Transfer Planning for African American Studies, 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. 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 current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
_______ (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
_______ (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
_______ (GE & major 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): AAS 100 Intro to African American Studies |
________ (major required) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology |
________ (recommended) |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
_______________________ |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): HIS 200 The United States to 1877 |
________ (recommended) |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
_______________________ |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT acceptable) |
_______ Level I (required for B.A.) _______ Level II (required for B.A.) _______ Level III (required for B.A.) _______ Level IV (required for B.A.) |
Concentration options
Students must add a concentration to this program and can choose from the following:
- African American Sociological
- Political and Community Development
- African and African American History
For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
African American Studies
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 African American Studies
Gain in-depth understanding of Africa and the African Diaspora — U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America — and insight into contemporary global issues facing Africana people when you choose one of the concentrations in this major.
Career Potential
- Government service
- Political engagement at the national, state and local levels
- Teaching and Research
- Journalism
- Community Development
- International Affairs and Development
- Family and Discrimination Law
What Will I Learn?
- You’ll engage in a rigorous intellectual, socio-political, historical and cultural curriculum that emphasizes:
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to effectively tackle contemporary societal problems to serve the Africana world in particular and humanity in general
- Multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary courses that expose you to a wide array of contrasting thought
- Debate on important contrasting controversies in the discipline
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.