Home

Social and Behavioral Sciences - Programs

Human Services

Application Code: 
1175
Degree Received: 
Associate in Science (AS)
Academic Department: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description: 

The human services program is a broadly based, applied program emphasizing both professional course work in the human services and course work in the social sciences and liberal arts. Students take courses that provide them with the skills and knowledge to be successful when working in a variety of human services agencies. Students have the opportunity to take electives in specialty areas such as education, substance abuse, criminal justice, and gerontology.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Required: math A (algebra)

Graduation Requirements: 

A minimum of 62 hours is required for graduation. The overall cumulative grade point average required for graduation is 2.0. The student must also have a 2.0 average in core courses and must satisfactorily demonstrate professionalism as outlined in the department's student handbook. All students must complete COMP 1503 (freshman composition) and a one-credit hour course in physical education. In addition, all students must have at least one course in seven of the 10 general education requirements established by the SUNY Provost. Finally, human services graduates must complete a practicum at one of over 70 participating agencies. To be eligible for the practicum, students must be in good academic standing and have complete HUSR 2083, HUSR 4033, and PSYC 1063, having earned a grade of "C"+ (2.5) in the three courses, and have a satisfactory agency background check.

Human Services Management

Application Code: 
2153
Degree Received: 
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Academic Department: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description: 

The baccalaureate degree (BS) program in human services management prepares workers who, as generalists, can work with clients in a wide range of human services agencies and also can employ sound management practices.  This interdisciplinary program prepares students to offer direct service to clients but who also know the basics of program management and supervision.  The program requires students to take lower and upper-level courses in the human services, and additional courses in management, accounting, and leadership.  An upper-level internship of 400 or more hours in a

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 
  • Applicants must have graduated from an approved high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma, and must provide verification of same to the Alfred State College Admissions Office.
  • Applicants without a college degree must submit ACT or SAT scores.  A composite ACT score of 21 or a combined SAT score of 1000 (reading and math) is recommended.
  • Applicants without a college degree must have successfully completed math A or its equivalent.
  • Applicants with previous college course work must submit an official college transcript.
  • Applicants a
Graduation Requirements: 
  • Successful completion of above listed courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least one course in each of the 10 General Education knowledge areas established by SUNY.
  • Minimum of 121-122 total credit hours, of which at least 50 must be at the upper level and 60 must be in the liberals arts and sciences.
  • Ability to pass any background check required by the internship agency.  
  • 2.5 GPA or higher in each upper-level human services course prior to taking the senior internship.
  • 3.0 GPA or higher in the senior internship.    
  • Successful completion of a semester-long internship of at least 400 hours at a departmentally approved human services agency offering management internships.

Liberal Arts & Sciences - Social Science

Application Code: 
0212
Degree Received: 
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Department: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description: 

This transfer program emphasizes course work in the social and behavioral sciences and in the liberal arts. By careful selection of electives, graduates are able to enter baccalaureate programs at the third-year level with all of their 10 general education requirements met.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 
  • Required: math A (algebra)
  • Recommended: math B (geometry and trigonometry), biology
Graduation Requirements: 

A minimum of 61 hours is required for graduation. The overall grade point average required for graduation is 2.0. All students must complete COMP 1503 (freshman composition) and one credit hour of physical education. In addition, all graduates must complete course work in eight of the 10 general education areas established by the SUNY Provost. With careful use of their open electives, students may complete all 10 general education areas.

Alfred State College,  10 Upper College Drive,  Alfred, NY 14802   |   1-800-4-ALFRED (425-3733)