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Undeclared Major

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Matt Hollis, Department Chair
Email address: hollismj@alfredstate.edu

If you’re undecided about your career goals, the undeclared major may be right for you. This program gives you the opportunity to try different options and select a course of study the first two semesters that fits your interests and background. Along the way, you can take advantage of extensive support services, including career planning and counseling, offered by caring faculty and staff throughout the program.

Since the primary goal of the program is to explore various academic areas of interest, individual course schedules will vary. The suggested program includes both a component of core courses (English, math, social science) and a component of electives in support of your interests.

Students enrolled in the undeclared major must transfer to a degree-granting program within two semesters. Depending on the choice of major, students may enter the workforce upon graduation, or continue their education in a bachelor’s degree program.

Entrance Requirements/recommendations

Required: Algebra

Recommended: Biology

Office of Accessibility Services

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.

Undeclared Major

TYPICAL TWO-SEMESTER PROGRAM

First

XXXX xxx1 Career Exploration and Planning* 1
XXXX xxx3 Freshman Composition** 3
XXXX xxx3 Math 3
XXXX xxx3 Social Science Elective 3
XXXX xxxx Exploratory Elective 3-4
XXXX xxxx Exploratory Elective 3-4
      16-18

Second

XXXX xxx3 Introduction to Literature 3
XXXX xxxx Math or Science 3-4
GLST 2113 Global & Diverse Perspectives 3
XXXX xxxx Exploratory Elective 3
XXXX xxxx Exploratory Elective 3-4
      15-17

*ASOP students will also take other ASDC courses

**Some students may be required to also take COMP 1403 based on placement