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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is the largest of all our colleges and schools. As the starting line for over 25 majors, it's filled with opportunities that can prepare you for the ever-changing world ahead.

Phi Beta Kappa

Only the top 10% of liberal arts & sciences colleges in the country have been awarded with a chapter of America's most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. Alfred is one of them.

Money For Research

Here the focus is on your passion. That's why we encourage (and occasionally require) you to plan & execute an undergraduate research project. To make sure you get the most out of it, we back your project with funding.

Grants through ARGUS

Honors Program

If you're the type of student who likes to follow a question as far as it goes, you'll thrive in our Honors Program.

Honors at AU

Program	Major	Double Major	Minor	Degree
Academic Exploration	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered
Africana Studies	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Astronomy	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Astrophysics	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BS
Biology (BA)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Biochemistry	Major Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	BS
Biology (BS)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BS
Biopsychology	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Chemistry (BA)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Chemistry (BS)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BS
Coaching	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Communication Studies	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Computer Science	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Criminal Justice Studies	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Data Science	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Education - Art	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Education - Early Childhood/Childhood	Major Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	BS
Education - Middle Childhood/Adolescent	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
English	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Environmental Studies	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Equestrian Studies	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Exercise Science	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Film Studies	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Foreign Language & Culture Studies	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	- Not Offered	BA
French	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Geology	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Gerontology	Major Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Global Studies	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Health Fitness Management	Major Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	BS
History	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Individually Structured Major	Major Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	BA
Interdepartmental Major	Major Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	BA
Life & Physical Sciences	Major Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	BA
Literature	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Mathematics (BA)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Mathematics (BS)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BS
Mathematics with a Concentration in Actuarial Science	Major Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered	BS
Philosophy	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Physics (BA)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Physics (BS)	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BS
Planetary Science	- Not Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered
Political Science	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Pre-Art Therapy Advising	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered
Pre-Health	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered
Pre-Law Advising	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	- Not Offered
Psychology	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Public Law	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Religious Studies	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Science Policy	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Social Justice Studies	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Sociology	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Spanish	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	Minor Offered	BA
Sports and Health Sciences	Major Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered	BS
Sustainable Practice	Major Offered	Double Major Offered	- Not Offered
Women's and Gender Studies	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered
Writing	- Not Offered	- Not Offered	Minor Offered

BA - Bachelor of Arts BS - Bachelor of Science BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts

* Corning Community College degree completion program

See All Undergraduate Majors & Minors

Program	Masters	Doctorate	Certificate	Additional Info

MA - Master of Arts MS - Master of Science MS Ed - Master of Science in Education MBA - Master of Business Administration MFA - Master of Fine Arts MPA - Master of Public Administration

PhD- Doctorate of Philosophy PsyD- Doctorate of Psychology

CAS- Certificate of Advanced Study

* Corning Community College degree completion program

** CITE / New York City Low Residency Program

See All Graduate Programs

Explore

You will be encouraged to explore the many fields, subjects, and resources available at Alfred University. As part of a comprehensive university, you can take courses in business, art and design, and engineering.

Advising

We believe in-depth academic relationships and advice are key to the success of our students and our college. During your first year, you'll meet with your faculty advisor on a regular basis and the relationship will only grow with time.

Design Your Own Major

When your curiosity and passion go beyond our established majors, the Individually Structured major gives you the opportunity to drive your plan of study.

Individually Structured Major

Liberal Arts & Sciences Student Stories

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"Reaching out to the advisors at Alfred University was one of the best decisions for my career I have ever made. I now have a great plan and a clear..."

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K Parks Consulting

"I went on and earned a Master's Degree and PhD in the field, and it's all due to the experience at AU and the Psychology department."

Communication & Global Studies Applied to a Military Career

"Alfred is what you make it. If you want to be adventurous and try new things, there is always someone willing to share their experiences at every c..."

APEX: Biology & Chemistry Research

"Before starting this [APEX] experience, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian but was unsure of what path I would follow within the profession. Perf..."

APEX: Health Fitness Management

"As students, we only get so much hands-on experience. This internship helped link my classroom learning with real-world applications in the field o..."

APEX: Engineering & Chemistry with a Side of Glassblowing!

"The APEX grant provided me with the ability to focus solely on the internship I was working as opposed to being distracted by the stress of financi..."