Transfer Planning for Environmental Geoscience, 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. 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.
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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): |
________ (GE required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 115 Precalculus |
________ (GE required & prerequisite) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): GLY 261 Physical Geology (4 cr.) |
________ (GE & major required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): EST 100 Intro to Environmental Studies |
________ (major required) |
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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 NOT acceptable) |
_______ Level I (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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GLY 262 Historical Geology (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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MAT 121 Calculus A |
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MAT 122 Calculus B OR MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
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BIO 110 Principles of Biology I (4 cr.) AND |
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Select one Physics Sequence: PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr.) AND |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Environmental Geoscience
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 Environmental Geoscience
With today's many challenging environmental problems, from pollution to climate change, the earth needs a hero. Are you that hero? Environmental Geoscience majors are a blend of deft scientists and passionate conservationists.
The Environmental Geoscience program will prepare you for entrance into graduate programs in the environmental geosciences and for careers as geoscience-oriented environmental scientists with private companies, industry, and state and federal agencies.
Career Potential
- Environmental geoscientist
- Watershed specialist
- Hydrologist or Hydrogeologist
What Will I Learn?
- Study the environment from a geologic perspective
- Fieldwork and hands-on learning are infused throughout the program
- Learn research skills for modern environmental science
- Develop writing and presentation skills for professional development
- Interdisciplinary course work in related math and sciences
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.