to Language 3

Music: 15 creditsHUM101 Introduction to Music 3HUM140 Music Theory I 2HUM144 Musicianship I 2HUM180 Piano I 1HUM181 Piano II 1HUM240 Harmony and Counterpoint 2

Select one of the following courses:HUM174 Ensemble I 2HUM152 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble I 2

Select one of the following courses:HUM274 Ensemble II 2HUM252 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble II 2

Social Science: 3 creditsSelect one of the following: 3SSA101 Cultural AnthropologySSP101 US Power and PoliticsSSS100 Introduction to SociologySSY101 General PsychologySSH101 Themes in American History to 1865SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to

the RenaissanceSSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to

Modern TimesSSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500SSH106 World History from 1500 to the PresentSSH110 East Asia Civilization and SocietiesSSH231 Afro-American HistorySSH232 Survey of Latin American and Caribbean HistorySSP220 Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

OR

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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POLITICAL SCIENCE OPTION













Social Science: 18 creditsSSP101 U.S. Power and Politics 3SSP200 Global Politics 3SSP245 Law and Human Rights in America 3 SSP250 Political Ideas and Ideologies 3

Select one of the following courses: 3SSN192 Practical Politics of NYCSSN210 Politics of Sexuality

Select one of the following courses: 3SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the RenaissanceSSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to Modern TimesSSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500SSH106 World History from 1500 to the PresentSSA100 Introduction to AnthropologySSA101 Cultural AnthropologySSE103 Introduction to MicroeconomicsSSE104 Introduction to MacroeconomicsSSS100 Introduction to Sociology

Unrestricted Elective: 3 credits 3

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TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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SECONDARY EDUCATION – TEACHER EDUCATION TRANSFER OPTION









Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree require-ments from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.



Education and Language AcquisitionELL101 Introduction to Language 3Two Modern Language courses in the same language 6

Education Core: 9 creditsELE204 Language and Literacy in Secondary Education 3ELN122 Foundations of American Secondary Education 3

Social Science: 3 creditsSSY105 Learning and Education 3

Select one of the following concentrations:

Adolescent Education: English: 9 creditsSelect two of the following courses: 6ENG290 British Literature IENG291 British Literature IIENG292 American Literature IENG293 American Literature II

Select one of the following courses: 3ENG204 Asian American Literature ENG225 Afro-American LiteratureENG247 The Woman WriterENG248 Latino/Latina Writing in the US ENG266 Shakespeare ENG270 Introduction to Poetry ENG280 Children’s Literature

Adolescent Education: Math: 9 creditsUnrestricted elective 1

Select two of the following courses: 8MAT201 Calculus IMAT202 Calculus IIMAT230 Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Structures

Adolescent Education: Science: 9 creditsUnrestricted elective 1

Select two of the following courses: 8SCB201 General Biology ISCB202 General Biology IISCC201 General Chemistry I

Adolescent Education: Social Science: 9 creditsSelect three of the following courses: 9SSA101 Cultural Anthropology SSA106 Anthropology of Latin AmericaSSH101 Themes in American History ISSH102 Themes in American History IISSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to

the RenaissanceSSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance

to Modern TimesSSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the present SSP101 US Power and PoliticsSSS100 Introduction to Sociology SSS280 Sociology of the Family

Adolescent Education: Spanish: 9 creditsELS204 Latin American Civilizations 3ELS210 Advanced Spanish Composition 3

Select one of the following courses: 3ELS200 Latin American Literature IELS201 Latin American Literature II

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TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Note: Students are required to take a placement exam beforeregistering for any ELS course.

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WOMEN, GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIES OPTION







Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline.


Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree require-ments from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.


Liberal ArtsLIF101 First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts 3LIB 200 Humanism, Science & Technology 3

Women, Gender and Sexuality StudiesLIB101 Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies 3LIB201: Transnational Feminisms 3

English: 6 creditsENG 103 Preparing and Writing the Research Paper 3

Select one of the following courses: 3ENG245 Images of Women in Literature ENG247 The Woman Writer: Her Vision and Her Art ENG261 Literature of Difference: Gay and Lesbian Writers ENG252 Sexuality in Literature

Humanities: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3HUP122 Philosophy of Gender and Sex HUC118 Gender and Communication

Social Science: 9 creditsSelect three of the following courses: 9SSH151 Women and Gender in U.S. History SSN201 Politics of Sexuality SSI210 Women in Society SSY205 Psychology of Women

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Liberal Arts—Mathematics and Science: AS Degree


This program has a waiver to require STEM courses in theCommon Core.

A. REQUIRED CORE:


Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry


(depending on placement scores) 3MAT120 Elementary Statistics I

Life & Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 4SCB201 Fundamentals of Biology I (STEM)SCC201 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (STEM)SCP201 Fundamentals of Physics I (STEM)


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesAND one additional course from any flexible core category.World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World



Liberal ArtsLMF101 First Year Seminar for LA Math/Sci 3LIB200 Humanism, Science and Technology 3

HumanitiesHUC106 Public Speaking 3

Social Science: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SSA100 Introduction to AnthropologySSA101 Cultural Anthropology SSE103 Introduction to Microeconomics SSE104 Introduction to Macroeconomics SSP101 U.S. Power and Politics SSP200 Global Politics

PROGRAM CORE, CONTINUED

SSS100 Introduction to Sociology SSY101 General Psychology SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865 SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865 SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times



Math/Science: 15 creditsSelect four to five courses from the following: 15MAT121 Elementary Statistics II 3MAT200 Pre-Calculus (STEM) 4MAT201 Calculus (STEM) 4MAT202 Calculus II (STEM) 4MAT203 Calculus III (STEM) 4MAT204 Elementary Differential Equations 4MAT210 Linear Algebra 3MAT212 Linear Algebra and Vector Analysis 3MAT221 Introduction to Probability 4MAT231 Introduction to Discrete Math 3SCB115 Principles of Biology 4SCB165 Vertebrae Evolution 3SCB201 Fundamentals of Biology I 4SCB202 Fundamentals of Biology II 4SCB203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4SCB204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4SCB208 Vertebrae Anatomy and Physiology I 2SCB209 Vertebrae Anatomy and Physiology II 3SCB240 Biotechnology I 2SCB252 Fundamentals of Biotechniques 2SCB255 Cell Biology 3SCB260 General Microbiology 4SCB265 Fundamentals of Ecology 4SCC105 Introduction to Chemistry 4SCC110 Foundations of Chemistry 4SCC201 Fundamentals of Chemistry I 4SCC202 Fundamentals of Chemistry II 4SCC251 Organic Chemistry I 5SCC252 Organic Chemistry II 5SCG120 Introduction to Oceanography 3SCG150 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3SCI204 Research in Natural Sciences 3SCP160 Foundations of the Physical Sciences 3SCP201 Fundamentals of Physics I 4SCP202 Fundamentals of Physics II 4SCP231 General Physics I 4SCP232 General Physics II 4


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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MUSIC RECORDING TECHNOLOGY

www.laguardia.edu/music-recording

The Music Recording Technology Program, offered through theHumanities Department, leads to an Associate in Applied Science(AAS) degree and provides career preparation as an audio techni-cian. Students will be provided with theoretical knowledge of thefield, in-depth audio recording technical knowledge and practicalhands-on skills.

This innovative program integrates computer, electronic, musical,and hands-on recording studio training to prepare students forjobs in the industry. The AAS degree program in Music RecordingTechnology addresses the critical need for skilled technicians onlocal and national levels in the evolving and dynamically expand-ing digital industry.

