TC3 Transfer Planning for Political Science

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Political Science, (POL), B.A.

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, 18 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.

SUNY General Education
Cortland Degree Requirements	Complete at TC3
Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I	ENGL 100 (required GE)
Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II	ENGL 101 (required GE)
Communication – Presentation (GECP): POL 483 Public Administration & Public Policy	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): POL 110 Politics & Multiculturalism	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)
Mathematics (GEMA): POL 112 Introduction to Political Research	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)
Natural Sciences (GENS):	_______ (required GE)
Humanities (GEHU): POL 102 Foundations of Democracy	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required)
Social Sciences (GESS): POL 100 Intro to American Government and Politics	POSC 103 (GE & major required)
The Arts (GEAR):	_______________________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): POL 100 Intro to American Government and Politics	POSC 103 (major required)
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): POL 101 Introduction to World Politics	POSC 225 (major required) (Offered for spring)
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable):	_______ 101 (required for B.A.) _______ 102 (required for B.A.) _______ 201 (required for B.A.) _______ 202 (required for B.A.)

Additional **Major-Requirements**
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at TC3
POL 326 State and Local Government OR POL 403 Constitutional Law I – Federalism and Interbranch Relations	POSC 104 (Offered for spring) OR PARA/POSC 213

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

Political 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.
You can choose to add a concentration to this major. You can choose from Law and Justice or Public Administration and Public Policy.
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 Political Science

Political science affects the air we breathe, the schools we attend, the jobs we do, the communities we live in and the taxes we pay. If you choose this major, you’ll learn the principles at work behind the decisions that affect every aspect of our lives. If active engagement in the political system is for you, a political science major is a great way to get started.

Career Potential

State or federal legislative aide
Campaign manager
Local, state or federal elected representative
Journalist/reporter
Federal agent
Local, state or national government employee

What Will I Learn?

Complete a core curriculum covering the basics of U.S. and world politics, research techniques and political theory.
Explore the different fields of political science through upper-division coursework
Complete a capstone course either through a seminar or internship experience

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 applications should apply by November 1.
After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.