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Transfer Planning for Political Science

Transfer Planning for Political Science, 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, 18 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):
POL 483 Public Administration & Public Policy


_______ (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):
POL 110 Politics & Multiculturalism


_______ (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA): POL 112 Introduction to Political Research

_______ (GE & major required)

Natural Sciences (GENS):

_______ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU): POL 102 Foundations of Democracy

_______ (major required)

Social Sciences (GESS): POL 100 Intro to American Government and Politics

_______ (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

_______________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):
POL 100 Intro to American Government and Politics


_______ (major required)

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):
POL 101 Introduction to World Politics


_______ (major required)

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

POL 326 State and Local Government OR
POL 403 Constitutional Law I – Federalism and Interbranch Relations

______________________

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

Political Science

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.
  • You can choose to add a concentration to this major. You can choose from Law and Justice or Public Administration and Public Policy.
  • 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 Political Science

Political science affects the air we breathe, the schools we attend, the jobs we do, the communities we live in and the taxes we pay. If you choose this major, you’ll learn the principles at work behind the decisions that affect every aspect of our lives. If active engagement in the political system is for you, a political science major is a great way to get started.

Career Potential

  • State or federal legislative aide
  • Campaign manager
  • Local, state or federal elected representative
  • Journalist/reporter
  • Federal agent
  • Local, state or national government employee

What Will I Learn?

  • Complete a core curriculum covering the basics of U.S. and world politics, research techniques and political theory.
  • Explore the different fields of political science through upper-division coursework
  • Complete a capstone course either through a seminar or internship experience

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.