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Liberal Arts: General Studies - AA, AS
The Liberal Arts associate degree at SUNY Canton provides a flexible, well-rounded foundation that prepares students for success in college, careers, and life. Through coursework spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, students develop critical thinking, communication, research, and problem-solving skills while exploring a variety of academic and career pathways.
Designed for flexibility and success, the Liberal Arts associate program transfers easily to SUNY and colleges nationwide and stacks seamlessly into a bachelor’s degree.
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A degree that gives you options, not limitations.
This story from Investopedia found that several liberal arts disciplines had among the highest levels of career mobility and adaptability, meaning graduates successfully moved across industries rather than being restricted to a narrow career path.
Gain In-Demand Skills for the Workplace
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Research and Information Literacy
- Data and Quantitative Literacy
- Intercultural and Global Competence
- Adaptability and Lifelong Learning
- Ethical Reasoning
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Professional and Civic Responsibility
Why did I major in Liberal Arts at SUNY Canton?
I chose to enroll in the Liberal Arts program because it provided a flexible pathway toward my long-term goal of becoming a certified teacher. At the time, I wanted a degree that would strengthen my academic skills while allowing me to continue working in education and prepare for graduate school.”
- Murli Deochan
Liberal Arts Student
Career Opportunities
Employment options are unlimited, since in consultation with the academic advisor, students can design their own programs.
Recent Employers of SUNY Canton Graduates
- Bank of America
- Burke Construction
- Corning, Inc.
- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
- Morris Protective Services
- New York State Department of Social Services
- Upstone Materials
Transfer Opportunities
- Clarkson University
- St. Lawrence University
- SUNY campuses
- SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse
My experience taking the Liberal Arts path at SUNY Canton helped me discover my love for psychology. I moved on to complete my bachelor’s in applied psychology. And because of my time at SUNY Canton, it motivated me to pursue my master’s in criminology. Liberal Arts is the gateway to discovering what you are passionate about!
- Kandy Pecore
Liberal Arts Graduate
Liberal Arts
Curriculum Coordinator
Christina Leshko
MacArthur Hall 512
leshkoc@canton.edu
Social Sciences Department Chair
Dawn Robinson
Business Department Director
Social Sciences Department Chair
robinsond@canton.edu