BMCC: Liberal Arts (LIB) to Baruch: Public Affairs

2 + 2 Degree Map

The Liberal Arts (LIB) major at BMCC offers the best pathway to transfer to Baruch College and complete the BS degree in Public Affairs.

The 2 + 2 degree map (2 years at BMCC and then 2 years at Baruch) is a term-by-term sample course schedule designed to make it easier for you to navigate your time at BMCC and then transfer to Baruch College. This is just an example path from BMCC to Baruch so please consult your academic advisor along with Degreeworks and the CUNY Transfer Explorer tool to make sure you are on track in your major.

AA Degree Liberal Arts (LIB)

FIRST YEAR AT BMCC

Semester 1 15 Credits			Semester 2 15 Credits
ENG 101 = ENG 2100 English Composition	3 CR		ENG 201 = ENG 2150 Intro to Literature	3 CR
MAT 100/MAT 160 = MTH 2160 or MAT 161 = MTH 2140 Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning	3 CR		World Cultures Pathways Flexible Core (Foreign Language)	3 CR
POL 100 = POL 1101 American Government (Flexible Core)	3 CR		Social Science Program Requirement	3 CR
Individual & Society Pathways Flexible Core	3 CR		General Elective Program Requirement	3 CR
SPE 100 = COM 1010 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3 CR		General Elective Program Requirement	3 CR
BMCC First Year Semester 1 + Semester 2= 30 credits

SECOND YEAR AT BMCC

Semester 3 15 Credits			Semester 4 15 Credits
English 300 level or Above English Elective	3 CR		Health Education Elective Program Requirement	3 CR
Modern Language Degree Requirement	3 CR		Social Science Program Requirement	3 CR
Life & Physical Science Pathways Flexible Core	3 CR		Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core	3 CR
Scientific World Pathways Flexible Core	3 CR		General Elective Program Requirement	3 CR
General Elective Program Requirement	3 CR		General Elective Program Requirement	3 CR
BMCC Second Year Semester 1 + Semester 2= 30 credits

BS Degree Public Affairs

FIRST YEAR AT BARUCH

Semester 5 15 Credits			Semester 6 15 Credits
PAF 3010 Race, Inequality and Public Policy	3 CR		PAF 3108 Public Campaign and Advocacy	3 CR
PAF 3015 Qualitative Studies of Communities	3 CR		¹PAF 3401 Quantitative Methods for Policy and Practice	3 CR
PAF 3102 Economic Analysis of Policy	3 CR		PAF Major Elective Major Requirement	3 CR
Liberal Arts Elective Elective Requirement	3 CR		PAF Major Elective Major Requirement	3 CR
Liberal Arts Elective Elective Requirement	3 CR		Liberal Arts Elective Elective Requirement	3 CR
Baruch First Year Semester 1 + Semester 2 = 31 credits			¹MTH 1030 is a prerequisite for PAF 3401, or placement in MTH 2003 or higher. If required, take MTH 1030 using free credits.

SECOND YEAR AT BARUCH

Semester 7 15 Credits			Semester 8 15 Credits
PAF Major Elective Major Requirement	3 CR		PAF 4401 Public Affairs Capstone	3 CR
PAF Major Elective Major Requirement	3 CR		Liberal Arts Minor Capstone Pathways College Option Requirement	3 CR
ENG 2800, CMP 2800, ENG 2850, or CMP 2850 Great Works of Lit College Option College Option	3 CR		Free Elective Degree Requirement	3 CR
Liberal Arts Elective Elective Requirement	3 CR		Free Elective Degree Requirement	3 CR
Liberal Arts Elective Elective Requirement	3 CR		Free Elective Degree Requirement	3 CR
Baruch Second Year Semester 1 + Semester 2 = 30 credits Total Credits Completed at Baruch = 60 60 Credits at BMCC + 60 Credits at Baruch = BS Public Affairs (120 Credits)

Transfer Tools

Liberal Arts Elective

Non-Liberal Arts

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