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Guttman: Liberal Arts to Baruch: Public Affairs
2 + 2 Degree Map
The Liberal Arts major at Guttman Community College offers the best pathway to transfer to 51ÁÔÆæ and complete the BS degree in Public Affairs.
The 2 + 2 degree map (2 years at Guttman and then 2 years at Baruch) is a term-by-term sample course schedule designed to make it easier for you to navigate your time at Guttman and then transfer to 51ÁÔÆæ.Ìý This is just an example path from Guttman to Baruch so please consult your academic advisor along with and the tool to make sure you are on track in your major.
AA Degree Liberal Arts
FIRST YEAR AT GUTTMAN
Semester 1
18 Credits
Semester 2
18 Credits
Introduction to Social Justice
3 CR
Civic Engagement in a Global Society
3 CR
English CompositionÌý
3 CR
English Composition II
3 CR
Statistics
3 CR
= Elective Credit
Ethnographies of Work II
3 CR
Ethnographies of Work I
3 CR
Major Elective
3 CR
Learning about Being a Successful Student I
0 CR
Learning about Being a Successful Student II
0 CR
The Arts in New York City
3 CR
Major Elective
3 CR
Intro to Philosophical & Humanistic Thinking
3 CR
Introduction to Life and Environment Science
3 CR
1 Taken during session two each semester
Guttman First Year Fall + Spring = 36 credits
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SECOND YEAR AT GUTTMAN
Semester 3
12 Credits
Semester 4
12 Credits
Intro to Media Studies
3 CR
Degree Requirement
3 CR
Intro to Psychology
3 CR
Capstone Seminar in the Liberal Arts & Sciences
3 CR
History Elective
3 CR
Degree Requirement
3 CR
Major Elective
3 CR
Degree Requirement
3 CR
1 Taken during session two each semester
Guttman Second Year Semester 1 + Semester 2= 24 credits
Total credits completed at Guttman = 60 with A.A. Degree
BS Degree Public Affairs
FIRST YEAR AT BARUCH
Semester 5
15 Credits
Semester 6
15 Credits
Race, Inequality and Public Policy
3 CR
Public Campaign and Advocacy
3 CR
Qualitative Studies of Communities
3 CR
Quantitative Methods for Policy and Practice
3 CR
Economic Analysis of Policy
3 CR
Major RequirementÌý
3 CR
Elective Requirement
3 CR
Major RequirementÌý
3 CR
Elective Requirement
3 CR
Elective Requirement
3 CR
Baruch First Year Semester 1 + Semester 2 = 31 credits
1 MTH 1030 is a prerequisite for PAF 3401, or placement in MTH 2003 or higher. If required, take MTH 1030 using elective credits.
SECOND YEAR AT BARUCH
Semester 7
15 Credits
Semester 8
14 Credits
Major RequirementÌý
3 CR
Public Affairs Capstone
3 CR
Major RequirementÌý
3 CR
Pathways College Option Requirement
3 CR
Great Works of Lit College Option
College Option
3 CR
Free Elective
Degree Requirement
3 CR
Elective Requirement
3 CR
Free Elective
Degree Requirement
3 CR
Elective Requirement
3 CR
Free Elective
Degree Requirement
3 CR
Baruch Second Year Semester 1 + Semester 2 = 30 credits
Total Credits Completed at Baruch = 60
60 Credits at Guttman + 61 Credits at Baruch = BS Public Affairs (121 Credits)
Non-Liberal Arts
The following courses are not considered liberal arts:
ART 5010
ART 5011
COM 4059
ECO 5010
ECO 5011
FPA 5070
FPA 5071
HED 1810
HED 2920
MSC 2061
MSC 2062
MSC 2063
MSC 2064
MSC 5050
MSC 5051
SOC 4085
SOC 4086
ART/MSC/THE Studio Elective Courses