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Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n

As one of the senior liberal arts and colleges at CUNY, Queens College offers a rich curriculum in the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Science, and Education. All students at Queens College must complete general education requirements and a major area of study. General education gives students the opportunity to study a broad range and variety of subjects, while the major offers students the chance to explore a particular discipline in depth.
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To obtain a bachelor’s degree from Queens College, you must complete the following requirements. It is suggested that you meet with an academic advisor at least once a semester to discuss your understanding of the requirements and your academic progress toward graduation.<\/p>\n

Are you Pathways, Perspectives, or LASAR?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you matriculated at Queens College prior to Fall 2013, you may complete the General Education requirements that were in effect when you first enrolled, or opt-in to the Pathways framework instead. See an academic advisor in Kiely 217 to discuss which curriculum is a better fit for you.<\/p>\n

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\u200bQC Core (Pathways)<\/a><\/a><\/td>\n\u200bMatriculated to QC as of Fall 2013\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bPerspectives<\/a><\/td>\n\u200b\u200bMatriculated to QC\u00a0between Fall 2009 – Spring 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LASAR<\/a><\/td>\nMatriculated to QC between Fall 1981 and Spring 2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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*45 credits required for Latin College Honors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Honors designation for the Latin Honors is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude: 3.900 and up<\/span><\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 \u2013 3.899<\/span><\/p>\n

Cum Laude: 3.500 \u2013 3.749<\/span><\/p>\n

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QC Core Requirements (Pathways)<\/h2>\n

Effective Fall 2013, entering freshmen and transfer students follow a liberal arts curriculum that fits the framework of the CUNY Pathways Initiative. The Pathways framework is common to all CUNY colleges. This guarantees that General Education requirements fulfilled at one CUNY college will carry over seamlessly if you transfer to another.<\/p>\n

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The QC Core consists of 14 courses, a minimum of 42 credits, and contains three parts:\u00a0the Required Core, Flexible Core, and College Option. Courses cannot fulfill more than one Core requirement. You will also be required to complete two writing-intensive courses.<\/p>\n

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Please note:\u00a0Students with an AA or AS degree are exempt from the Required Core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u200bComposition l (EC l)<\/td>\n\u200bEnglish 110<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bComposition ll (EC ll)<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a>\u00a0(English 110 Prerequisite)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bMathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (MQR)<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bLife and Physical Sciences (LPS)<\/td>\n\n

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No more than two courses in any discipline (department) or interdisciplinary field.<\/p>\n

Please note:\u00a0Students with an AA or AS degree are exempt from the Flexible Core.<\/p>\n

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\u200bWorld Cultures and Global Issues (WCGI)<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bUS Experience in its Diversity (USED)<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bCreative Expression (CE)<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bIndividual and Society (IS)<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bScientific World (SW)<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bAn Additional Flexible Core Course<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Literature<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a>\u00a0(English 110 Prerequisite)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bLanguage<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course\u00a0<\/a>(Departmental Placement Required)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bScience<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u200bAn additional College Option<\/td>\n\u200b1 Course<\/a>\u00a0(Chosen from LPS, Flexible Core, College\u00a0Option, or Synthesis Course)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Transfer Students<\/h2>\n

For\u00a0transfer students, the number of courses required to complete the College Option depends on several factors.\u00a0Use the flow charts below to help you identify how many College Option courses you have to fulfill.\u00a0please be aware that these courses must be completed in QC residency.<\/p>\n

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Multiple-Transfer Students<\/h2>\n