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Transfer Planning for Art, Art History

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.

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): ATS 209 Lithography

_______ (GE required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):

_______ (GE required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

________ (GE required)

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

________ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU): 

_______________________

Social Sciences (GESS):

_______________________

The Arts (GEAR): ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World

________ (major required)

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): 

________ (recommended)

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

_______________________

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 (21 credits)

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

_______________________

ATH 326 Art of Greece and Rome

_______________________

Art Studio course (i.e. ceramics, painting, drawing)

_______________________

ATS 106 Sculpture 1

_______________________

Art History elective

_______________________

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

_______________________

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.