TC3 Transfer Planning for Adolescence Education: Earth Science

Tompkins Cortland Community College 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.

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): GLY 262 Historical Geology	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): ESL 406 Educating English Language Learners	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)
Natural Sciences (GENS): GLY 261 Physical Geology (4 cr.)	GEOL 101 (GE & major required)
Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 201 Statistical Methods	MATH 200 (GE & major required)
Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology	PSYC 103 (GE & major required)
Humanities (GEHU):	________________
The Arts (GEAR):	________________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):	________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):	________________
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)	_______ 101 (required for B.S.) _______ 102 (required for B.S.)

Additional Major Requirements (23 credits)
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at TC3
GLY 371 Meteorology (4 cr.)	METR 101 (offered occasionally)
CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.)	CHEM 107
CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.)	CHEM 108
Choose one sequence (12 credits): BIO 110 Principles of Biology AND BIO 111 Principles of Biology II & BIO 113 Principles of Biology II Lab AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat OR BIO 110 Principles of Biology OR BIO 111 Principles of Biology II & BIO 113 Principles of Biology II Lab AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat AND PHY 106 Elementary Electricity, Light, & Sound OR BIO 211 Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat AND PHY 106 Elementary Electricity, Light & Sound	BIOL 104, BIOL 105 AND PHSC 104 BIOL 104 OR BIOL 105 AND PHSC 104 AND PHSC 105 BIOL 104, PHYSC 104, AND PHYSC 105
PSY 232 Adolescent Psychology	PSYC 207

* 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 applications 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.