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 9 Credits 9Select three courses from the flexible core categories below.Note: Only one course may be selected from a category and select courses from three different disciplines.



Students are advised to select one urban studies course from the flexible core to complete college graduation requirements.


Humanities: 12 creditsMRF101 First Year Seminar for MRT 2HUM140 Music Theory I 2HUM146 Music Audio Recording 3HUM147 Music Audio Recording 2 3HUM180 Piano 1 1HUM181 Piano 2 1

Technology: 27 creditsHUX102 Basics of Digital Audio 3HUX103 Ear Training and Acoustics 3HUX104 The Business of Music 3HUX106 Digital Music Production 3HUX107 Analog Equipment and Microphones 3HUX108 Mixing Music I 3HUX110 Recording Workshop 3HUX112 Post-Production Audio 3HUX114 Audio Career Applications 3

Music Recording Technology:AAS Degree






TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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New Media Technology: AAS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following:MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra 3

(depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics (STEM) 3


B. FLEXIBLE CORE* 9

Select three courses from the five flexible core categories.World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and SocietyScientific World

Students are advised to select an Urban Study course to complete college requirements. To complete the degree requirements from Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline.


New Media Technology: 18 creditsLIF101 First Year Seminar 3HUW112 Introduction to New Media 3HUW162 Web Animation 3HUW163 Internet Video 3HUW166 Introduction to Web Development 3HUW269 New Media Project Lab 3

Urban Studies: 6 credits Select one of the following courses: 3HUN165 The Mediated CityHUN196 Film and New York City

Select one of the following courses 3 credits: 3

HUW260 Experiential Learning in New Media TechnologyHUW111 E-Commerce

Select one track from the following:

DIGITAL MEDIA TRACKSelect five (5) of the following courses: 15 credits

HUA125 Computer Art IHUA126 Computer Art IIHUA103 Beginning DrawingHUA131 Digital PhotographyHUC240 Video Production Workshop IHUC241 Video Production Workshop IIHUM146 Music Audio RecordingHUW160 Topics in New MediaHUW161 Principles of Multimedia and Web DesignHUW167 Dynamic Web DesignHUW169 Game Design

SMART PHONE APP DEVELOPMENT TRACK

iOS Concentration (15 credits)MAC101 Introduction to Computer ScienceMAC105 Objective C ProgrammingMAC110 Systems Analysis and DesignMAC120 Introduction to Mobile App DevelopmentMAC221 App Development for iOS

or Android Concentration (15 credits)MAC101 Introduction to Computer ScienceMAC190 Object-Oriented ProgrammingMAC110 Systems Analysis and DesignMAC120 Introduction to Mobile App DevelopmentMAC220 App Development for Android Devices

NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGYwww.laguardia.edu/new-media-technology/

New Media Technology students develop a broad understandingof multimedia and Internet-based technologies in order to developexpertise in creating the type of digital content that is widely indemand. The field of New Media is incredibly varied and provideswriters, musicians, artists, filmmakers, and business people withpowerful new tools for economic development and creativeexpression. As a New Media Technology specialist you can chosethe career path that best fits your skills. This program can be anexcellent choice for students who are technically competent andcreative. Choose from specializations in: Digital Media, GameDesign, Mobile App Development, E-Business or DigitalJournalism.

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TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Digital Media Arts Certificate

Humanities: 33 creditsIntroduction to New Media HUW112 3Principles of Multimedia and Web Design HUW161 3Web Animation and Interactivity HUW162 3Internet Video and DVD Development HUW163 3Introduction to Computer Art HUA125 3The Art of Film HUC150 3Video Production Workshop HUC240 3Video Production Workshop II HUC241 3American Film HUC270 3

Business and Technology: 3 creditsIntroduction to Computers and Their Applications BTC100 3

Elective: 3 creditsSelect one of the following: 3Introduction to Web Development HUW166Music Audio Recording I HUM146

TOTAL CREDITS: 33

NURSING(REGISTERED NURSING)

www.laguardia.edu/nursing

The Nursing Program (RN), coordinated by the Health SciencesDepartment, offers the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council of StateBoards Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

The RN Program is accredited by the NYS Board of Regents(www.op.nyed.gov) and fully accredited by the ACEN. Informa-tion regarding the accreditation status of the RN Program may beattained by contacting ACEN3343 Peachtree Road N.E.Suite 850,Atlanta, GA 30326 (www.acenursing.org).

The Program prepares graduates to function as registered nursesin structured care settings, using the nursing process to providedirect care to clients. The curriculum contains a balance of nurs-ing and general education courses to enable the graduate to pro-vide direct client care within the legal and ethical framework ofnursing. Classroom instruction for nursing courses is comple-mented by supplemental learning through online collaborativeactivities, and clinical courses also contain laboratory experiencesand clinical practice in area health care facilities.

Special progression standards exist for nursing majors. Studentsadmitted into this major are considered to be in the “pre-clinical”phase.

To be admitted into the “clinical” phase, students must meet spe-cific criteria which are described in the Nursing Student Hand-book. The Nursing Handbook is available once students begin theclinical phase of the Program.

The RN Program website provides general information and edu-cates the student regarding admission criteria and how the rank-ing score which determines clinical phase admission is calculated.The Registered Nursing Student Handbook provides informationon grading criteria, retention, and graduation rates as well as asummary of graduates’ employment status. To be considered forthe Program, a student must register for candidacy (4399) in eitherthe Fall I or Spring I session immediately preceeding the semesterthey plan to begin clinical courses.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK (15 CREDITS)

BTM101 Introduction to BusinessBTM104 Principles of MarketingBTM110 Business LawBTM116 Introduction to eBusinessBTM251 Launching New Businesses

DIGITAL JOURNALISM TRACK (15 CREDITS)

ENG208 Introduction to Digital JournalismENG209 Advanced Digital JournalismENG210 Journalism: Its Scope and Use

Select two of the following courses: 6 credits

ENG211 Journalism: Craft of Gathering and Reporting the NewsENG212 Feature Writing for Newspapers and Popular MagazinesENG213 Broadcast Journalism: Writing for RadioENG274 Creative Nonfiction WorkshopENG277 Creative Writing New Media Workshop

GAME DEVELOPMENT TRACK (15 CREDITS)

HUW169 Game DesignMAC101 Introduction to Computer ScienceMAC110 System Analysis and DesignMAC125 Advanced C++ ProgrammingMAC280 Game Programming

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Registered Nursing:AAS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following 3MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra


Life and Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCB203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (STEM)* 4

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 10 credits** 10To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select the following:

Scientific WorldSCC210 Foundations of Chemistry* 4SSY101 General Psychology* 3

Individual and SocietySSY240 Developmental Psychology 3

** Additional Common Core courses will be required whentransferring to a CUNY College.


Health SciencesHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health Sciences 0SCN195 Community Health 2

Natural SciencesSCB204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4SCB260 General Microbiology 4

NursingSCL103 Concepts in Pharmacology and Nutrition 3SCR110 Fundamentals of Nursing 6SCR200 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 4SCR210 Medical Surgical Nursing I 5SCR270 Parent-Child Health Nursing 4SCR280 Leadership and Delegation 2SCR290 Medical Surgical Nursing II 9

*Key courses for candidacy

TOTAL CREDITS: 66


PN to Nursing Pathway: Licensed practical nurses may be eligi-ble for an advanced standing pathway, which may exempt themfrom the first year of required designated nursing courses. ThePathway requires PN licensure and successfully passing the NYSCoalition for Educational Mobility’s Transition Course beforeapplying for the 3-credit Bridge Course which begins the Pathwaytrack into the final year of the Nursing Program leading to theAAS degree. Further information on Pathway articulation andadmission is available in the Registered Nursing Student Hand-book.

