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Transfer Planning for Adolescence Education: Physics

Transfer Planning for Adolescence Education: Physics, 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 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):
PHY 357 Intermediate Physics Lab

_________ (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):
ESL 406 Educating English Language Learners

_________ (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 135 Calculus I (4 cr.)

_________ (GE & major required)

Natural Science (GENS): PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.) AND
PHY 201 Principles of Physics II (4 cr.)

_________ (GE & major required)

Humanities (GEHU):

_______________________

Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

_________ (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

_______________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

_______________________

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

_______ Level I (required for B.S.)

_______ Level II (required for B.S.)

Additional Major Requirements (28-29 credits)

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

MAT 236 Calculus II (4 cr.)

______________

MAT 237 Calculus III (4 cr.)

______________

MAT 272 Linear Algebra

______________

PHY 150 Astronomy

______________

CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.)

______________

CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.)

______________

BIO 201 Biological Sciences I (4 cr.) OR GLY 261 Physical Geology (3 cr.)

______________

PSY 232 Adolescent Psychology

______________

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

Adolescence Education: Physics

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: Physics

Develop a versatile background in the principles of physics, applied mathematics, computer skills and electronic equipment by joining the largest teacher education program in the Northeastern United States. With distinguished faculty and a department eager to see you excel, you will be on your way to New York state certification to teach physics in grades 7-12.

Career Potential

  • Physics teacher (7-12)
  • Graduate study in higher education
  • Technical specialist

What Will I Learn?

  • Learn about successful classroom teaching
  • Explore the nature of the adolescent learner
  • Develop teaching strategies for pupils whose interests and abilities vary widely
  • Integrate educational theory with best teaching practices

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.