School Alfred University - Alfred - NY - page 2

Program goal The goal of the global studies major is to increase understanding not only of the variety and complexity of modern human patterns, within the particular environments, histories, and traditions of populations ranging from ethnic groups to nation-states, but also of the...

Interdisciplinary and globalAlfred University's history program offers students a challenging and unique perspective because the faculty emphasize interdisciplinary and global learning. Students have an opportunity to take courses in a variety of fields, including    *...

CurriculumAlfred University's Division of Mathematics offers the kind of program that cannot be found in most liberal arts colleges. Because we are a university with significant engineering programs, we can offer a curriculum that is more applications-oriented than those found at...

The Print Media program creates a context for students to negotiate the challenging and complex issues embedded in the making of contemporary printed images. It historically grows out of an experimental approach to image making that was closely aligned to both the kinetic practice of...

Sonic Arts grew out of the Video Arts program at Alfred University and isan integral part of the Division of Expanded Media. Sonic Art is a relatively new and rapidly expanding artistic practice. It has been said by many that there is currently a sonic boom taking place in contemporary...

The Interactive Media program at Alfred University has recently developed out of an interest in the technological art object's ability to be potentially manipulated by the actions and experiences of...

Alfred University students have many opportunities for musical study and performance, regardless of their degree program. In addition to introductory and special topics courses, students can take piano and voice classes or study privately in voice, piano and a variety of instruments....

From the classic to the modernAlfred University philosophy students not only have the opportunity to study classic texts in depth but also to discover cutting edge work in metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of the arts. We believe that ours was one of the first...

The broader curriculum of this school, and the Division of Drawing, Painting and Photography in particular, encourages a cross disciplinary approach to media. At the sophomore level, students will learn basic photographic skills including camera functions, film exposure, film development...

Shaping livesAlfred University's political science major provides students with the background they need to enter careers in government service, business, teaching, journalism, or law as well as preparing them for graduate study. As they learn about the institutions that shape people's...

Students in Alfred University's psychology program learn about human behavior, develop self-discovery skills, and learn to think critically about themselves and others.Hands-on experienceSupervised counseling courses and internships offered exclusively at Alfred University provide...

Alfred University's General Science major is designed for students who are looking for a broad background in the sciences, without the depth of focus on a single science required for an individual science major. It includes courses in biology, chemistry, geology and physics with a...

PhysicsThe Physics major is designed for students who enjoy investigating the world around them by applying fundamental principles in a quantitative manor. Concentrations are offered in    * Astrophysics - for those interested in astronomy    * General...

A degree in sociology offers a solid liberal arts preparation for positions in business, social service, and government. Alfred University's program prepares students for careers in social work, journalism, politics, public relations, business, public administration, or any field that...

OverviewThe Alfred University M.B.A. focuses on decision making and emphasizes the use of technology in management. The curriculum has a special focus on enterprise resource planning (ERP) and integrates the use of SAP business suites (R/3, BW, SCM, SEM, CRM).Graduates of the Alfred...

Performance opportunities and production options abound for students pursuing a theatre degree at Alfred University. Theatre students benefit from:    * A well-rounded liberal arts education, critical for any student of the theatre;    * A depth of study and...

The School of Art & Design offers a 4-year, professional degree program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA). This program provides opportunities to combine studies in ceramic art, art history, drawing, painting, photography, expanded media, and sculpture/dimensional...

Our painting program provides a balance between structured learning experiences and each students unique expression. The rich history of painting is the foundation from which students build their painting language, and contemporary art is the context in which they develop an artistic...