Notes:

> Nursing courses are only offered in the day during 12-weeksessions with the exception of the PN to RN Pathway course-work.

> All students must file for Registered Nursing Candidacy (Intentto Nursing) in order to progress to the clinical phase. To beconsidered for the RN program, students must register for thecandidacy in either the Fall I or Spring I session immediatelypreceeding the semester they plan to begin the clinical courses.

> Beginning in the fall 2009 semester all students applying forcandidacy in the Nursing Program must providedocumentation to show proof of residency in New York State.Students in the clinical phase may also be required to undergoa Criminal Background Check as part of placement athospitals or other off campus clinical training sites. For fulldetails on this requirement, see page 208.

> No grade lower than “C-” will be accepted for any requiredMath and Science course. Science courses in which studentsearn a “C-,” “D+,” “D,” or “D-” may be repeated withpermission of the Chairperson of the Natural SciencesDepartment. When Key Courses with grades of “C-,” “D+,”“D,” “D-,” or “F” are repeated, both course grades will becalculated in the Key Course average.

> A minimum grade of C+ is required in a clinical course that isrepeated.

> Students should consult with a counselor and/or faculty advisor in the selection of elective courses to ensure maximumtransferability of credits taken. Clinical courses are onlytransferable to senior colleges upon successful completion ofthe AAS degree.

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NUTRITION ANDCULINARYMANAGEMENTwww.laguardia.edu/FSMP

The Nutrition and Culinary Management Program, offered throughthe Health Sciences Department, leads to an Associate of AppliedScience (AAS) degree. The program provides coursework innutrition, food science, culinary arts, cultural foods, food productionmanagement, menu development, sanitation and safety principles,food procurement, sustainability, human resource management andadditional support courses in liberal arts. The program participatesin the ManageFirst certification administered through NationalRestaurant Association Solutions equipping students with keycompetencies to begin or advance their management careers in theculinary industry. Students become certified in five areas: ServSafeFood Safety, Controlling Foodservice Costs, Purchasing, HospitalityHuman Resources Management and Supervision, and Hospitalityand Restaurant Management. The internship component of theprogram helps students apply their classroom learning to practicalwork experience in the dietary/culinary industry. Students in thismajor select one of two options. The Nutrition option covers coursesin medical nutrition therapy, nutrition across the lifecycle, nutritioneducation and counseling, and community nutrition preparingstudents for Dietary and Foodservice Manager/Supervisors positionsresponsible for preparation and service of nutritious and palatablepatient meals. Graduates can find employment in medical centers,hospitals, extended care facilities, foodservice contract companies,child nutrition programs, and community health programs, and arealso eligible for the Dietary Managers Association membership andcan sit for the nationally recognized Certified Dietary Manager(CDM) credentialing exam, administered by the Association ofNutrition and Foodservice Professionals. The Culinary ManagementOption covers courses in business, accounting, events planning andcustomer sales and services preparing students for CulinaryManager positions responsible for daily operations of restaurantsand other establishments that prepare and serve meals and beveragesto customers. Graduates are qualified for entry-level middlemanagement trainee positions in large-scale foodservice enterprisessuch as foodservice contract companies, restaurants, hotels,cafeterias, catering, school foodservice, fast food outlets, andvending machine operations.

Nutrition and Culinary Management:AAS Degree



English: 6 creditsENG101 English Composition I 3ENG102 Writing through Literature 3

Mathematics: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following:MAT115 College Algebra and TrigonometryMAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry



Life and Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following:

SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences 3SCB206 Introduction to Neuroscience 3SCC101 Topics in Chemistry 3SCC102 Chemistry of Photography 3SCP101 Topics in Physics 3SCP105 Life in the Universe 3SCP140 Topics in Astronomy 3


Select three courses from the following categories. Select only onecourse per category

World Cultures and Global Issues Individual and SocietyUS Experience in its Diversity Scientific WorldCreative Expression

To complete degree requirements from the Flexible Core, studentsare advised to select courses from the recommended courseselections listed on the program website. SCD206 has a pre requisiteof SSY101. SSY101 should be taken under Scientific World


Health Sciences: 27 creditsHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health Sciences 0SCD107 Careers in Food and Nutrition 1SCD114 Culinary Arts I 3SCD200 Introductory Nutrition 3SCD214 Culinary Arts II 3SCN240 Food and Culture 3SCD250 Menu Planning and Production 3SCD251 Principles of Sanitation 2SCD252 Principles of Purchasing 3SCD253 Culinary Management 3SCD266 Nutrition and Culinary Management Internship 3

Select one of the following options:

NUTRITION OPTION: 12 CREDITSSCD203 Life Cycle Nutrition 3SCD204 Nutrition and Disease 3SCD206 Nutrition Counseling 3SCH160 Health and Wellness 3

CULINARY MANAGEMENT OPTION: 12 CREDITSBTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3BTM101 Introduction to Business 3BTT212* Customer Sales and Service 3BTT223* Meeting and Event Planning 3

*The BTT101 pre-requisite is waived for NCM majors.

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Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam forthe occupational therapy assistant, administered by the NationalBoard for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).Credentialing requirements for New York State licensure includegraduation from a program and passing the NBCOT examination.A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for theNBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited byACOTE, The Accreditation Council for Occupational TherapyEducation of the American Occupational Therapy Association(AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, 4720 MontgomeryLn Ste 200 Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. AOTA’s telephone numberis (301) 652-6611 or (800) SAY-AOTA (729-2682).

www.laguardia.edu/ota

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is coordinated by theHealth Sciences Department, and offers a course of study leading tothe Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Graduates work withoccupational therapists providing services to persons with needscaused by physical conditions and injuries, developmental delay,aging, mental health concerns, cognitive limitations, or otherimpairments.

Such services include: using developmental and play activities to helpthe child who has growth problems and learning disabilities developthe skills to manage school and social learning; assisting the elderlyand others with diminished physical endurance to perform essentialactivities of daily living and achieve maximum independence;working with patients who have lost a limb to use a new prosthesisand master normal skills; designing and fabricating hand splints andinstructing the client in their use; helping depressed clients feel morepositively toward their environment through the use of productiveactivity; and making it easier for the socially withdrawn person tointeract with others through the use of planned group experiences.

Special progression standards exist for occupational therapyassistant majors. Students begin with taking courses in the “pre-clinical” phase of the major. To progress to the “clinical” phase,students must meet specific criteria described in the program’sadmissions handbook. These handbooks are available in theProgram office, E300. Admission requirements can also be foundon the program website. Achievement of the progression standardsdoes not guarantee advancement to the clinical phase. Currently,approximately 20 students are admitted to the clinical phase of theprogram each semester (Fall I and Spring I).

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program offers day, evening,and part-time options. All Occupational Therapy Assistantstudents must pursue fieldwork within 18 months of completingthe respective academic theory course. The entire program must becompleted in a timely fashion as content changes with currentpractice. After completion of the introductory occupationaltherapy course, all remaining occupational therapy courses,including fieldwork should be completed within four years.

