Start your path to a teaching career and be head of the class.

Complete general education and concentration courses in history, science, math, or English while gaining foundational knowledge in adolescent development and education. Small classes and faculty support prepare you to continue your education towards a rewarding career that helps students.

2 Years Associate of Arts

Pioneer Quotes:

"I was accepted to several other SUNY schools after being so well prepared to transfer from Alfred State. I will be attending Geneseo for elementary education!" -Cassie Ingalls, '14

“I like it because I can focus. Alfred State has a personal feel that is perfect to stay on task while studying.” -Marcus Branwell

"I chose Alfred State because it's close to home and affordable." -Trevor Claypool, '19

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Department:

Social & Behavioral Sciences Department

Academic Location:

Alfred Campus

Student Residency:

Alfred Campus

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

CourseTitleCredits
COMP1503Writing Studies3
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Math3-4
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Natural Science with lab4
PSYC1013General Psychology3
OR
SOCI1163General Sociology3
XXXXxxxxGeneral Education Elective3
XXXXxxxxHPED Physical Education Elective (Course Set) 
Total Credits16-17

Second Semester

CourseTitleCredits
XXXXxxxxLiterature Elective (Course Set)3
XXXXxxxxMATH Elective3-4
XXXXxxxxLab science4
GLST2113Global & Diverse Perspectives3
XXXXxxxxComputer Language Elective3
OR
XXXXxxxxPhilosophy Elective3
Total Credits16-17

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Entrance Requirements
  • Biology and Chemistry concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry required
  • History/Social Studies and English concentrations: Algebra required
  • Math and Physics concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics required

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

LAS Adol Ed: Biology and Chemistry

If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Jill Priest Amati
Jill Amati Associate Professor and Department Chair

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.