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The Liberal Arts and Sciences programs at Corning Community College are designed to provide students with a solid academic from which to pursue their educational goals, in the belief that a well educated liberal arts and sciences student should possess a solid base of upon which to build keen and critical reasoning skills, and be prepared for a of learning.
foundation knowledge lifetime
creative The Liberal Arts and Sciences programs are often referred to as the pre-professional programs, providing the first two years of a traditional college education leading toward such professional careers as law, medicine, teaching, psychology, journalism, international affairs, media communications, and countless more. The Liberal Arts and Sciences programs also work well for the undecided student because they offer the opportunity to explore many academic disciplines while still maintaining the structured requirements necessary for transfer to a four-year institution. Nearly half of all CCC students are enrolled in Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, attesting to their validity in the current world and value to the future. our
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education/childhood education (jointly with elmira college), transfer.................... 3 childhood education (teacher education transfer).................................... 3 teaching assistant certificate, career.................... 3 humanities and social sciences, transfer............. 5 mathematics and sciences, transfer...................... 5 general studies, transfer........................................... 5
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Shape the minds of future generations and affect the impact their lives will have on our community and our world.
Choose your path... education/childhood education: (jointly with elmira college)
CCC: associate in science, transfer program Elmira: bachelor of science or bachelor of arts
childhood education (teacher education transfer) associate in science, transfer program
teaching assistant
Meet Vickie (Wheaton) Mike Ed.D, ‘73.
certificate, career program
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“You need to to make a , either with children or something you’re passionate about. CCC is a great way to find out if this is your .”
passion
~Julie Dick, Department Chair, Education
Meet Julie Dick, Department Chair of Education. A.S. in Liberal Arts & Sciecnes: General Studies,
Corning Community College
B.S. in Elementary Education (Certified Pre-K - 6th grade), SUNY Cortland M.S. in Education and Training of Trainers Certification, Elmira College CCC Board of Trustees Excellence in Teaching Award (2009) Teacher Advisory Group at Elmira College GST BOCES Teacher Center Board member American Associates Degree Early Childhood Programs
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“I want people to leave here and be . I make sure they know what they need before moving on. I spend a lot of time with my one-on-one to make sure that where they’re going is where they want to go and that they are taking the right courses.”
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teacher of the year
2009 NYS Teacher of the Year A.A. with distinction in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences, CCC made Dean’s List all four semesters recently retired from her position as a Spanish teacher at Horseheads High School, where she also chaired the Department of Languages Other Than English
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“The best reasons for attending CCC are the
quality of education, the excellent professors and the variety of courses. My advice to high
school students is to consider teacher/student ratio, class size, course offerings, and cost. You will realize what a great to offer for the price.”
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“A master can tell you what he of you. A teacher, though, your own expectations.”
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Venture out into a world of your choosing, a world of your making. CCC’s Liberal Arts & Sciences programs offer both the flexibility and the structure needed to take you
where you want to go.
Choose your path... humanities and social sciences
associate in arts or science, transfer programs
mathematics and sciences
associate in science, transfer program
general studies
associate in science, transfer program
award-winning students
Meet Sarah Glann, ’08. Sarah earned her Associate’s degree at CCC in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Humanities/Social Sciences with a concentration in Social Sciences. While at CCC, Sarah was awarded: The Bonnie and Viola Scholarship Social Sciences Division Award SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence Since graduating from CCC, Sarah has graduated from SUNY Geneseo, ’10, where she was named “Most Promising Sociologist.” She is currently enrolled in the Masters program at SUNY Buffalo, where she received a generous scholarship. Read why Sarah chose to start her path to success at CCC...
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“CCC provides a good on which to build a career. CCC also helps students build the study skills they need at a four year school. I would not have been as as I was at Geneseo if I had not gone to Corning Community College first.”
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award-winning faculty Meet Kate Danforth, CCC Professor of Mathematics. Kate has been repeatedly recognized for demonstrating excellence in teaching during her many years of instruction. B.A. in Mathematics, SUNY Oswego M.S. in Mathematics, Syracuse University American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Teaching Excellence Award (2009) SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service (2004) SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2004)
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“I received an e-mail from a student who started in my pre-algebra class and was terrified of math. She told me that she is now teaching math, and said ‘I wouldn’t be .’