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Health Sciences: 2 creditsHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health Sciences 0SCN195 Community Health 2

Occupational Therapy Assistant Core: 35 creditsSCO101 Introduction to Occupational Therapy 3SCO110 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Occupational Therapy 2SCO114 Documentation in Occupational Therapy 2SCO175 Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy 2SCO200 Physical Aspects of Human Growth & Development 2SCO204 Occupational Therapy Process: Psychosocial

Dysfunction and Geriatric Conditions 4SCO205 Occupational Therapy Process: Physical and

Developmental Disabilities 4SCO214 Occupational Therapy Skills and Functional

Activities I 3SCO215 Occupational Therapy Skills and Functional

Activities II 3SCO230 Functional Pathology 3SCO284 Occupational Therapy Clerkship for Psychosocial/

Dysfunction and Geriatric Conditions 1.5SCO285 Occupational Therapy Clerkship for Physical/

Developmental Disabilities 1.5SCO294 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork in Psychosocial

Dysfunction and Geriatric Conditions 2SCO295 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork in Physical

and Developmental Disabilities 2


Occupational Therapy Assistant:AAS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT 115 College Algebra and Trigonometry*MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry*

(depending on placement scores)MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra*MAT120 Elementary Statistics*



B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 13 credits**To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core,students are advised to select the following:

SCB204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (STEM) 4SSY101 General Psychology* 3SSY230 Abnormal Psychology 3SSY240 Developmental Psychology 3

**Additional Common Core courses will be required when transferring to a CUNY College.

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www.laguardia.edu/ParalegalStudies

Students who complete the Paralegal Studies curriculum, which isadministered by the Business and Technology Department, willreceive the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. The pro-gram, which is approved by the American Bar Association, has thefollowing goals:

1. To give students the necessary substantive knowledge and prac-tical skills to qualify them for entry-level positions as paralegals

2. To prepare students for successful transfer to a four-year college

3. To give students the foundation for lifelong career and personalgrowth

Paralegals, or legal assistants, assist lawyers in a wide range ofactivities. Lawyers remain responsible for paralegals’ work (in gen-eral, paralegals may not themselves give legal advice, set fees orrepresent clients in court). In the litigation area, for example, para-legals may interview prospective clients, research the law, preparecourt documents and assist at trials. Paralegals who work on cor-porate legal matters may prepare contracts, maintain records andensure that a corporation has complied with various statutes andgovernment regulations. Paralegals who work on real estate mat-ters may prepare mortgage agreements and other documentsrelating to real estate transactions and assist at closings.

While the major employers of paralegals are private law firms,there are also job opportunities with government agencies, includ-ing district attorneys’ offices, and a variety of other employers. Inaddition, the curriculum may be highly suitable for students whocontemplate pursuing other law-related careers, such as careers inlaw enforcement, or who seek a broad, practical knowledge of thelaw for its own sake.

The Paralegal Studies curriculum has been carefully designed tobalance paralegal specialty and related courses with a broad lib-eral arts background. Students gain valuable practical experiencethrough internships. Paralegal specialty courses are taught by expe-rienced attorneys.

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Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one of the following: 3MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending onplacement scores)

Life and Physical Science: 3 creditsSelect one of the following: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological SciencesSCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select three courses from the flexible core categories below. Note: Only one course may be selected from a category and select courses from three different disciplines.


Students are advised to select an Urban Study course to fulfill a college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.


Business and Technology: 5 creditsBTF101 First Year Seminar for Business 2BTM110 Business Law 3

Paralegal Studies: 21 creditsBTP101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3BTP203 Family Law 3BTP204 Legal Research and Writing 3BTP205 Civil Litigation 3BTP 206 Paralegal Internship 3BTP209 Criminal Law and Procedure 3BTP211 Computer Applications for Paralegals 3BTP212 Immigration Law 3

Select three of the following: 9BTP201 Administrative Law BTP202 Wills, Trusts and Estates BTP207 Real Estate Law for Paralegals BTP208 The Law of Business Enterprise for ParalegalsBTP213 Bankruptcy Law

Unrestricted elective: 1 credit 1

PARAMEDICNot accepting new students at this time.


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Paralegal Studies Certificate

Paralegal Students: 15 creditsBTP101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3BTP204 Legal Research and Writing 3BTP205 Civil Litigation 3BTP211 Computer Applications for Paralegals 3

Select one of the following courses:BTP202 Wills, Trusts and Estates 3BTP203 Family Law 3BTP207 Real Estate Law for Paralegals 3BTP208 The Law of Business Enterprises for Paralegals 3BTP209 Criminal Law and Procedure 3BTP212 Immigration Law 3BTP213 Bankruptcy Law 3

Business and Technology: 3 creditsBTM110 Business Law I 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 18

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PHILOSOPHY

www.laguardia.edu/Philosophy

The Philosophy Program, administered by the Humanities Depart-ment, leads to an Associate in Arts (AA) degree. Philosophymajors study the core areas of philosophy and acquire the criticalthinking abilities that are essential for success in all careers andareas of life. Philosophy, which means in the Greek “love ofwisdom,” expands horizons, develops the mind and acquaints stu-dents with the great literature and intellectual heritage fundamen-tal to our culture and society. It is a discipline that seeks to answerlife’s most important questions: Who am I? Am I free? What isreal? What is true? What is my moral compass? Does God exist?How can I create a meaningful life? In addition to helping studentsexcel in all areas of academic study, philosophy has also beencalled “the ultimate transferable work skill” because it helps stu-dents develop the abilities that employers in all fields value: howto think critically, reason effectively, communicate clearly, solveproblems intelligently, make enlightened decisions and constructthoughtful, well-grounded beliefs. The Times of London writes ofphilosophy in America: “The great virtue of philosophy is that itteaches not only what to think, but more importantly how tothink…The employability rate for philosophers is 98.9%, impres-sive by any standard.”

LaGuardia’s nationally recognized and respected program in Phi-losophy and Critical Thinking offers a wide variety of courses thatwill prepare students for successful transfer to 4-year institutionsand provides a firm foundation from which graduates may launchaccomplished careers in law, business, medicine, journalism, pub-lishing, computer science, education, history psychology, and manyother areas. This is especially the case for students who go on forgraduate or professional degrees, whether in philosophy or anotherfield. In addition to taking courses, philosophy students atLaGuardia are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular oppor-

tunities such as the very energetic Philosophy Club that meetsevery week to discuss provocative issues, view and discuss filmsand take field trips. Students are also invited to submit articles tothe LaGuardia philosophy journal, “The Gadfly.” The PhilosophyProgram is also actively involved in the Honors Program, whichprovides additional academic opportunities for qualifying students.

The Philosophy area provides a supportive and stimulating envi-ronment for its students, creating a community of thinkers dedi-cated to the pursuit of reflective understanding. The faculty workclosely with philosophy majors as mentors to help them plan theircurriculum, guide their career explorations, apply for scholarships,and transfer successfully to the right 4-year college. Many stu-dents take double majors when they transfer — one in philosophyand another in, say, psychology or English — with a view tocareers as psychologists or creative writers. Philosophy easily com-bines in this way with work in many professional fields. ThePhilosophy Program’s curriculum has been developed in closeconsultation with Brooklyn College, and students may transferthere as juniors to the Philosophy Major. In addition, articulationswith other branches of CUNY including Queens, Lehman, andBaruch ensure that all philosophy courses are fully transferable.

