School of Arts and Sciences

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School of
Arts and Sciences

 
 
 
 


Ranging from sciences to healthcare, agriculture, criminal justice, and the humanities, students choose Alfred State’s School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) to satisfy their curiosity and thirst for learning. Here students build career skills along with a sense of self, ethical awareness, critical reasoning, and analytical thinking.

Students can choose this school to become high-paid, job-secure health professionals with an associate or bachelor’s degree. Arts and Sciences is home to traditional liberal arts studies that are great for transfer and career flexibility. Associate and bachelor’s degrees in individualized and interdisciplinary studies also allow students to shape their own path to a satisfying and successful future.

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McLean awarded the Student Advocate Award

Tue, May 6th, 2025

“She wants to make changes for the betterment of the agriculture department and is willing to help with anything agricultural related.”

Meet the Students - Rachel Hooper

Fri, Jan 19th, 2024

“Coming to Alfred State I was nervous about making friends, but it was super easy to meet new people and learn about people from across the country.” 

Rachel Hooper

Five members of the Alfred State community honored with Chancellor’s Award

Mon, May 19th, 2025

Jason Doviak, Phil Schroeder, Janice Stafford, Megan Clark, and Theresa Toth-Fleischman were honored for earning SUNY Chancellor Awards at the annual Alfred State Employee Recognition Celebration.

Pioneer PROfiles - Tyson Comfort

Mon, Jun 9th, 2025

“If you cannot decide or if you are struggling in classes, they have people to help. There are advisors, success coaches, tutors, and resident assistants. They have gotten me through a lot and eased the stress and the transition into college.”

Tyson Comfort

Pioneer PROfiles - Cohle Whitehouse

Mon, Mar 10th, 2025

“The professors here are great. Learning how to use your resources, especially with the professors, is such an important tool. The math lab is helpful, and I use it all the time. Office hours with professors are also something I have found beneficial.”

Aquilina, Cady, and Willson honored with Advising Award

Tue, Jun 17th, 2025

A trio of Alfred State faculty members were honored with the Excellence in Faculty Advising Award. Tony Aquilina (Assistant Professor Business), Stephen Cady (Instructor Building Trades), and Breanna Willson (Assistant Professor Nursing).

Pioneer PROfiles - Grace Strauss

Thu, Jan 9th, 2025

“I have loved getting to go to clinicals right off the bat and not having to wait. Having our live labs has been great in helping understand the material.” 

Grace Strauss

Pioneer PROfiles - Lillian Haley

Mon, Apr 7th, 2025

“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