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SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for RMGT

SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for Recreation Management (RMGT), 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 and 90 credits from a 2- and 4-year combined.  Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at SUNY Broome

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

ENG 110 (GE required)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

ENG 111 (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP):

_______ (GE required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice (GEDI):
REC 293 Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Services

_______ No equivalent - consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

_______ (GE required)

Natural Sciences (GENS):

_______ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU): 

______________________

Social Sciences (GESS):

_______________________

The Arts (GEAR):

_______________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): 

_______________________

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable):

_______ Level I (required for B.S.)

Additional Major Requirements

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at SUNY Broome

MGT 253 Principles of Marketing

BUS 141

REC 102 Backpacking

PED 103

REC 101 Recreation Activities (electives: 2 credits)             

(See Cortland advisor for equivalents) ______________

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Recreation Management

School of Professional Studies

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 Recreation Management

If you dream of working at management-level positions in the diverse field of parks, recreation, and community development - this major is for you. You will combine advanced-level study in recreation management with supporting management courses in Economics. As of May 2024, the median annual wage for those with a degree in recreation management was $77,180. Employment of recreation managers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. (Bureau of Labors Statistics, May 2024)

Career Potential

  • Parks and Recreation Director
  • State Park Manager
  • Non-profit Recreation Manager (e.g., YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Camps)
  • Campus Recreation Director
  • Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

  • Resourcefulness, service learning, and independent thinking in and out of the classroom
  • Planning, design, and management of recreation resources
  • Analysis of commercial recreation development and management

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.