Explore, discover, and shape your future by building a foundation for success.

Sample courses from multiple fields, tailor your studies to your career goals, and build a strong foundation for transfer to a four-year program or other specialized pathways. Explore your interests and shape your future with this Liberal Arts program, offered on campus or online.

2 Years Associate of Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"The individual studies associates degree allows students to create their own major, make progress toward a degree we may not have here, or assist students in completing a degree if they have changed their mind a few times." -Dr. Kathleen Casey, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Department:

Individual Studies Department

Academic Location:

Alfred Campus or Online

Student Residency:

Alfred Campus or Remote

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

CourseTitleCredits
COMP1503Writing Studies3
ASDC1012College and Life Skills*2
OR
ASDC1092Methods of Inquiry2
OR
ASDC2011Career Exploration & Planning1
OR
ASDC2193Intro to Academic Literacy3
XXXXxxxGeneral Education MATH Elective3
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Elective3
XXXXxxxxCareer Area Elective3
XXXXxxxxOpen Elective3
Total Credits18-20

Second Semester

CourseTitleCredits
GLST2113Global & Diverse Perspectives3
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Natural Sciences Elective (Course Set)3
XXXXxxxxCareer Area Elective3
XXXXxxxxOpen Elective 
XXXXxxxxHPED Physical Education Elective (Course Set) 
XXXXxxxxCareer Area Elective3
Total Credits12

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Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra

Recommended

  • Geometry
  • Biology

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.