Transfer Planning for Adolescence Education: Earth Science, 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.
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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): GLY 262 Historical Geology |
_________ (GE & major required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): ESL 406 Educating English Language Learners |
_________ (GE & major required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): GLY 261 Physical Geology (4 cr.) |
_________ (GE & major required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
_________ (GE & major required) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology |
_________ (major required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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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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GLY 371 Meteorology (4 cr.) |
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CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.) |
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CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.) |
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Choose one sequence: BIO 110 Principles of Biology AND BIO 111 Principles of Biology II AND BIO 113 Principles of Biology II Lab AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat (12 credits) OR BIO 110 Principles of Biology OR BIO 111 Principles of Biology II AND BIO 113 Principles of Biology II Lab AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat AND PHY 106 Elementary electricity, Light & Sound (12 credits) OR BIO 211 Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology (4 cr.) AND BIO 212 Fundamentals of Organismal Biology (4 cr.) AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat (12 credits) OR BIO 211 Fundamentals of Cell & Molecular Biology AND PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics & Heat (4 cr.) AND PHY 106 Elementary Electricity, Light & Sound (4 cr.) (12 credits) |
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PHY 155 Introductory Astronomy (4 cr.) |
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PSY 232 Adolescent Psychology |
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* 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.