Required: Successful completion of an associate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Students must either possess an associate degree or have amassed at least 60 credit hours toward a degree, including courses that fulfill five different general education fields.
Students entering the program should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
The electrical engineering technology programs provide the skills and occupational competence necessary for entry into the field as an electronic or electrical technician, or technologist. The technician works with and is responsible for all the electronic equipment in the field.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21. Recommended: Physics
Graduation Requirements:
138 semester credit hours
60 semester credit hours of liberal arts and sciences from at least seven of the General Education content groups: mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, western civilization, American history, other world civilization, arts, foreign language, and basic communications (must include COMP 1503)
Minimum of 45 hours upper division
Minimum of 24 hours upper division in major
Minimum of 30 hours upper division in residence
2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 2.0 grade point average in major courses (BSET, ELET, EMET, CISY)
Approval of department faculty
Courses which repeat or significantly overlap courses taken in the student's associate degree program cannot be taken for upper level credit. If the associate degree covered the subject matter in one of the required baccalaureate courses, a different course must be substituted and approved by the faculty adviser.
The electrical engineering technology programs provide the skills and occupational competence necessary for entry into the field as an electronic or electrical technician or technologist. The technician works with and is responsible for all the electronic equipment in the field.
28 semester credit hours of liberal arts and sciences from at least five of the General Education content groups: mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, western civilization, American history, other world civilization, arts, foreign language, and basic communications (must include COMP 1503)
2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 2.0 grade point average in major courses (ELET, EMET)
Alfred State offers an online associate of applied science in health information technology (HIT) which combines a profession in health care with information technology.
Alfred State has offered traditional HIT courses on-campus since 1968 and has offered the Internet-based since 1999.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: high school biology or equivalent Must be able to visually read computer monitor. Must be able to use keyboard and mouse. Recommended: Keyboarding, MS Office Professional Must be able to attend Professional Practice Experience (PPE) courses including 160 hours at a health care facility within reasonable driving/travel distance to student’s home.
Graduation Requirements:
HIT students are required to earn a grade of a least a "C" or better in each BIOL and MEDR prefix course prior to placement in the PPEs. Students must also earn a grade of at "C" in the MEDR courses to graduate from the C&RS program. Additionally, students must be able to complete the onsite PPE hours at a health care facility.
Should a student fail MEDR or BIOL courses a second time: Students may re-take MEDR and/or BIOL courses as a continuing education student. Then, upon successful completion with a "C" or better, apply for readmission to the C&RS program. Or, students may retake the BIOL/MEDR equivalent courses on-campus at Alfred State or at another college, and transfer the credit back to Alfred State after having obtained pre-approval of the course for transfer credit and earning a grade of "C" or better.
The Bachelor of Technology degree in information technology: applications software development at Alfred State is designed to prepare graduates to enter the work force as IT professionals with a special emphasis in programming and database applications. A four-course sequence in database application is provided. The programming language sequence includes modern languages such as VB.NET, Java, and C++. In addition, students receive a sound foundation in web development, networking, and microcomputer systems. Additional upper-level courses are provided in management, oral and written communication, and business. A full semester internship is included.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra,Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Graduation Requirements:
128 credit hours inclusive of physical education courses
39 credit hours in major field required courses
24 credit hours in professional courses
18 credit hours in core concentration
30 credit hours in liberal arts courses
a 2.5 grade point average in the major is needed for the required internship
other requirements as stated in College academic regulations
8 general education areas are required with 3 of 5 (art, language, American history, western civilization, other world civilizations)
The Bachelor of Technology degree in information technology: network administration at Alfred State is designed to prepare graduates to enter the work force as IT professionals with a special emphasis in networking. A five-course sequence in networking includes network operating systems, directory access protocols, system administration, advanced routing and switching, network security and network design, computer hardware, interoperability, and design. The department has a Cisco-certified academy and the college has a Pearson Vue testing center. After completing their coursework, students will have a strong foundation to obtain professional certification in the following areas: Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA), CCNA Security, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, CompTIA A+, and Network+. Core courses provide students with a foundation in other areas including Web server administration, programming database application, and microcomputer systems. Additional upper-level courses are provided in oral and written communication, management, and business. A full semester internship is included.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Graduation Requirements:
128 credit hours inclusive of physical education courses
39 credit hours in major field required courses
24 credit hours in professional courses
30 credit hours in liberal arts/general education courses
18 credit hours in core concentration
a 2.5 grade point average in the major is needed for the required internship
other requirements as stated in College academic regulations
8 general education areas are required with 3 of 5 (art, language, other world civilizations, American history or western civilization)
The Bachelor of Technology degree in information technology: web development at Alfred State is designed to prepare graduates to enter the work force as IT professionals with a special emphasis in web development and applications. Web publishing, programming and web server administration provide the upper-level of courses. Additionally, the web is integrated across the entire program beginning with the very first course. Through core courses students are given a general foundation in programming, database administration, networking, and microcomputer systems. Additional upper-level courses in oral and written communication, management, and business are provided. A semester-long internship is included.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.
Graduation Requirements:
128 credit hours inclusive of physical education courses
39 credit hours in major field required courses
24 credit hours in professional courses
18 credit hours in core concentration
30 credit hours in liberal arts/general education courses
a 2.5 grade point average in the major is needed for the required internship
other requirements as stated in College academic regulations
8 general education areas are required, with 3 of 5 (art, language, other world civilizations, American history, western civilization)
The program has a series of technical courses designed to familiarize the graduate with all aspects of construction management; a series of related courses in math, science, and several business courses which give the graduate a broad-based education that will provide the skills needed in a leadership role in today's construction business.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21. Recommended: Physics
The computer engineering technology program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to secure employment as technicians or technologists who are capable of installing, designing, supporting, and maintaining computer systems and networks. This is a hands-on, technically oriented program with a focus on computer system hardware and network infrastructure, but does include software development and operating systems course work.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with recommended SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21. Recommended: Physics
Graduation Requirements:
131 semester credit hours in eight-semester program
60 semester credit hours of liberal arts and sciences from at least seven of the General Education content groups: mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, western civilization, American history, other world civilization, arts, foreign language, and basic communications (must include COMP 1503)
Minimum of 45 hours upper division
Minimum of 24 hours upper division in major
Minimum of 30 hours upper division in residence
2.0 cumulative grade point average, and 2.0 grade point average in major courses (BSET, CISY, ELET, EMET)
The machine tool technology program features instruction in the safe operation of all basic machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, various saws, and grinding equipment, as well as proper measurement and inspection of parts. Interpreting engineering drawings and mathematical calculations required by all machinists is also presented.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Recommended: Algebra
Graduation Requirements:
A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average.
Students are required to have earned a minimum grade of "C" in MACH CALC I & II and also MATT 4003 senior project. (Articulation is available in MACH. CALC area.)
This program is available on campus and online.
This program is taught online.
