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General definition:
Courses of a general or theoretical nature that are designed to develop judgment
and understanding about human beings' relationship to the social, cultural, and
natural facets of their total environment
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Working corollaries for counting liberal arts courses:
- Independent of specific application
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Theoretical understandings as opposed to practical application
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Breadth and scope in principle covered
- Not definitely directed toward particular career or specific professional objectives
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Not chiefly "how to" in manipulative skills or techniques
- Not "applied" aspects of a field
- Courses offered in the following areas are considered liberal arts-general
education:
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Humanities:
- English--composition, literature, creative writing, history of the
language, linguistics, literature in translation
- Drama--public speaking, dramatic literature, dramatic interpretation,
history of the drama, playwriting
- Languages--grammar, reading, composition, history of the language,
conversation, literature of the language
- Music--music history, appreciation
- Art--art history, appreciation
- Philosophy--history of philosophy, logic, schools of philosophy,
comparative philosophy
- Religion--history of religion, comparative religion
- Mathematics:
- Calculus, history, theory, computer science
- Natural Sciences:
- Biology, zoology, anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry, geology, geography
- Social sciences:
- Sociology, cultural studies, history, psychology, anthropology, political science, economics, government
- The following types of courses are not considered liberal arts:
- Hygiene and health
- Physical education
- Secretarial science
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Business-management, administration, marketing, production, finance
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Computer applications, programming (Word, excel, specific languages)
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Home economics
- Education and methods
- Specialized professional
courses in such fields as medicine, podiatry, veterinary medicine,
dentistry, dental hygiene, pharmacy, law, nursing, architecture,
accounting, engineering
- Technology/technician fields-medical,
electrical, mechanical, data processing, electronics, refrigeration
repair, construction
- Agriculture
- Personnel
- Library
science
- Art studio courses-drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture
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Play production, play lighting, costume design, play direction, scene
construction
- Music studio, performance, or practice courses-voice,
instrument, direction
- Theology-pastoral counseling, ministry
Regents Rule 3.47(c):
"Undergraduate degrees shall be distinguished as follows, by the minimum
amount of liberal arts content required for each degree. The required liberal
arts core shall not be directed toward specialized study or specific
occupational or professional objectives."
- AA degree: 45 credits (3/4 of coursework)
- AS degree: 30 credits (1/2)
- AAS degree 20 credits (1/3)
- BA degree: 90 credits (3/4)
- BS degree: 60 credits (1/2)
- All other undergraduate baccalaureate degrees (e.g., BFA, BBA, BE, B.Tech.,
etc.):30 credits (1/4)
June 4, 2003
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