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“There are a lot more in math than people realize. Some people think that all you can do is teach, but mathematicians make good computer programmers and engineers and statisticians.
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“Teaching is also very for lots of reasons. When the student goes on and all of a sudden it clicks, you wait for that moment when you see the ‘ ’ — helping people — that’s why I teach.”
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business dentistry education health international affairs international studies journalism law mass communication mass media medicine physical education political science psychology recreation translation
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“Everybody can
be great, because anybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
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explore your opportunities You really can start here and go anywhere. CCC offers classes in a wide array of disciplines so you can complete the first two years of a four-year college education, regardless of your intended major. Just look at all CCC has to offer...
explore american literature the Bible as literature children’s literature creative writing— fiction & drama creative writing— poetry
communications
effective oral communication english literature fantasy & science fiction interpersonal communication
media analysis
shakespeare
modern drama
the short story
modern novel
technical report writing
modern poetry oral interpretation public speaking
journalism
communication is the language of leadership.
The art of
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Media Communications: For more information, please request CCC’s Visual & Performing Arts brochure.
world literature
experienced faculty Meet Sandy Turner-Vicioso, Associate Professor in Modern Languages. Ms. Turner-Vicioso is a Spanish instructor at CCC.
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� B.A. in Spanish, SUNY Geneseo � M.A. in Spanish, Middlebury College � Faculty advisor to the International/Foreign Language Club
Members of the International/ Foreign Language Club out to dinner. From left: Sarwat Malik (Pakistan), Stacie Hutter, Ekaterina Pestekhina (Russia), Erick West, and Sandy Turner-Vicioso.
A former long-time resident of Spain, Ms. TurnerVicioso has organized several trips to . These trips afford CCC students the opportunity to themselves in the Spanish language and . Each two to four week trip includes four hours of Spanish class each day at International House Madrid and afternoon and weekend trips to other cities in Spain, including , Bilbao, Granada, Seville, and others.
Spain immerse culture
explore american thought & values arabic basic humanities business ethics contemporary philosophy critical thinking current moral issues environmental ethics ethics, intro to french general linguistics
study abroad
Barcelona
humanities
german greek health care ethics hebrew irish culture italian latin logic, intro to philosophy, intro to philosophy of life
philosophy of religion philosophy of the arts russian the sexes in art & literature sign social & political philosophy spanish values & contemporary society women in the humanities world religions
language
culture. respect for others. hope for peace."
"Through learning , we learn about Through learning about culture, we learn Through learning respect for others, we can
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explore the
social sciences
abnormal psychology
general psychology
adolescent psychology
health psychology
american federal government
modern europe
american history
organizational behavior
behavior modification
principles of economics-macro
child psychology
principles of economics-micro
the civil war
psychology of adult development
comparative government
research methods in the social sciences
constitution, law, and courts
social problems
contemporary world affairs
social psychology
diversity & discrimination in american society
sociology, intro to
educational psychology
sociology of crime and delinquency state and local government
elements of economics
twentieth century america
england: prehistory-1700
western civilization
england: 1700-present the family
understand today, search yesterday.
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~Pearl Buck
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CCC—One of America’s Best
Corning Community College ranked in the Top 50 of America’s best community colleges by Washington Monthly, scoring highest in the category of Academic challenge.
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“When it comes to quality of instruction [community colleges] outperform not only their two-year peers, but many elite fouryear research universities as well.” ~www.washingtonmonthly.com
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explore your opportunities
Start here, go anywhere. As a member of the State University of New York (SUNY), the courses you take at CCC will easily transfer to most SUNY schools. CCC also works closely with a number of non-SUNY four-year schools to facilitate a smooth transfer. Your academic advisor will work closely with you to ensure you take courses that will transfer into your program at your transfer institution.
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Anne graduated from CCC with a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Mathematics and Sciences with distinction and made the Dean’s List all four semesters of her CCC academic career. Today, Anne is in a public health role as a medical consultant for the Audits and Investigations Branch of the California Department of Health Services.
Meet Anne Walker, MD, MPH, ‘81.
