SUNY Start: General Education Microcredential

Earners of this microcredential will acquire knowledge and skills in oral/written communication, critical thinking, historical perspectives, and quantitative reasoning. This microcredential consists of courses in Basic Communication, History, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Math. Earners will acquire skills that are useful and important for all educated persons, regardless of their jobs or professions. Successful completion of this microcredential satisfies 4 of the SUNY required general education subject areas.

Course Requirement:

Students select courses from each of the four General Education Competency Areas.

*Math and English placement testing may be required. Please click here for more information.

Minimum Grade Requirement:

In order to earn the SUNY START: GEN ED microcredential, students must achieve a final grade of C or better in all four general education courses selected from the areas listed above.

Comprehensive Reflection Paper Requirement:

Upon completion of the four General Education courses, students will integrate their learning by writing a comprehensive reflection paper, demonstrating new opportunities for growth and insight, especially in the face of adversity or challenge. The microcredential will be issued after a passing grade on the reflection paper is earned.

Application information:

Please click here to access the college application and select the Liberal Arts and Science major. Click here to request information from a Farmingdale State College admissions counselor. For information related to tuition, college policies, and other student consumer information, please click here.