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General Studies AA

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Why study General Studies AA at FMCC

This is a university-parallel program that is designed for students who intend to transfer to four-year institutions. The program may be used by students who seek flexibility to explore their options or to tailor electives to align with their transfer goals. The General Studies program also includes transfer tracks in Psychology and English as well as a transfer path in Education which have been separated into their own webpages to more effectively showcase transfer and career pathways.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in a number of fields after students transfer and earn their bachelorette or graduate degree(s). The positions presented are potential career pathways FMCC graduates can take and are just a sample of the many career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Claims Adjusters, Fraud Examiners, and Analysts

MEDIAN SALARY

$80,193*

SALARY RANGE $37,197 - $118,579

Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims. They decide whether an insurance company must pay a claim and if so, how much. (bls.gov)

Over 300 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Graduate Degree Required
Lawyers & Attorneys

MEDIAN SALARY

$108,620*

SALARY RANGE $69,565 - $249,516

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law. (bls.gov)

Over 4,000 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Statisticians

MEDIAN SALARY

$97,132*

SALARY RANGE $61,236 - $169,641

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. (bls.gov)

Nearly 200 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Chemists & Research Scientists

MEDIAN SALARY

$79,454*

SALARY RANGE $59,417 - $134,110

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. (bls.gov)

Over 500 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

Majors: Economics BA/ BS, Mathematics BA/BS, Philosophy BA, Sociology BA, Political Science BA, Chemistry BA/BS

Majors: Sociology BA, Political Science BA, Philosophy, Politics, and Law BA, Mathematical Science BA, Philosophy BA, Integrative Neuroscience BS, Economics BS

Majors: Economics BA, History BA, Urban and Regional Analysis and Planning BS

Majors: Liberal Arts BA

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62 Credits

for General Studies AA Program

100% of Program

can be completed fully online, fully on-campus, or a combination of the classroom modalities.

#1

most popular Program at SUNY FMCC based on the number of students enrolled.

Program Insight

Graduates of the General Studies program have gone on to exciting careers after transferring to 4-year colleges and universities. The education at SUNY FMCC provides a strong foundation in preparing you for future career success.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  1. Basic Communication: Produce coherent texts with common college-level forms, demonstrate the ability to revise and improve such texts, research a topic, develop an argument and organize supporting details.

  2. Mathematics: Demonstrate the use of numerical data in a variety of mathematical applications to solve practical problems and interpret information in a day-to-day setting.

  3. Humanities: Knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities in addition to those encompassed by other knowledge areas required by the General Education program.

  4. Natural Science: Understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.

  5. Social Science: Understanding the methods social scientists use to explore social phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical and interpretive analysis in at least one discipline of the social sciences.

Program Features

Experienced Faculty
Learn from dedicated professors who have years of experience working in various academic disciplines.

Student Leadership & Clubs
Take a leadership role with the Student Senate or Student Activities Board or participate in one of the many others clubs and organizations on campus.

Study Abroad Opportunities
Take the opportunity to travel the world during spring break to learn about the cultures and economies of various countries.

Transfer Planning Support
Students have support from the Student Development Center to guide you through your program including transfer planning with 4-year colleges and universities.

Dual Admissions Opportunities

Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunities and be accepted into bachelorette Liberal Arts programs at either Excelsior University or Maria College while attending the General Studies program at SUNY FMCC.

Microcredentials

This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.

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