All students enrolled in four year degree programs must complete the requirements of the Core Curriculum. Requirements for Associate and Adult Completion degrees are adjusted in accordance with the needs of these specific programs. Detailed descriptions of the Core Curriculum courses can be found in the catalogue on pp.174-231 The 72 credits which comprise the remainder of the Curriculum are divided between a Foreign Language Component, a Major Requirement Component, and a Miscellaneous Elective Component. Each department of Nyack College divides these credits in accordance with the needs of specific majors. For instance, a foreign language is not required in some programs, and the 65 credits are then devoted to major resquirements and miscellaneous electives only.
Some programs have more or less miscellaneous electives, depending on major requirements.