Effective for students who matriculate (new students enrolling in a degree granting program) beginning spring 2011 and after:
The State University General Education Requirement (SUNY-GER) necessitates all baccalaureate students to satisfactorily complete at least 30 credit hours in basic communication (written and oral) and mathematics plus additional courses from at least five of the following eight other general education knowledge areas: natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, Western civilization American history, other world civilizations, the arts, and/or foreign language. Although the SUNY trustees' mandate applies to only baccalaureate students, Alfred State has determined to set similar requirements for many of its associate degree programs as well. This was done in accordance with our curriculum reform initiative and to better serve our students as they transfer to four-year programs. The specific requirements for all Alfred State degrees currently stand as:
| Program | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor degree programs | 7/10 (areas 1, 10 required) |
| AS and AA degree programs | 7/10 (areas 1, 10 required) |
| AAS | 5/10 |
| AAS in Health Information Technology | 3.5/10 (areas 2, 3, 7, 10 - COMP 1503 required) |
| AAS in Nursing | 3.5/10 (areas 2, 3, 7, 10 - COMP 1503 required) |
| AAS in Radiologic Technology | 3/10 (areas 1, 2,10 required) |
| AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 3/10 (areas 1, 2, 10 required) |
| AAS in Veterinary Technology | 3.5/10 (areas 1, 2, 10 - COMP 1503 required) |
Please refer to Academic Regulation 200 for complete graduation requirements.
General education courses taken within the SUNY system will be accepted to satisfy the general education requirement. Please refer to Academic Regulation 305 for complete grade requirements regarding transfer courses into the academic program.
The SUNY-GER applies to students who transfer to Alfred State fall 2002 or later.
- Alfred State, SUNY General Education Requirement and General Education Course Coding System in detail (pdf)
- SUNY General Education Transcript Addendum
- SUNY Alfred General Education Transcript Addendum (pdf)
- SUNY Office of Academic Affairs General Education Initiative Web pages
Contact Us
For questions about general education requirements, you may contact:
Student Records and Financial Services Office
Phone: 1-800-425-3733
Email: sfs@alfredstate.edu