Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Recreation, (REC), B.S.
The following SUNY Cortland courses are recommended by the department to complete prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. All classes are three (3) credits unless otherwise noted. SUNY Transfer Path courses are underlined and notated in blue. Transfer students who have completed SUNY General Education prior to attending SUNY Cortland will have met their General Education requirements at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENGL 100 (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENGL 101 (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): |
GEOL 101 (GE required, major recommended) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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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): |
RECR 150 (major recommended) |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable): |
_______ 101 (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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REC 271 Foundations in Recreation |
RECR 110 |
| REC 293 Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Services
(will also fulfill GE Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice) |
RECR 210 (Fall only) |
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REC 380 Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services |
RECR 120 (Fall only) |
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CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications |
Must do all 3 – CAPS 111, 121, 131 |
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Two Recreation activity courses (2 cr) |
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Electives (16 credits)
Total: 64
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Recreation
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
Contribute to the health and well-being of individuals and their communities with a major in recreation. A foundation in liberal arts, leadership, human relations and management skills, will help prepare you for a variety of career opportunities. With a high employment rate (more than 95 percent of graduates), recreation is your golden ticket to excellence after graduation.
Career Potential
- Parks and recreation director
- Activity director
- YWCA/YMCA director
- Camp director
What Will I Learn?
- Choose a curriculum focused on working with youth or older adults.
- Resourcefulness, service learning and independent thinking in and out of the classroom
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.