Social and Behavioral Sciences

Pioneer PROfiles - Allison Bateson

“Everything I saw was engaging and connected to real-world experiences. I learned about opportunities and career paths that I hadn’t even considered before.” - Allison Bateson Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Peter Tonkery

"My internship was eye-opening. It helped me understand the kind of work I want to do and confirmed that this is the right career path for me." - Peter Tonkery Read Article

Internship with Alfred Police helps bring classroom lessons to life

“The experience helped reinforce and deepen my knowledge by putting it into practice. I learned about penal law and how laws are applied in real-life situations, not just in theory.” - Evelissa Zayas Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Lillian Haley

“Our professors have worked in the field before. It is interesting to hear their stories and experiences and being able to connect that within class.” Lillian Haley Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Leilani Sloan

“I chose Alfred State because it is close to home and it had a good program. I want to help people and make an impact on people in our world today.” Leilani Sloan Read Article

Kellogg authors new book in Barry Baskerville series

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, has authored his ninth book in a series of mystery stories for children entitled “Barry Baskerville and the Stolen Car.” Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles - Jenna Plouse

“The sisters really took me in. They joke that I came around and I never left. I knew they had me my back. It was an amazing support system. This is always going to be my home away from home.” Jenna Plouse Read Article

Pioneer PROfiles- Mattison Buckley

“At first, I was more interested in getting an associate degree and then I met my incredible advisor who swayed me into switching into the four-year program. I have learned so much from my professors. Criminal justice is so broad, there is so many different opportunities in it.” Mattison Buckley Read Article

Aftuck, Bryant and Ray honored with Advising Excellence Award

Daniel Aftuck, Aric Bryant, and David Ray were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual recognition ceremony. Read Article

Professor Whitman publishes a new book

Dr. Mark Whitman, an associate professor in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at Alfred State, recently published the book "A New Understanding of Burnout: Empowering Change Through Prevention: Cracking the code of burnout of public safety but important for you!" Read Article