SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for Adolescence Education: Earth Science (AES), B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENG 110 (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENG 111 (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): GLY 262 Historical Geology |
________ no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
________ no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): GLY 261 Physical Geology (4 cr.) |
GLG 115 (GE & major required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 121 Calculus A OR MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
MAT 146 OR MAT 160 OR MAT 124 (GE & major required) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology |
PSY 110 (GE & major required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
________________ |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
________________ |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
________________ |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
________________ |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
_______ 101 (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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GLY 262 Historical Geology (4 cr.) |
GLG 125 (may not be offered) |
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CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.) |
CHM 145 AND 145L |
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CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.) |
CHM 146 AND 146L |
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Choose one sequence (12 credits): BIO 110 Principles of Biology AND BIO 111 Principles of Biology II AND BIO 113 Principles of Biology II Lab AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat |
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PHY 155 Astronomy with Lab (4 cr.) |
PHS 113 (may not be offered) |
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PSY 232 Adolescent Psychology |
PSY 212 |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Adolescence Education: Earth Science
School of Arts and Sciences
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Adolescence Education: Earth Science
You’ll want a strong foundation in the space and geosciences if your ambition is to teach Earth science in a middle or high school. Your SUNY Cortland program includes course work in all areas of Earth science needed for New York state certification together with supporting courses for the General Science extension. Add quality professional teacher education preparation, and you’ll be on track for a rewarding career in the public or private schools.
Career Potential
- Earth science teacher (grades 7-12)
- Naturalist or interpreter
- Earth scientist
What Will I Learn?
- Study the space, atmospheric, geological and water systems of Earth
- Learn classroom skills for effective teaching
- Develop writing and presentation skills for professional development
- Take course work in related math and sciences
- Fieldwork and hands-on learning infused throughout the program
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applicants should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.
Cortland’s Urban Recruitment of Educators (C.U.R.E.) Program (Fall Applicants Only)
- SUNY Cortland’s C.U.R.E. program provides scholarship support, mentoring and programming to eligible students interested in working in urban education after graduation.
- Students from demographic groups that are underrepresented in teaching or students who have a serious interest in urban education are eligible to apply.
- Admission in the C.U.R.E. program is open to Fall applicants only. Applications can be submitted online.