Transfer Planning for Adolescence Education: Biology, 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. Of those, 48 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.
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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): ESL 406 Educating English Language Learners |
_______ (GE & major required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
_______ (GE & major required) |
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Natural Science (GENS): |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Science (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology |
_______ (major required) |
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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): |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
_______ Level I (required for B.S.) _______ Level II (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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| BIO 213 Fundamentals of Ecology and Evolution (4 cr.) |
___________________ |
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BIO 314 Cell Biology (4 cr.) |
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CHE 227 General Chemistry I & CHE 277 (lab) (4 cr.) |
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CHE 228 General Chemistry II & CHE 278 (lab) (4 cr.) |
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CHE 300 Organic Chemistry I & CHE 303 (lab) (4 cr.) |
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GLY 261 Physical Geology (4 cr.) |
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PSY 232 Adolescent Psychology |
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BIO 304 Microbiology (4 cr.) (elective) |
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BIO 412 General Ecology (4 cr.) (elective) |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Adolescence Education: Biology
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: Biology
If you’re looking for a nationally accredited, rigorous program in the sciences that sets high performance standards for students, consider SUNY Cortland, known for its high-caliber teacher education. Our graduates credit their experiences in biology courses and their professional preparation as outstanding for a career in teaching adolescents.
Career Potential
A degree in adolescence education: biology will make you highly competitive in the job market as a biology teacher or for acceptance into quality graduate programs around the country. Options include graduate degrees in biology, education, administration or related fields.
Special Features
- Newly renovated state-of-the-art classrooms and labs
- Elective courses ranging from molecular genetics to marine biology
- Faculty with expertise representing the breadth of biological sciences
- Interact with faculty on independent research projects
- Participate in Biology Club events and explore science beyond the classroom
- Field experiences in the Adirondacks, Belize or Costa Rica
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.