Transfer Planning Sheet Professional Writing, 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): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
____________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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The Arts (GEAR) if PWR courses are not taken below |
____________________ |
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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.A.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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PWR 315 Writing Creative Nonfiction |
_____________________ |
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PWR 393 Technical Writing |
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PWR 398 Business Writing |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Professional Writing
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 Professional Writing
Open the doors to a range of exciting careers with a professional writing degree. You’ll be prepared with a strong technical foundation and communication skills, while also realizing your creative potential. As a confident and well-trained communicator, you’ll have an edge over your peers in the job market.
Career Potential
- Editor
- Journalist
- Web Designer
- Communications Manager
- Marketer
- Grant Writer
- Technical Writer
- Scientific Writer
- Medical Writer
- Creative Writer
What Will I Learn?
- Develop an awareness of the principles of rhetorical analysis and rhetorical composition.
- Produce, assess, and attune your own writing for different audiences and genres.
- Prepare and synthesize information for both experts and the general public in a variety of contexts, mediums, and technologies.
- Gain the ability to use writing ethically—to ask questions, find answers, and create meaningful change for both local and global communities.
- Think critically about what “writing” means and consider the historical, present, and future roles of writing in both the traditional classroom and outside of the academy.
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.