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“CCC fully prepared me for everything I went on to do. When I , I was initially pretty insecure that I would have a difficult time both and at a huge university. What I found, though, was that I was .”
transferred academically socially more than prepared
clubs
student and organizations
activities programming committee christian club the CRIER, student newspaper EPIC (environmental protection information coalition) future educators society gay/straight alliance human service society international and foreign language club math club music guild muse of fire drama club philosophy club psychology club student association government assembly (SAGA) house of representatives student association executive board student senate WCEB, student radio station For more student clubs & organizations, go to www.corning-cc.edu/future/stulife/ clubs.php.
ask about... internships in radio, TV, journalism, technical writing, or public relations field trips to theaters, art studios and museums, and the many other field experiences related to your curriculum fieldwork and seminar in education: work with learners in today’s classroom The Thomas & Barbara Blumer Early Childhood Education Scholarship The Bonnie & Viola Scholarship The Robert & Hertha Rockwell Scholarship The First Heritage Federal Credit Union Scholarship The Conrad R. & Lucy A. Stemski Scholarship The Presidential Scholarship The Robert L. & Leonora Gross Scholarship
abroad
study opportunities
CCC participates in the SUNY Study Abroad Programs, which is committed to developing international dimensions as an integral part of your college education. There are hundreds of overseas study programs in more than 50 different countries.
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Get with CCC. If you are interested in learning more about CCC’s Liberal Arts and Sciences programs, we invite you to…
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Connect . Find out more from the comfort of your own home: corning-cc.edu
corning-cc.edu/future/admissions/ Smart Phone Users: simply scan this bar code to go to corning-cc.edu.
one big happy
family...
You met Anne Walker on page 11. Anne introduces you to more of her family (and CCC’s), below. “[My] brothers and sisters went to CCC: Mark, Matt, Jane, and Peg Walker. Mark went on to get his Ph.D. from Cornell and now works as a professor. Matt went to the University of Maryland and received his Bachelor’s in Engineering. He started up his own business in left: Mark Walker, Mark’s wife Tia Rudd, Seal Beach, California. Jane went on to Cornell From Matt Walker’s wife Jennifer, Matt Walker, Anne and received her Bachelor’s degree. Peg went Walker, and Will Walker. to the University of Binghamton and received a Masters in Geology. All were able to successfully pay for their entire educations, and head along their chosen career paths, thanks to CCC. All are very happy with the education they received. I am indebted to CCC for all it has done for both me and my family!”
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in person
Connect . Our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have about CCC’s Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. To contact Admissions, please call (607) 962-9151 or e-mail admissions@corning-cc.edu. You may also contact the following faculty regarding specific programs. For more information about the Education/Childhood Education program or the Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer) program, please contact: Julie Dick, Coordinator for Childhood Education Program Assistant Professor, Social Sciences & Social Services Phone: (607) 962-9365 or 1-800-358-7171 x9239 E-mail: dick@corning-cc.edu For more information about the Humanities & Social Sciences, A.S. or A.A. programs, please contact: Byron Shaw, Associate Dean of Instruction Communications & Humanities Division Phone: (607) 962-9357 or 1-800-358-7171 x9271 E-mail: shawbp@corning-cc.edu Debbie Beall, Associate Dean of Instruction Social Sciences & Social Services Division Phone: (607) 962-9205 or 1-800-358-7171 x9239 E-mail: beall@corning-cc.edu For more information about the Mathematics & Sciences program, please contact: Bradley Cole, Associate Dean of Instruction Math, Physics, Technology, & Engineering Division Phone: (607) 962-9243 or 1-800-358-7171 x9243 E-mail: colebs@corning-cc.edu Penelope Wilson, Biology/Chemistry Department Chair Professor, Health and Sciences - Bio/Chem Phone: (607) 962-9242 or 1-800-358-7171 x9242 E-mail: wilson@corning-cc.edu
“Asking the proper questions is the central action of . Questions are the that causes the secret doors of the psyche to swing open.”
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Corning Community College is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution, adhering to the guidelines of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the New York State Human Rights Law and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or physical or mental disability, or other factors which cannot be legally used as the basis for employment or educational decisions.