Alfred University
Alfred, NY 14802
Overview
Alfred University, founded in 1836, is the second-oldest coeducational school in the United States and represents a blend of private and public financing. The University is composed of the College of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the New York State College of Ceramics (which houses the School of Art and Design as well as the School of Engineering). The graduate programs in school psychology are administered by the Division of School Psychology within the Graduate School.
The University has approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 400 graduate students, drawn from thirty-eight states and fifteen countries, which allows close interaction between students and faculty members. About 180 graduate students study part-time and are generally working professionals seeking advanced degrees in their fields.
The Location and Community
Alfred University is located in Alfred, New York, a college town 70 miles south of Rochester, 90 miles southeast of Buffalo, and 60 miles west of Corning. Nestled among the pine-sheltered foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, this popular recreation area is close to ski slopes and the water sports and fishing of the Finger Lakes region. New York City is 6 hours away via the Southern Tier Expressway/I-86.
Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
Alfred University offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Psychology and Master of Arts degrees in school psychology; the Master of Business Administration; the Master of Science in Education degree, leading to New York State teacher or school counselor certification; the Master of Professional Studies degree in community services administration; the Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramic art, electronic integrated arts, glass art, and sculpture; the Master of Science degree in biomedical materials engineering science, ceramic science, glass science, materials science and engineering, and mechanical, electrical, or ceramic engineering; and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in ceramics, glass science, and materials science and engineering.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in school psychology is a 115-credit-hour program that leads to state and national certification as well as New York State license eligibility. The Master of Arts in School Psychology is a three-year, 77-credit-hour program that leads to permanent certification in New York State as well as national certification. Both programs are accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the American Psychological Association (APA). The Master of Business Administration requires a maximum of 60 credit hours but may be completed in a one-year, 30-credit-hour program if the student has an undergraduate degree in business. The Master of Science in Education degree is offered in literacy teacher studies and counseling. Literacy teacher studies is a 30-credit-hour program requiring one year of full-time study and leading to New York State teacher certification. The Counseling Program is a two-year, 60-credit-hour program; upon successful completion of the first 36 credit hours and a comprehensive examination, the candidate is eligible to receive the master's degree and has satisfied the academic requirements for a provisional certificate in school counseling. An additional 24 credits satisfy the academic requirements for New York State permanent certification in school counseling. The Master of Professional Studies in community services administration is a 30-credit-hour program, with an additional 3-credit-hour internship required for students without an employment background in an agency. Successful completion of the program requires an oral comprehensive examination. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in ceramics, glass science, or materials science and engineering requires 90 credits. The Master of Fine Arts degree requires two years' residence.
Facilities & Resources
Extensive laboratory and studio facilities support the engineering and art programs. Alfred University's two libraries, Herrick Memorial Library and Scholes Library of Ceramics, hold more than 320,000 volumes, 1,500 periodical titles in print and 10,000 in electronic format, and 120,000 other documents. The libraries share an online catalog and provide access to hundreds of electronic databases in both general and specialized fields. Access to the Internet and library catalogs worldwide is provided. General purpose and specialized computing labs located throughout the campus provide access to diverse operating systems such as Windows, Macintosh, Unix, and Linux. These labs are open an average of 77 hours per week during the semester. Research centers on campus include the Lea R. Powell Institute for Children and Families, Center for Rural School Psychology, the NSF Industry/University Center for Biosurfaces, the Whiteware Research Center, NYS Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology, the Center for Family Business, and the Institute for Electronic Arts.
Expenses and Aid
Tuition is $33,228 for nonstatutory sector programs and $20,100 for the School of Art and Design and School of Engineering programs.
Financial Aid:
Assistantships are available to qualified full-time graduate students. Generally, assistantships provide a one-half tuition grant but may range up to full tuition. Full tuition grants are available under the Opportunity Fellowship Program. Students in the Master of Fine Arts program receive a full tuition grant and a $4750 stipend for the academic year. Students in the publicly endowed engineering program receive a stipend of up to $20,000 and a full tuition grant for the academic year.
Housing/Living Expenses:
A limited number of residence hall accommodations are available for single students on campus. Room and board cost $11,284 for the academic year. Students should contact the Office of Residence Life for further information about both on- and off-campus housing.
