Nursing Dual Degree (AAS and BS)
Real -World Learning, Career-Ready Nursing
At Alfred State, you can earn both your Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing in just four years. This innovative pathway provides an accelerated route to becoming a registered nurse while advancing your education toward a bachelor's degree.
Students complete the associate degree requirements and become eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination after the third year, allowing them to enter the nursing profession while continuing their BS in Nursing studies. The bachelor's degree is completed in the fourth year, preparing graduates for expanded career opportunities, leadership roles, and graduate education.
Pioneer Quotes:
"To honor my teachers... your professionalism, work ethic, and knowledge, have inspired me through all my years of nursing. My patients and students have benefited from these instructors. You have truly made an impact in the world of nursing!" -Karen Aylor
Why Choose the Nursing Dual Degree?
- Earn both an AAS and BS degree in just four years
- Become eligible for RN licensure after three years
- Gain extensive real-world clinical experience
- Graduate prepared for today's healthcare workforce and future career advancement
- Build a strong foundation for leadership, specialized nursing roles, and graduate study
- Start your nursing career sooner while earning the bachelor's degree increasingly preferred by healthcare employers.
- New York State requires bachelor's degree within 10 years of obtaining RN licensure
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Length of Program:
2 and 4 Years
Department:
Academic Location:
Alfred Campus or Online
Student Residency:
Alfred Campus or Remote
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Accreditation
The Nursing AAS and the BS in Nursing Programs at SUNY Alfred State are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the AAS Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404)875-5000
Which Nursing Program is Right for me?
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Nursing (AAS)Traditional 2-Year path to entering the nursing profession.
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Nursing Dual Degree (AAS and BS)An accelerated pathway to becoming an RN in four years.
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Nursing (RN to BS)Designed for RNs who want to advance their career in nursing.
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Practical Nursing12-Month intensive program to quick-start your nursing career.
Program Details
Courses You May Take
BIOL1404: Anatomy & Physiology I
Credits: 0-4
PSYC1013: General Psychology
Credits: 3
SOCI1163: General Sociology
Credits: 3
Entrance Requirements
Admissions Entrance Requirements
Pre-requisite entrance requirements for this program include high school or college courses in:
• Algebra
• Biology
• Chemistry
Note: After graduating with Nursing AAS degree, students have one semester in which to secure RN
licensure to progress further in Nursing Dual Degree program.
Program Progression
Year 1
- Complete general education and foundational coursework
Years 2 & 3
- Complete AAS nursing coursework and select upper-level BSN courses
Gain hands-on clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings
Become eligible to take the NCLEX-RN after successful completion of Year 3
Year 4
- Complete advanced baccalaureate nursing coursework
Develop skills in leadership, evidence-based practice, community health, and professional nursing
NOTE: For continued progression towards the BS in Nursing Degree, students must obtain their RN
license within one semester after graduating with their AAS in Nursing Degree.
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
In nursing, you’ll progress from foundational patient care to advanced clinical practice, gaining extensive hospital experience along the way. You’ll integrate specialties like pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health into your training while building confidence through supervised clinical rotations. AAS graduates are NCLEX-RN eligible by year three, and the BS extends your expertise into leadership, research, and community health. Together, the dual degree equips you with both hands-on skills and advanced preparation for long-term career growth.
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.
LAND A GREAT CAREER
Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.
See how your Alfred State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.
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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.
