SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 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. Of those, 23 major required credits can be transferred. 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): |
_________ (GE required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
_________ (GE required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
_________ (GE required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): |
_________ (GE required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
__________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): GRY 125 Human Geography and Global Development |
No equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless needed for associate degree (major required) |
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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): GRY 120 Cultural Geography |
GEO 120 (major required) |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT acceptable) |
_______ 101 (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications |
CST 119 or BIT 184 |
Choose One Concentration
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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MCS 186 Introductory Programming |
CST 113 OR 127 OR 133 |
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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ECO 221 Economic Statistics or MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
BUS 115 or MAT 124 |
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MGT 253 Principles of Marketing |
BUS 141 |
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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EST 100 Introduction to Environmental Studies |
CHM 123 AND 123L |
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Choose two of the following: |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Geographic Information Systems
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.
- Students must add a concentration to this program. You can choose from Advanced Geospatial Applications, Computer Techniques, Demographics and Business Geographics, or Environmental Science.
- 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 Geographic Information Systems
Prepare to strategically solve real-world problems and come up with cutting-edge solutions through a combination of technology and business skills. You’ll learn the nature of geographic data while recognizing the appropriate applications of GIS technology to solve spatial issues.
Career Potential
- Environmental GIS specialist
- Land use planner
- Marketing and business geographics consultant
- Law enforcement analyst
- Transportation planner
- Emergency response planner
What Will I Learn?
You will receive computer training in
- digital processing of remote sensing observations and cartographic vector data.
- spatial analysis.
- the display of information products in ENVY and GIS software.
The curriculum will provide you with the necessary background to use remote sensing in various fields such as
- military analysis and intelligence.
- environmental monitoring.
- counter-narcotics.
- disaster assessments.
- law enforcement and other related fields.
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.