The mathematics and science emphasis serves students who wish to transfer and enter career programs which depend upon a background in mathematics and/or science.
Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), Biology; Chemistry or Physics
Articulation agreements are available with Alfred University (biology), Syracuse (environmental science), New York Chiropractic College, and SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (joint admission).
A minimum of 60 credit hours is required for graduation with a cumulative index of 2.0. Students must also have a cumulative index of at least 2.0 in mathematics and science sequence courses.
This program offers two options: liberal arts & sciences-math & science or pre-environmental science & forestry. The first allows students the opportunity to concentrate in either math and/or science. This program is designed in such a way that the student and adviser work together to match courses at Alfred State with first- and second-year courses at the desired transfer school so that the student may enter a baccalaureate program as a full third-year student. Some typical fields of study which graduates choose to enter are mathematics, statistics, math or science education, physical education, biology, chemistry, physics, physical therapy, athletic training, engineering, pre-med, pre-vet, dentistry, or pharmacy.
A full-time student typically enrolls each semester in five courses which is equivalent to 15-18 credit hours. Most three-credit-hour courses meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 50 minutes or Tuesday, Thursday for 1 hour 15 minutes. Four-credit-hour math courses meet four times per week, while lab science courses meet three times, with a two-four hour lab once a week.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman Composition | 3 | ||
| Mathematics | 3-4 | ||
| Science | 4 | ||
| Psychology or Sociology | 3 | ||
| Gen Education Elective | 3 | ||
| 16-17 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature | 3 | ||
| Mathematics | 3-4 | ||
| Science | 4 | ||
| Gen Education Elective or Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Computer Language | 3 | ||
| 16-17 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and/or Science | 6-8 | ||
| Gen Education Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 6 | ||
| 15-17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and/or Science | 6-8 | ||
| Gen Education Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 6 | ||
| 15-17 | |||
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.