Transfer Planning for Art: Concentration in Art History (ART_ARTH), 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): ATS 209 Lithography |
_______ (GE required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
_______ (GE 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): |
_______________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
_______________________ |
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The Arts (GEAR): ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World |
________ (major required) |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
________ (recommended) |
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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.A.) _______ Level II (required for B.A.) _______ Level III (required for B.A.) _______ Level IV (required for B.A.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
|---|---|
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ATH 122 Art in the Modern World |
_______________________ |
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ATH 326 Art of Greece and Rome |
_______________________ |
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Art Studio course (i.e. ceramics, painting, drawing) |
_______________________ |
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ATS 106 Sculpture 1 |
_______________________ |
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Art History elective |
_______________________ |
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ATH 122 Art in the Modern World |
_______________________ |
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ATS 114 Photography I |
_______________________ |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Art: Concentration in Art History
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 Art: Concentration in Art History
The art and art history curriculum will develop your critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities by immersing you in the history and making of visual art. You’ll learn the importance of the art object in society as a means of both individual and cultural expression.
Career Potential
- Art historian
- Art education
- Museum practices
- Curator
- Art criticism
- Archivist
- Researcher
Special Features
- Numerous study abroad opportunities
- Hands-on learning with internships in the fashion industry and at graphic design firms, galleries and museums.
- Faculty studios in close proximity to student studios
- View exhibits by faculty and visiting artists at the Dowd Gallery on campus
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 March 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.