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Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits Select one course from the following: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending onplacement scores)

Life and Physical Sciences: 3 credits Select one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in ChemistrySCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy






Liberal Arts: 3 creditsLIF101 First Year Seminar for Liberal Arts 3

Humanities: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3HUN190 Ethics and SocietyHUN192 Art and SocietyHUN195 Art in New York

Social Science: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times to the

RenaissanceSSH104 Western Civilization from the Renaissance to

Modern TimesSSH105 World History from Ancient Times to 1500 SSH106 World History from 1500 to the Present

Philosophy: 21 creditsHUP101 Introduction to Philosophy 3HUP275 Landmarks in Philosophy 3

Select five of the following courses: 15HUP102 Critical Thinking HUP104 Ethics and Moral Issues HUP105 Philosophy of ReligionHUP106 Social & Political PhilosophyHUP107 Philosophy of Art HUP108 Environmental Ethics HUP109 Philosophy of Law HUP112 Logic and Philosophy HUP114 Medical EthicsHUP116 Latin American Philosophy HUP117 Medieval and Renaissance PhilosophyHUP118 African PhilosophyHUP121 Eastern Philosophical Traditions HUP122 Philosophy of Gender and Sex HUP125 Introduction to Philosophy of ScienceHUP215 Philosophy of LoveHUP221 Philosophy of Mind

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www.laguardia.edu/pta

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program, administered by theHealth Sciences Department, leads to an Associate in Applied Sci-ence (AAS) degree and its graduates are eligible for certification bythe New York State Education Department, Office of the Profes-sions. The program is approved by the New York State EducationDepartment and accredited by the Commission on Accreditationof Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North FairfaxStreet, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, website: www.apta.org. Pass-ing the National Certification Exam after graduation is required.

Graduates work under the supervision of a licensed physical ther-apist in a variety of settings including: outpatient practices, hospi-tals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools and sports cen-ters. Physical Therapist Assistants carry out the plan of care estab-lished by the Physical Therapist, and work with patients who haveneuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and integu-mentary impairments.

The interventions performed by the Physical Therapist Assistantinclude therapeutic exercise, aerobic conditioning, gait training,pain management, heat and cold treatment, massage, electrother-apy and muscle re-education. The program consists of classroomand laboratory courses at the College, as well as clinical affiliationsin different physical therapy settings.

Special progression standards exist for physical therapist assistantmajors. Students take courses in the “pre-clinical” phase of themajor. To progress to the “clinical” phase, specific criteria must bemet as described in the program’s admissions handbook. Thehandbook is available from the Program Director in Room E300and from the Admissions Office. Achievement of the progressionstandards does not guarantee advancement to the clinical phase ofthe program. Completion of 50 volunteer hours in physical ther-apy with a letter from the physical therapy supervisor is requiredprior to entering the clinical phase.

Physical Therapist Assistant: AAS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3MAT 115 College Algebra and TrigonometryMAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry*(depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra*(depending on placement scores)


B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 13 credits**To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select the following:

SCB204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4SSY101 General Psychology* 3SSY240 Developmental Psychology 3

Select one of the following courses: 3HUP102 Critical ThinkingHUC106 Oral Communication

** Additional Common Core courses will be required when transferring to a CUNY College.


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www.laguardia.edu/Academics/Majors/Practical-Nursing-Program/

The Practical Nursing Program, coordinated by the Health Sci-ences Department, offers a certificate in Practical Nursing. Gradu-ates will be eligible to sit for the National Council of State BoardsLicensure Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

This certificate program is approved by the NYS EducationDepartment (www.op.nyed.gov) and divided into two phases, pre-clinical and clinical. The Program is a 48-credit, certificate-bearingprogram organized to be rigorous but supportive of adult learnersfrom diverse cultural and literacy experiences. It provides studentswith the opportunity to complete the course of study in 10 monthsafter completion of the pre-clinical phase. The program preparesmen and women to function as practical nurses, performing tasksand responsibilities within the framework of case finding, healthteaching, health counseling, and the provision of supportive andrestorative care in health care facilities that offer chronic and acutecare services within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act. Theclassroom instruction for each nursing course is complemented bycampus laboratory experience and clinical practice in area healthcare facilities. Teaching-learning strategies employed to help ensurestudents’ learning include ePortfolio, collaborative group activities,and writing intensive assignments. The curriculum is designed forstudents with a high school diploma or GED. Students must movethrough a prescribed curriculum and may not take courses out ofsequence.

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Students admitted into this program are considered to be in thephase, students must meet specific criteria. Admission to the clini-cal phase of the program is competitive due to the program’s lim-ited capacity; therefore students should strive for a high GPA in allrequired courses. Achievement of the progression standards doesnot guarantee advancement to the clinical phase.

Beginning the Fall 2009 semester all students applying for candi-dacy in the Nursing Program must provide documentation to showproof of residency in New York State.

Students in the clinical phase may be required to undergo a Crimi-nal Background Check as part of placement at hospitals or otheroff- campus clinical training sites. In addition, the Office of theProfessions of the New York State Education Department requiresthat a criminal background check be conducted prior to grantinga license to practice nursing.

PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE

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Health Science: 5 creditsHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health Sciences 0SCN195 Community Health 2SCO230 Functional Pathology 3

PTA Core: 37 creditsSCT101 Introduction to Physical Therapy 2SCT102 Ethical and Legal Concepts for PT 2SCT203 Clinical Kinesiology 4SCT211 Therapeutic Procedures I 4SCT212 Therapeutic Procedures II 3SCT220 Mobility Skills in Physical Therapy 3SCT221 Functional Gait Training Skills 3SCT230 Orthopedic Therapeutic Exercise 4SCT231 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation 4SCT290 PTA Clinical Education and Seminar I 2SCT291 PTA Clinical Education and Seminar II 3SCT292 PTA Clinical Education and Seminar III 3

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Notes:

> Beginning in the fall 2009 semester all students applying forcandidacy in the Nursing Program must provide documenta-tion to show proof of residency in New York State. Students inthe clinical phase may also be required to undergo a CriminalBackground Check as part of placement at hospitals or otheroff campus clinical training sites. For full details on thisrequirement, see page 208.

> No grade lower than “C-” will be accepted for any required Mathand Science course. Science courses in which students earn a “C-,”“D+,” “D,” or “D-” may be repeated with permission of the Chair-person of the Natural Sciences Department. When Key Courseswith grades of “C-,” “D+,” “D,” “D-,” or “F” are repeated, bothcourse grades will be calculated in the Key Course average.

> All students must file for Candidacy in order to progress to the clin-ical phase. To be considered, students must register for Candidacy(4199) in either the Fall I or Spring I session immediately preceed-ing the semester they plan to begin clinical courses.

> Students will be dropped from the program for grades less than“C.” In addition, a requirement for completion is satisfactoryevaluation in each clinical area. Students must earn a passinggrade on a comprehensive Nursing Exam and a grade of 100 ona final dosage calculation examination.

Practical Nursing Certificate Curriculum

Pre-Clinical Courses

ENG101 English Composition I* 3SSY101 General Psychology* 3MAT106 Mathematics of Medical Dosages* 2SCB203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4SCB204 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4

Clinical Courses

SCL101 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 5SCL102 The Science & Art of Nursing I:

Introduction to Practical Nursing 3SCL103 Concepts in Pharmacology & Nutrition 3SCL105 Mental Health Nursing-PN 3SCL114 Parent-Child Nursing-PN 6SCL118 The Science & Art of Nursing II:

Transition Student to PN 2SCL119 Medical-Surgical Nursing-PN 7SSY240 Developmental Psychology I 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 48

* Pre-clinical Key Courses

Completion of the recommended general education and clinicalcourses during the clinical phase of the Practical Nursing Certifi-cate Program is comprised of two 12-week and one 6-week semes-ter. The clinical experiences in area institutions which supplementclassroom theory are provided in a variety of practice settings,including hospitals, nursing homes and community health carefacilities.

