School of Arts and Sciences

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Arts and Sciences

 
 
 
 


Ranging from sciences to healthcare, agriculture, criminal justice, and the humanities, students choose majors in 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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Pioneer PROfiles - Dean Jackson

Thu, Feb 1st, 2024

“In labs we deal with a variety of livestock species. We have learned how to do medical work and I am looking forward in my future semesters to learning more about artificial insemination and more about genetics. The hands-on opportunities I have gotten here are valuable. These experiences have opened a whole field of careers that were not previously available to me.”

Dean Jackson

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

Students shine at poetry reading

Wed, Nov 8th, 2023

“We had a great showing with a wide variety of original poetry.This is one of our department’s favorite evenings, and I was so impressed by our students’ creativity and courage."

Travis Matteson 

English & Humanities Chair

Saldenha-Raye honored with the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence

Tue, May 9th, 2023

“To be honored with the Norman McConney Award feels amazing and very rewarding as a recognition that all my hard work paid off throughout my years at Alfred State despite my rough start. All the late nights completing assignments and all-nighters was worth it."

Makala Rachel Saldenha-Raye

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.

Alfred State celebrates Bethesda Foundation and new birthing simulator

Mon, Mar 18th, 2024

“What a great day to celebrate the amazing partnership we have had for over thirty years with the Bethesda Foundation. This new birthing simulation laboratory will not only impact our students here at Alfred State, but the impact will be felt throughout the southern tier.”

Dr. Steve Mauro

Alfred State Assistant Professor honored for global perspective

Wed, Mar 6th, 2024

"I am incredibly excited about the work that Alfred State is doing to develop these initiatives across our broad range of degree programs, including vocational. Given the challenges facing us in higher education, framing our civic engagement efforts as an integral part of workforce readiness and democratic citizenship is essential.”

Dr. Angela Graves

Kellogg authors new book in Barry Baskerville series

Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024

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.”