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Transfer Planning for New Communication Media

Transfer Planning for New Communication Media, 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. 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.

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):
COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

________ (GE & recommended for major)

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

________ (GE required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

________ (GE required)

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

________ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU): COM 100 Human Communication

________ (major required)

Social Sciences (GESS): COM 301 Mass Media & Society

________ (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.A.)

_______ Level II (required for B.A.)

_______ Level III (required for B.A.)

_______ Level IV (required for B.A.)

Additional Major-Requirements

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

COM 110 Introduction to Media Production

_______________________

COM 342 Television Studio Production

_______________________

COM 400 Communication Law and Ethics

_______________________

COM 242 Audio Production OR
COM 243 Video Production

_______________________

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

New Communication Media

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 New Communication Media

Looking to work in media production related industries? With this major you’ll learn to develop digital content as you study art, geography, sports information and computer applications. After you graduate, you’ll have the skills to pursue a career in expanding sectors of contemporary broadcast, audio, video, multimedia, gaming and related industries.

Career Potential

  • Digital film and video production
  • Audio production for film
  • Digital post-production
  • Special effects production
  • Television studio production

What Will I Learn?

  • Emphasis on critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
  • Core courses providing a strong foundation in media content creation
  • Design a program of study that best meets your personal learning objectives and career goals
  • You’ll gain experience leading to a successful career or further your education through graduate studies or professional training.

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.