PN to Nursing Pathway: Licensed practical nurses may be eligi-ble for an advanced standing pathway, which may exempt themfrom the first year of required designated nursing courses. ThePathway requires PN licensure and successfully passing the NYSCoalition for Educational Mobility’s Transition Course beforeapplying for the 3-credit Bridge Course which begins the Pathwaytrack into the final year of the Nursing Program leading to theAAS degree. Further information on Pathway articulation andadmission is available in the Registered Nursing Student Hand-book.

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PSYCHOLOGYwww.laguardia.edu/psychology

The Social Science Department administers the Psychology Pro-gram, which leads to an Associate in Arts (AA) degree. Studentsselecting this degree will be prepared to transfer into psychologyprograms at four-year institutions with a solid foundation in thediscipline. In particular, York College will accept all the credits ofour AA degree towards their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree programin psychology. Students who receive their AA in psychology will beexposed to an extraordinarily diverse field. The Program has fulltime faculty members specializing in many diverse fields, amongthem, clinical, developmental, social and experimental psychology;they teach, advise and mentor the students majoring in psychol-ogy.

Psychology is a science that is deeply rooted in both basic andapplied research; it also has many clinical and educational appli-cations. From delivering mental health care to individuals, to pro-viding consultation to various communities and organizations,psychology as a discipline revolves around understanding mecha-nisms that shape behavior and mental processes. This understand-ing can be used towards improving human relations. Psychologystudents develop valuable skills ranging from collecting, analyzing,and interpreting data, to working with statistics and experimentaldesigns. Psychology offers rigorous training in the scientific method,exposure to thorough, objective research, the analysis of data, andthe reporting of findings with clarity that prepares psychologymajors for future careers. These skills can be used in a wide varietyof work settings, from human services to business, criminal justice,health and recreation. The study of psychology, with its emphasison evidence-based critical thinking, helps one become a better stu-dent of other subjects. The additional insight gained from psychol-ogy courses and a required internship helps students in general,whether they are functioning as parents at home, managers on thejob, or professionals in other fields, to understand their own moti-vation and behavior in a more comprehensive way.

Studying psychology will help develop people skills (communicat-ing with and relating to individuals from diverse backgrounds),analytical skills (for example, figuring out why a certain problemoccurs and how to minimize or eliminate it), writing skills (forexample, writing a logically developed report), and research skills(for example, using statistics, tables, and graphs to analyze prob-lems and communicate relevant findings). Many of these skills areaspects of LaGuardia Community College’s core competencies andstudying psychology will enhance students’ proficiencies in theseareas.

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Psychology: 21 creditsSYF101 First Year Seminar for Psychology 3SSY101 General Psychology 3SSY230 Abnormal Psychology 3SSY240 Developmental Psychology I 3SSY250 Social Psychology 3

Select one course from the following: 3SSY200 PersonalitySSY205 Psychology of WomenSSY241 Developmental Psychology II

Select one course from the following: 3SSN184 Environmental PsychologySSN280 Urban Black Psychology

Social Science: 6 creditsSelect one course from the following: 3SSA101 Cultural AnthropologySSS100 Introduction to Sociology

Select one course from the following: 3SSH101 Themes in American History to 1865 SSH102 Themes in American History since 1865SSH103 Western Civilization from Ancient Times



Unrestricted electives: 3 credits: 3

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Students are advised to select SSY101 Psychology from the Scientific World Core. This course is a pre-requisite for SCH215 Social Determinants.


Health Sciences HSF 090 Health Sciences First Year Seminar

Select one of the following courses: 3

SCH150 Drugs, Society & Human BehaviorSCH210 Human SexualitySCD200 Introductory Nutrition

Community Health: 12 creditsSCH160 Health & Wellness 3SCN194 HIV/AIDS, Science & Society 3SCN195 Community Health 2SCN196 Community Health Research 1SCH285 Health & Diversity 3

Public Health: 12 creditsSCH205 History/Principles of Public Health 3SCH215 Social Determinants 3SCH225 Health Behavior Change 3SCH235 Epidemiology 3

Unrestricted electives: 3 credits: 3

Public and Community Health:AS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)MAT120 Elementary Statistics(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending onplacement scores)


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

PUBLIC ANDCOMMUNITY HEALTHwww.laguardia.edu/Public-Community-Health/

The Public & Community Health (PCH) program offered throughthe Health Sciences Department leads to an Associate of ScienceDegree. This program was developed with the vision of providinga degree program for students who have in an interest in a careerin Public or Community Health settings. The PCH program isdesigned for seamless progression into the upper divisionbaccalaureate programs at CUNY and elsewhere in CommunityHealth Education, Health Administration, Health Science or PublicHealth.

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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

www.laguardia.edu/rt

The Radiology Technology Program is coordinated by the HealthSciences Department, and provides students with the educationaland clinical training leading to an Associate in Applied Science(AAS) degree. The program has been approved by the New YorkState Department of Education.

The Radiology Technology program prepares students to enter theworkforce as entry-level radiographers. Upon successful comple-tion of state license/certification, graduates will be able to work ina variety of health care settings. Hospitals, nursing homes, outpa-tient radiography centers and research facilities are just a few exam-ples where radiographers are employed.

Students applying to the Radiology Technology major are admittedto the pre-clinical phase of the program. To progress to the clinicalphase of the program, students must apply for candidacy.

Candidacy Requirements:

> Complete four key courses (ENG101, SCB203, MAT115, andSSN187)

> Minimum GPA in key courses 2.50

> No grade lower than a C- will be accepted for science courses(SCB203/SCB204).

Students who are accepted for candidacy and advised by the Radi-ology Technology program director will progress to the clinicalphase of the program. Students who are not accepted for candi-dacy will not be eligible to register for courses in the clinical phaseof the Radiology Technology program.

For further information or to pick up a Radiology TechnologyProgram Student Information packet, come to room E300.

*** The Prerequisite for SSN187 is waived for students in the Radiologic Technology program.

Radiology Technology:AAS Degree






Life and Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCB203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 7 credits**To complete the degree requirements, students are advised to select the following:

Scientific World SCB204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4

U.S. Experience in its DiversitySSN187 Urban Sociology*** 3

** Additional Common Core courses will be requiredwhen transferring to a CUNY College.

To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommendedcourse selections listed on the program website.


Health ScienceHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health Sciences 0

Radiologic TechnologySCX101 Radiologic Technology I 3SCX102 Radiologic Technology II 3SCX105 Radiologic Procedures I /w Lab 4SCX106 Radiologic Procedures II /w Lab 4SCX109 Clinical I 2SCX110 Principles of Radiologic Exposure I 3SCX111 Principles of Radiologic Exposure II 3SCX119 Clinical II 2SCX129 Clinical III 2SCX201 Radiologic Technology III 3SCX205 Radiologic Technology Procedures III with Lab 4SCX209 Clinical IV 2SCX219 Clinical V 2SCX229 Clinical VI 2SCX240 Cross Sectional Anatomy 1SCX245 Pathology and Fracture Radiography 2SCX250 Imaging Modalities I 3SCX260 Film Evaluation and Critique 2

*Pre-clinical course

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The Spanish-English Translation major, housed in the Departmentof Education and Language Acquisition, is fully articulated withHunter College. Students can earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degreefrom LaGuardia Community College and continue workingtoward a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Spanish-English andEnglish-Spanish Translation at Hunter College. This program isdesigned to allow LaGuardia students to earn 60 credits in coreacademic foundations which meet all lower division requirementsfor candidates for the Spanish Major’s concentration in Spanish-English/English-Spanish Translation and Interpretation at HunterCollege. Students are encouraged to complete the BA degree sinceit opens many career opportunities in translation and interpretationin the court system, hospitals, state and municipal agencies,corporations and nonprofit organizations.

