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Explore liberal arts topics and specialize in communications, psychology and social sciences.
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The 120 credit B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences degree program is composed of core courses, English and Math sequence courses, specialization courses, milestone and capstone courses and elective courses.
The 120 credit B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences degree consists of 45 - 54 credits in the liberal arts and sciences, 36 credits in the chosen area of specialization, and 30-39 elective credits.
Students in the program can chose one of three specializations: Psychology, Social Sciences, or Communications. The elective courses can be used to take additional liberal arts courses, participate in internships for credit, or apply for prior learning credits in accordance with Mercy’s policies.
Mercy feels that this curriculum aids students to develop the essential skills expected of all Mercy College students: written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, reading fluency, quantitative reasoning, and information literacy.
General Liberal Arts and Sciences45 - 54 Credits
36 Credits
30 - 39 Credits
General Education Requirements
Seminar Courses
Milestone Course
English Courses
*Based on writing placement
Mathematics Courses
Specialization Courses
Communications Specialization Courses
Psychology Specialization Courses
Social Sciences Specializations Courses
Elective Courses
Students will take between 30 and 39 elective credits based on their writing placement.
To apply for the Center for New Resources - Adult Education program, students must complete a Mercy College application,submit an official High School Transcript with graduation date or official certification of high school equivalency earned through passage of the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) or General Educational Development (GED) assessment and complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam and submit a placement essay through the Bronx Testing Center.
Apply to Mercy College
Visit our application page to complete an undergraduate online application, download a PDF application or request a mailed application. If you would like a mailed application, please call 1.877.MERCY.GO or email admissions@mercy.edu.
Schedule a Placement Test and Placement Essay
Students must complete their Mercy College application to be eliglbe to complete the the TABE exam and placement essay at the Bronx Campus. To schedule your appointment email Paul Reid at preid9@mercy.edu.
On Exam Day
The Center for New Resources Adult Education's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences program, formerly offered at The College of New Rochelle, provides a comprehensive liberal arts education to adult students 21 and older. The seminar-style program focuses on critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills. Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of knowledge with a chance to specialize in communications, psychology or social sciences.
Advisers work closely with students to advise and inspire students to fulfill their potential and meet their academic goals. To ensure that students reach graduation as efficiently as possible, the program offers day, night and some weekend classes. Eligible students can apply for credits via the College's prior learning assessment process, which allows students to earn up to 30 credits from work and life experiences.
Our seminar-style adult education program builds a solid foundation of critical thinking and communication competencies that employers look for when building their teams.
Earning a bachelor's degree can also lead to increased earning potential, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual income for those with a bachelor's degree increases by $24,000.
Students may specialize their studies in one of the following areas:
To help you with your tuition costs, students admitted to the Center for New Resources - Adult Education program are eligible for reduced tuition. This program has a savings of over 55 percent than our traditional degree.
Center for New Resources - Adult Education
Full- or part-time evening courses at the Bronx Campus Tuition: $437.00 per credit
Registration Fees
General Student Full-Time: $577 per term
General Student Part-Time: $430 per term
Summer Term Students: $377
All courses must be taken at the Bronx Campus.
The Center for New Resources - Adult Education program was designed for adults 21 and over to earn a bachelor's degree with a seminar-style approach. Students are in classes with other adult learners which creates a unique sense of community and ability for intellectual exchanges with peers.
Students maximize their time with this degree with flexible and convenient scheduling, as well as the ability to earn up to 30 credits from prior work and life experiences.
Students must be age 21 or older and submit an official High School Transcript with graduation date or official certification of high school equivalency earned through passage of the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) or General Educational Development (GED) assessment. Successful entrance to the college begins with students taking the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students also are required to take a writing assessment exam, which is used for purposes of academic advisement and placement in the English course sequence.
A student must complete 36 credits in their area of specialization. Open liberal arts electives range from 30-36 credits.
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