How to Apply / Application
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and the undergraduate record must clearly indicate ability to perform credibly at the graduate level. Applicants must submit a brief personal statement of objectives and reasons for applying to the Graduate School, including professional goals, interests, and a specific plan for studies at Alfred. In addition, applicants should have two letters of recommendation (three for School Psychology Program applicants) and official transcripts of all completed academic work sent directly to the Graduate School Office. Official scores on the GRE General Test are required of applicants to the School Psychology Program. Official scores on the GMAT are required of applicants to the M.B.A. program. Interviews are required for the School Psychology and Counseling Programs. A portfolio is required for applicants to the M.F.A. program. Official TOEFL scores are required of international students whose native language is not English. The TSE is recommended. An application fee of $50 is charged but is waived if the application is made online.
International Students
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Who to Contact
Office of Graduate Admissions
Alfred University
Saxon Drive
Alfred, New York 14802-1232
607-871-2141
800-541-9229
E-mail: gradinquiry@alfred.edu
Graduate Departments
• David Szczerbacki, Provost and Vice President for Academic and Statutory Affairs; Ph.D., Buffalo.
• Alastair Cormack, Professor of Ceramic Science and Interim Dean, School of Engineering; Ph.D., Wales.
Art
M.F.A. in Ceramic Art: John Gill, Professor of Ceramic Art; M.F.A., Alfred.
M.F.A. in Glass Art: Glenn Zweygardt, Professor of Sculpture; M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art.
M.F.A. in Sculpture: Glenn Zweygardt, Professor of Sculpture; M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art.
M.F.A. in Electronic Integrated Arts: Jessie Shefrin, Professor of Printmaking; M.A., New Mexico.
Business Administration
Lori Hollenbeck, Director, M.B.A. Program; M.B.A., Alfred.
Community Services Administration
Robert A. Heineman, Professor of Political Science; Ph.D., American. Research: paradigms for political analysis, program implementation, judicial policy.
Education
Counseling: James F. Curl, Professor of Education; Ph.D., Pittsburgh. Research: group therapy and practice, college student personnel.
Literacy Teacher Studies: Katherine D. Wiesendanger, Professor of Education; Ed.D., Mississippi State. Research: remedial reading methodology, characteristics of effective reading programs, psychology of reading.
Engineering and Sciences
Biomedical Materials Engineering Science: Alan H. Goldstein, Professor of Biology; Ph.D., Arizona. Research: biomedical materials engineering, characterization of molecular and cell biology events at the surface of biomaterials, protein and metabolic engineering for biomaterials applications, molecular dynamic simulations of protein binding to materials.
Ceramic Engineering:
Alastair Cormack, Professor of Ceramic Science and Interim Dean, School of Engineering; Ph.D., Wales. Research: computer modeling of defects in crystalline ceramics, molecular dynamics simulations of glasses, atomic modeling of surfaces.
Ceramic Science:
Alastair Cormack, Professor of Ceramic Science and Interim Dean, School of Engineering; Ph.D., Wales. Research: computer modeling of defects in crystalline ceramics, molecular dynamics simulations of glasses, atomic modeling of surfaces.
Electrical Engineering:
Wallace Leigh, Professor of Electrical Engineering; Ph.D., Northwestern. Research: physics of solid-state devices, CMOS Analog VLSI design, systems-level VLSI design, physics of solid-state devices, defects in photoreflectors and semiconductors.
Glass Science:
Alastair Cormack, Professor of Ceramic Science and Interim Dean, School of Engineering; Ph.D., Wales. Research: computer modeling of defects in crystalline ceramics, molecular dynamics simulations of glasses, atomic modeling of surfaces.
Materials Science and Engineering:
Alastair Cormack, Professor of Ceramic Science and Interim Dean, School of Engineering; Ph.D., Wales. Research: computer modeling of defects in crystalline ceramics, molecular dynamics simulations of glasses, atomic modeling of surfaces.
Mechanical Engineering:
Carl Pian, Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Ph.D., Michigan. Research: high-temperature gasdynamics, MHD power generation, plasmadynamics, electric propulsion, environmental remediation technologies, energy production from biomass and waste fuels, high-temperature air-blown gasification technology, high-temperature-air combustion.
School Psychology
John D. Cerio, Professor of School Psychology; Ph.D., Boston College. Research: counseling psychology, family therapy, play therapy, personality assessment.