Students entering the Spanish-English Translation Program will notreceive credit for prior knowledge of Spanish.

Spanish-English Translation:AA Degree





Life & Physical Sciences: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to NeuroscienceSCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of PhotographySCP101 Topics in PhysicsSCP105 Life in the UniverseSCP140 Topics in Astronomy


Select one course from each of the five flexible core categoriesand one additional course from any flexible core category,

(World Cultures and Global Issues, U.S. Experience in its Diversity, Creative Expression, Individual and Society, Scientific World)

To complete the degree requirements for the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed in the program handbook.




Humanities: 3 creditsHUC109 Argumentation & Debate 3

Business and Technology: 3 creditsBTC100 Introduction to Computers and their Applications 3

Social Science: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3SSA101 Cultural AnthropologySSA120 People & Cultures of the CaribbeanSSP101 U.S. Policies & Power

Education & Language Acquisition: 21 creditsELS200 Latin American Literature I 3ELS209 Spanish Grammar and Usage 3ELS204 Latin American Civilizations 3ELS210 Advanced Spanish Composition 3ENG/ELL110 English Grammar and Syntax 3ELL101 Introduction to Language 3

Select one of the following courses: 3ELN101 Introduction to BilingualismELN194 The Puerto Rican Community Minority Group Experience


TOTAL CREDITS: 60

www.laguardia.edu/Academics/Majors/Spanish-English-Translation

SPANISH-ENGLISH TRANSLATION

The Theatre Program, offered through the Humanities Depart-ment, leads to an Associate of Science (AS) degree and providesstudents with skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a widespectrum of careers in the theatre and entertainment industry.

Students develop performance-based skills through a combinationof classroom training and theatre experience. Participation in pro-ductions — classic and modern plays, musicals, developmentalreadings, and student productions — will be a part of every stu-dents’ program.

Students also gain a foundation in academic theatre. Studiesinclude the ability to analyze, critically assess and write about the-ater through rigorous courses in theatre history, dramatic analysisand the contemporary New York theatre scene.

This balanced approach to the AS in Theatre degree provides stu-dents with a strong foundation in which to pursue a career inperformance or production (acting, directing, design, stage man-aging, producing) or a scholarly career (critic, dramaturge, histo-rian, teacher, playwright). Students transferring to a senior collegewill have the option of pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor ofScience, or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Through internships with New York City based theatre organiza-tions, students gain vital knowledge and hands-on experience inthe production and creation of theatre. Additionally, through apartnership with the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC),students have the opportunity to observe and work with top the-atre and entertainment professionals in the creation of new works.

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TheatreHUT101 Art of Theatre 3HUT110 Acting I 3HUT111 Acting II 3HUT115 Script Analysis 3HUT122 Introduction to Design for the Theatre 3HUT195 Theatre Production Workshop 3HUT210 Theatre: Pre-history to Renaissance 3HUT250 Voice and Movement for the Stage 3HUT299 Experiential Learning in Theatre 3

Select one of the following courses 3HUM201 American Musical Theatre Experience HUM202 American Musical Theatre Experience IIHUT175 Directing for the StageHUT220 Contemporary Latina/o TheatreHUT230 Acting III

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Theatre Program:AS Degree




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect one of the following courses: 3MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry



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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

www.laguardia.edu/therapeutic-recreation Therapeutic Recreation AS Degree

TOTAL CREDITS: 60




Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 creditsMAT107 Mathematics and the Modern WorldMAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry



Life & Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCB203 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4



World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in its DiversityCreative ExpressionIndividual and Society- Students are encouraged to take

SSY240 Developmental Psychology IScientific World - Students are encouraged to take SCB204

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.


Health SciencesHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health SciencesSCN195 Community Health 2

HumanitiesHUP102 Critical Thinking 3

Social ScienceSSY101 General Psychology 3SSY230 Abnormal Psychology 3SSY241 Developmental Psychology II 3

Therapeutic RecreationHTR100 Introduction to Recreation & Leisure 3HTR101 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3HTR102 Legal/ Ethical Issues in Therapeutic Recreation 3HTR200 Therapeutic Recreation and Long Term Care 3HTR201 Therapeutic Recreation Fieldwork 2

The Therapeutic Recreation Program, coordinated by the HealthSciences Department, offers a course of study that leads to anAssociate of Science (AS) degree. The Therapeutic Recreationprogram will also allow students to continue their studies in theprogram at Lehman College where they will complete a Bachelorin Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation or RecreationEducation.

Therapeutic Recreation, also known as Recreation Therapy, is anoccupation that utilizes recreation and other activity-basedinterventions (techniques/programs) to address the assessed needsof individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as ameans to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.

LaGuardia’s Therapeutic Recreation Program curricula is designedto equip students with the necessary skills and competenciesrequired to function efficiently as Recreation Therapists,Recreation Leaders/Assistants in the field of TherapeuticRecreation. The TR program is a non-candidacy program that mayattract students who wish to pursue a career in the Allied Healthfield without the candidacy requirements of other Health Sciencesprograms. Students must have a minimum GPA of a 2.5 and haveearned a grade of at least a C (75) in all required program coursesAND all College-Level Course Pre-requisites at LaGuardiaCommunity College in order to be considered for transfer.

Therapeutic Recreation (TR) is one of the fastest growing health-related professions. According to the U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics, employment in recreation therapy positions is projectedto grow faster than the average, with a more focused increase inthe care needs of the aging population.

An increase in opportunities is also expected with school-agedchildren with disabilities.

* After graduation, students would be able to obtain employmentin titles such as Recreation Assistants or Recreation Leaders

The TR program includes successful completion of a 60 hoursupervised clinical internship that prepares students for careersworking with individuals with developmental, mental, andphysical disabilities in various healthcare settings, such ashospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, wildernessprograms, community centers, schools, assisted living facilities andsenior centers.

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www.laguardia.edu/hospitality

The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management curriculum, acourse of study leading to the Associate in Applied Science (AAS)degree, is administered by the Business and TechnologyDepartment and co-sponsored by the Social Science Department.The program is designed to prepare students either for career-entrypositions in the travel and tourism industry or for transfer totourism management programs at senior colleges.

The travel and tourism industry is very diverse. It encompasses air-line, bus, rail and ship travel; hospitality enterprises (hotels, motels,resorts); tour packaging; retail and wholesale travel agencies; carrental; etc. Each of these areas has employment needs on severallevels: sales, market research and development, packaging andadvertising, customer service, operations and general management.

The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the industry, com-bining liberal arts courses, business courses, specialized courses intravel and tourism and the experience of an internship. Thebusiness internship gives students experience as travel industryemployees, enabling them to utilize the knowledge learned in theclassroom and to learn the realities of working at their chosenprofession. The travel operations courses in the program are taughtby experienced professionals.

TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

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Select three courses from the flexible core categories below.Note: Only one course may be selected from a category and select courses from three different disciplines.




