Transfer Planning for International Studies, 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): |
________ (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): HIS 101 The World Since 1500 |
________ (major required) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics |
________ (recommended) |
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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): HIS 101 The World Since 1500 |
_______ (major required) |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT 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.) |
Recommended Pre-requisites for upper-division courses (9 credits) (See university catalog for concentration options)
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics |
ECON 120 |
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POL 101 Introduction to World Politics |
POSC 225 (offered occasionally) |
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ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology |
ANTH 202 |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
International Studies
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.
- The International Studies major is a unique interdisciplinary program, which requires a concentration to complete the program. You can choose to focus on a geographic location: Africa; Asia and Pacific Basin; Europe; or Latin America. Or you can choose a disciplinary concentration: Geography; Culture and Global Development; Global Economic Systems; Global Political Systems; Historical Development; International Health.
- 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 International Studies
Put the world at your doorstep with a degree in international studies. The knowledge you’ll gain of other people and cultures will be an asset for work in your globally interdependent world.
Our graduates work in international business and law, with government agencies and non-governmental organizations, with international organizations or in international academic centers.
Career Potential
- International business or law
- International organizations such as U.N., World Bank, IMF
- Non-governmental organizations such as Peace Corps, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch
- State Department, Department of Commerce, CIA
- International programs offices at universities
- Graduate schools
- Social studies teacher for grades 7-12 in U.S. or international schools
What Will I Learn?
This unique interdisciplinary program grounds international understanding in the context of a strong liberal arts education. You will explore political, economic, and social structures of various countries and regions while examining the pressing challenges of today and gaining insight into the historical events that contributed to them.
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.