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Program	Degree	Description
Accounting	Associate in Applied Science (AAS)	The accounting program is one of the most established and respected programs within the business discipline. It is a computer-based program in which accounting theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial accounting issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue a four-year degree. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's business workplace:
Agricultural Business	Associate in Applied Science (AAS)	It is an exciting time to be an agricultural business student. One out of every six jobs in the American economy is related to agriculture and food businesses. The curriculum in agriculture business is designed to provide students with the technical and business skills necessary to be successful in our nation's largest industry. Career opportunities in agribusiness range from managing a farm (dairy, beef, equine, vegetable, fruit, crops) to working in the nurserie, timber, banking, or publishing industries. Ample opportunities are available in the management of farm supply stores or cooperatives, agricultural input sales, insurance, real estate, agricultural processing, and manufacturing industries.
Agricultural Technology	Associate in Applied Science (AAS)	The agricultural technology program provides students the flexibility to select elective courses to fit their career goals. Students can choose concentrations of courses in animal science or plant science.
Air Conditioning and Heating Technology	Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)	The air conditioning and heating courses deal with all phases of residential and commercial installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. It includes forced air, hot water and steam heating, gas and oil burner systems, along with hands-on air conditioning and heat pump technology.
Architectural Engineering Technology	Associate in Applied Science (AAS)	The architectural engineering technology program offers a concentration of courses in architectural design and graphic communication as well as material in related areas such as structures, mechanical systems, professional practice, and construction technology.
Architectural Technology	Bachelor of Science (BS)	The Bachelor of Science in architectural technology at Alfred State is a pre-professional program that focuses on history, design theory, and building systems, along with the graphic and oral communication skills required to present design ideas to others. A variety of graphic tools and techniques are explored in the studios including freehand drawing, physical models, 2D and 3D building information modeling, and animation applications. Software such as Adobe Revit, 3ds Max, and Photoshop are used throughout the program. Students are exposed to a wide range of software programs, graphic communication techniques, and problem-solving skills.
Architecture	Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)	The Bachelor of Architecture program at Alfred State offers students a comprehensive architectural education emphasizing detailed technical knowledge of building systems and grounding in the art of architectural design, including studies of the poetry of light, of construction, and of expressing the inherent beauty of materials.
Autobody Repair	Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)	This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical experience and classroom training applicable to the autobody repair field. Laboratory experience ranges from spot repair, total wreck repair, specialized paint jobs, estimating, and rust repair to frame straightening.
Automotive Service Technician	Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)	This specialization includes 1,800 hours of practical and classroom training in general automotive repair geared to automotive dealership and independent garage practice. Students receive experience on all types of automobiles, including domestic, imported, gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels. All systems of the automobile are covered in the instruction including the latest gasoline fuel injection, electronic controls, emission controls and automatic transmission overhaul.
Biological Science	Associate in Applied Science (AAS)	The biological science program prepares graduates to function in various scientific laboratories or to continue their education in a number of science or pre-professional fields. The program provides a foundation in biology, chemistry, and mathematics as well as a common core of general studies in English and social sciences. Biological science is a flexible program that can be tailored to fit the educational requirements of a variety of laboratory-related occupations.

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