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Associate of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Humanities and Social Sciences
Mohawk Valley Community College
- Utica, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences associate degree offered by the School of Humanities at MVCC's Utica Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop creative and analytical work in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Humanities and Social Sciences
- apply appropriate design or production methods
- evaluate audience and context
- and present a coherent professional portfolio or body of work.
Career outcomes
- Educator
- journalist
- political scientist
- social scientist
- public relations specialist
- writer
- further study (SUNY and private four-year colleges)
Curriculum
- Two-year transfer programme offered at Utica and Rome. Prerequisites are two high school maths courses and a year of lab science
- the course plan is in the catalogue.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official high school transcript and graduation certificate (or equivalent)
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- ITEP 3.4) Or MVCC online placement test
- Financial sponsor form with bank statement for one year
- Immunization records. Selective health programmes add GPA
- Prerequisite and test requirements on their own pages.
Accepted academic background
Official high school transcript and graduation certificate (or equivalent) for admission; any higher-education documents also submitted for consideration
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- TOEFL PBT 500
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Completion certificate
- English proficiency evidence where applicable
- Financial documents for visa purposes where required
- Additional program-specific documents.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadline official website. Complete the free online MVCC application and pay the 250 USD enrollment processing fee (applied to tuition). Submit the official high school transcript and graduation certificate (with translation if needed)
- Passport copy
- Financial sponsor form with a bank statement covering one year
- MMR immunization records. Show English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5 Or iTEP 3.4) Or take the online English and maths placement tests. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $9,250 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $250 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Utica Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities |
| Department | Department of Arts, Design and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 65 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Mohawk Valley Community College for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $9,250 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $250 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,950 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500. A portfolio is required.

