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Undeclared Major

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Explore your options with an undeclared major.

At Alfred State, you can start strong even if you’re still deciding on your path. The Undeclared Major option allows you to complete core courses in English, math, and social science while sampling electives across academic areas. With the support of faculty and career counselors, you’ll discover your interests and transition into the right degree program within two semesters.

2 Years Associate of Arts

Pioneer Quotes:

"I appreciate that Alfred State offers an undeclared major as I get my feet wet. There are so many people here to help me while I decide my professional major. It's a friendly campus with lots of resources to guide students through any obstacle they may be facing." -Khira Barrett, Alfred State Alumni

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Department:

Individual Studies Department

Academic Location:

Alfred Campus

Student Residency:

Alfred Campus

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Program Details

Courses You May Take

ASDC2011: Career Exploration & Planning

Credits: 1

This course will assist students with exploring and selecting a college major and/or career goal. The students will learn a decision making model designed to make appropriate, well-informed career/life choices. The students will engage in a variety of assessments using software programs and self-directed career searches. Students will complete out of class assignments designed to integrate self-awareness with career options and will develop their own parallel major plan and conduct and write research paper on majors and career areas. This is a pass/fail course.

COMP1503: Writing Studies

Credits: 3

The purpose of Writing Studies is to equip students with rhetorical reading and writing skills necessary for college, the workplace, and beyond. Focusing on the negotiations between authors, texts, and media, students reflect on their own writing practices in context of course readings and independent research. Emphasis is on using instructor and peer feedback to develop effective writing habits, including pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and documenting sources.

LITR2603: Introduction to Literature

Credits: 0-3

This course focuses on literature, thought, and language. Writing is continued in assignments related to readings, class discussions, and lectures. Selections include novels, short stories, poems, and plays.

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Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra

Recommended

  • Biology

SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

As an undeclared student, you’ll strengthen essential academic skills in writing, math, and critical thinking while exploring electives that spark your interest. You’ll also gain confidence through academic advising and career counseling that helps you clarify goals and choose the degree program that fits your strengths and career ambitions.

Facilities and Labs

Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.

With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Kathleen C Ebert
Kathleen Casey, PhD Dean SAS

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.

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