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Transfer Planning for Anthropology

Transfer Planning for Anthropology, 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. Of those, 19 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.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at current college

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

 _________ (GE required)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

 _________ (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): ANT 312 Peoples of the Middle East

 _________ (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):
ANT 230 Prejudice and Discrimination

_________ (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

_________ (GE required)

Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):

_________ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU):

_________________

Social Sciences (GESS): ANT 102 Intro to Cultural Anthropology

_________ (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

_________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS)

_________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):  ANT 102 Intro to Cultural Anthropology

__________ (major required)

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is 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.)

Additional Major-Requirements

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

ANT 103 Archaeological Principles in Cultural Context

_______________________

ANT 104 Intro to Biological Anthropology

_______________________

ANT 251 Introduction to Language Study

_______________________

Choose two elective courses:

ANT 301 Native American Archaeology

ANT 304 Peoples of Africa

ANT 310 Peoples of South and Southeast Asia

ANT 311 Peoples of East Asia

 

_______________________

_______________________

_______________________

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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Anthropology

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 Anthropology

Immerse yourself in the study of the human condition. Examine how societies and cultures are formed and how they shape and are shaped by human behavior.

Career Potential

  • Corporate positions in culture management
  • International aid agency positions such as U.S.A.I.D
  • government/State Department positions
  • Education/teaching including Native American schools (with certification)
  • R.E. posts
  • Primate rehabilitation centers, zoos such as World/National Wildlife Federation

Special Features

  • Hands-on-work with objects in the in-house Brooks Museum and Lee Beam Collection with material from archaeological excavations
  • Small classes, individualized attention
  • Anthropology Honors 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.