Business and Technology: 16 creditsBTF101 Freshman Seminar for Business 2BTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3BTC200 Introduction to Information Systems 3BTM101 Introduction to Business 3BTI121 People, Work and Organizations 3BTI201 Business Internship 2

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management Core: 15 creditsBTT101 Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Management 3BTT202 World Travel and Tourism Destinations 3BTT203 Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Technology Systems 3BTT212 Customer Service and Sales 3BTN211 Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Marketing 3


TRAVEL AND TOURISM CONCENTRATIONSelect two of the following courses: 6 creditsBTT221 Travel Agency Operations and Management BTT222 Special Interest TourismBTT223 Meeting and Event PlanningBTT224 Destination Tourism Management

HOSPITALITY CONCENTRATIONSelect two of the following courses: 6 creditsBTT223 Meeting and Event Planning BTT231 Hotel and Lodging Operations and Management BTT232 Front Office ManagementSCD114 Culinary Arts I SCD250 Menu Planning and Production

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management: AAS Degree

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

www.laguardia.edu/VeterinaryTech

The Veterinary Technology Program provides for both classroomand clinical training in the areas of small and large animal care andlaboratory animal science. It is coordinated by the Health SciencesDepartment and leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS)degree. The program meets requirements set forth by the NewYork State Department of Education, is accredited by the Ameri-can Veterinary Medical Association and will prepare the graduatefor the licensing exam to be a Veterinary Technician.

Veterinary Technicians work under the supervision of a veterinar-ian in a wide variety of tasks. These include such services as: col-lection of specimens and performance of tests on blood and urine;preparation of animal patients and equipment for surgery; routinenursing of medical and surgical patients; exposure and develop-ment of radiographs; supervision of subordinate hospital person-nel; and routine business management procedures.

Special progression standards exist for veterinary technologymajors. Students admitted into this program since Fall 1999 areconsidered to be in the “pre-clinical” phase of the major. Toprogress to the “clinical” phase, students must meet specific crite-ria which are described in the Veterinary Technology StudentHandbook. This handbook is available from the Admissions Officeand from the program director. Achievement of the progressionstandards does not guarantee advancement to the clinical phase.Only a small number of students are admitted to the clinical phasedue to program capacity. Students admitted to the clinical phasewill be required to assist in care and handling of the program’s ani-mals as part of course requirements.

Please check with the Vet Tech Office for the latest information onspecific health requirements for admission to the clinical phase ofthe program.

Veterinary Technology:AAS Degree




Life and Physical Sciences: 4 creditsSCC110 Foundations of Chemistry (STEM)* 4

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 9 credits**To complete the degree requirements, students are advised to select the following:

Scientific World: 3 creditsStudents are required to take SCB208 as it is the prerequisite for SCB209.

Students are advised to select 6 additional credits from the following categories. 1 course must fulfill the urban studies requirement.World Cultures and Global IssuesUS Experience in it’s Diversity Creative ExpressionIndividual and Society

** Additional Common Core courses will be required whentransferring to a CUNY College.


Health SciencesHSF090 First Year Seminar for Health Sciences 0

Mathematics, Engineering and Computer ScienceMAT106 Medical Math Dosages* 2

Natural ScienceSCB209 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II 3SCB260 General Microbiology 4

Veterinary TechnologySCV101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 3SCV151 Shelter Medicine and Management 2SCV201 Research Animal Technology 4SCV210 Veterinary Nursing I 4SCV211 Veterinary Nursing II 4SCV212 Veterinary Radiography 3SCV213 Veterinary Laboratory Techniques 3SCV214 Farm Animal Nursing 3SCV220 Principles of Exotic Animal Medical Care 2SCV231 Vet Tech Internship I 2SCV234 Vet Tech Internship II 2SCV247 Veterinary Pathophysiology 2SCV262 Pharmacology & Toxicology 3


TOTAL CREDITS: 65

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WRITING AND LITERATURE

www.laguardia.edu/WritingLiterature

The Writing and Literature Program, administered by the Eng-lish Department, leads to an Associate in Arts (AA) degree. Basedon a foundational curriculum which introduces students to lit-erary traditions, the program is organized around the EnglishDepartment’s elective courses in literature, survey courses, aswell as courses in creative and expository writing. The programalso draws on LaGuardia’s strong curriculum in the Humanitiesand Social Sciences for relevant cross-listed courses. The Writingand Literature Program is designed to help students understandthe historical and contemporary importance of writing and lit-erature in diverse cultural contexts.

The program also provides students with the opportunity forexciting extra-curricular activities. Students in the Writing andLiterature Program are encouraged to participate in departmen-tal and college-wide activities such as student and faculty poetryand fiction readings. Publications, such as Literary LaGuardiaand The Bridge, offer students relevant experience with literaryand journalistic writing. The Writing and Literature Programoffers a path that may lead to careers as diverse as teaching, edit-ing, publishing, journalism, public relations, medicine or law,among other possibilities.

The Writing and Literature Program’s curriculum has been devel-oped in close consultation with Queens College and is designedto articulate fully with the English major at Queens. The creditsin Writing and Literature offered at LaGuardia will all transferto the English major and core writing requirements at QueensCollege. Liberal Arts courses offered at LaGuardia will fulfillQueens College General Education requirements. Students whomajor in the Writing and Literature Program at LaGuardia maytransfer as juniors to the English Major at Queens College.

See next page for curriculum.

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*Requirement for transfer to John Jay College; not articulated for Queens College.

**Articulated only for John Jay College



HumanitiesHUA167 Introduction to African Art 3

Social ScienceSSY101 General Psychology 3


EnglishENG270 Introduction to Poetry 3ENG289 Introduction to Literary Study* 3ENG295 World Literatures Written in English 3

Select two of the following courses: 6ENG290 British Literature Survey I ENG291 British Literature Survey II ENG292 American Literature Survey I ENG293 American Literature Survey II ENG294 Classical Literature**

Select two of the following courses: 6ENG204 Asian American Literature ENG205 The Bible as Literature ENG/ELL110 English Grammar and Syntax ENG211 JournalismENG220 Seminar in Teaching WritingENG225 Afro-American LiteratureENG235 Cultural Identity in American Literature ENG245 Images of Women in American Literature ENG247 The Woman WriterENG248 Latino/Latina Writing in the U.S. ENG252 Sexuality in LiteratureENG256 Humor in LiteratureENG260 The NovelENG261 Literature of DifferenceENG265 The DramaENG266 ShakespeareENG268 The Immigrant Experience in American LiteratureENG269 Contemporary Black American FictionENG271 Poetry Workshop ENG/HUC272 Literature and Film ENG274 Creative Non-Fiction Workshop ENG275 The Great WriterENG276 Fiction Workshop ENG280 Children’s Literature ENG288 Internship

Writing and Literature:AA Degree












TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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Creative Writing Track:AA Degree








B. FLEXIBLE CORE 18 Credits 18






HumanitiesHUA101 Introduction to Art 3


*A second Creative Writing or Genre course may be substituted for an elective course in the major

English

Required CoursesENN198 Introduction to Creative Writing 3ENG289 Introduction to Literary Studies 3ENG295 World Literatures in English 3

Creative WritingSelect one course from the following: 3ENG271 Poetry WorkshopENG274 Creative Non-Fiction WorkshopENG276 Fiction Workshop ENG277 Creative Writing New Media Workshop

GenreSelect one course from the following: 3ENG260 The NovelENG265 The DramaENG270 Introduction to Poetry

Literature SurveySelect two courses from the following: 6ENG290 British Literature IENG291 British Literature IIENG292 American Literature IENG293 American Literature II

ElectiveSelect one course from the following: * 3ENG/ELL110 English Grammar and SyntaxENG220 Seminar in Teaching WritingENG225 Afro-American LiteratureENG235 Cultural Identity in American LiteratureENG247 The Woman WriterENG248 Latino/Latina Writing in the United StatesENG261 Literature of DifferenceENG266 ShakespeareENG269 Contemporary Black American FictionENG288 InternshipENN191 Art, Politics and ProtestENN240 Literature of the City

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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