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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School Departments

Pioneers PROfiles - Rebecca Randall

Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025

“When I came and met the professors, I just knew this is where I wanted to be. They really care about what they’re teaching, and it’s not something you always find with professors. They’re passionate about the subject, and they care about you as an individual.”

Rebecca Randall

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

English and Humanities host pair of events

Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024

“Because we often focus on campus issues, the public debate event is not only a venue for students to hone their public speaking skills through real-world experience, but also an opportunity for faculty and administrators to hear and respond to student voices on contentious issues of academic policy.”

Nicholas Stefanski

Pioneer PROfiles - Jalen Smith

Sun, Feb 2nd, 2025

“You build a sense of community with the people around you, being in the dorms brings people together in a way that you wouldn't expect. You meet lifelong friends.”

Jalen Smith

Nicole Davis receives Alfred State Student Advocate Award

Thu, Aug 26th, 2021

Alfred State College has recognized Nicole Davis, assistant professor of mathematics, as a recipient of its Student Advocate Award.

Nursing AAS program granted Continued Accreditation by ACEN

Mon, Oct 21st, 2024

“We have worked hard to meet the standards set by ACEN and we are excited to continue to educate and prepare our students. Every visit we receive meaningful feedback that will help us evolve and improve our program.” 

Jody Blankenship

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 - Leilani Sloan

Sat, Jan 11th, 2025

“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