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

Growing career opportunities at the Alfred State farm

Thu, Oct 10th, 2024

“This event allows us to bring students from across the state. School districts are here from as far as three hours away and they are being introduced to Alfred State and all the hands-on activities that we have.”

Kishan Zuber

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

Pioneer PROfiles - DA Burton

Wed, Jun 26th, 2024

“I chose Alfred State based on reputation and some of my family members had attended. I wanted to leave behind the work I was doing that did not require a degree and focus on my writing.”

DA Burton

Pioneer PROfiles - Kaytlin Cottrell

Tue, Jun 18th, 2024

“With interdisciplinary studies I can pick classes of different interests that I have. My main interests are in psychology and sociology. It is like I am making my own career, making my own degree.”

Kaytlin Cottrell

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

Nutrition classes participate in active learning experiences

Tue, Oct 15th, 2024

“These field trips provide an opportunity for students to not only learn more but it introduces them to people and places in our college community, which can help foster relationships and promote healthy choices.”

Jennifer Ross

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.”