The Instructional Program

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in Individual Studies is designed to serve students who wish to tailor a two-year program of study to a specific career or educational goal. The program provides intensive academic advisement in an effort to have students explore major and/or career options with a focus on:

• Developing an individualized curriculum for a career or for transfer.
• Completing prerequisites for specific courses or other majors.
• Combining a one-year technical certificate with an A.A.S. degree.

The A.A.S. degree in Individual Studies is awarded to those students who complete 63 credit hours of study in accordance with program guidelines. Students who are uncertain of their educational or career goals are encouraged to enroll in Delhi's Undeclared option for their first year of study.

Career Options

Career opportunities vary according to the individual curriculum developed; many possibilities are available.

Transfer Options

Transfer to other programs or colleges is dependent on:

• the curriculum developed;
• a student’s cumulative GPA.

Note: The SUNY transfer guarantee is not available for the A.A.S. degree.

SUNY Curriculum Code: 0688

Degree Requirement: 63 credit hours

Notes

Students who successfully complete a one-year technical certificate program and one credit hour in physical education will be granted thirty-one (31) semester hours of credit toward an A.A.S. degree in Individual Studies.

Admissions Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Four units of high school English, three units of social studies, one unit of mathematics, and one unit of laboratory science are highly recommended.

Program Objectives

A graduate of the Individual Studies A.A.S. program should be able to:

1. Display a fundamental understanding of computers and computer information systems and be familiar with common computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and graphics.
2. Express him/herself effectively through written and oral communication.
3. Demonstrate an ability to manipulate college-level mathematical concepts, including mathematical circuits, planning and scheduling, linear programming, voting systems, and game theory.
4. Understand and apply methods and behaviors which promote success in college, including critical and creative thinking.
5. Demonstrate a solid grounding in the science of their choosing.
6. Display a fundamental understanding of one or more of the social sciences.