Transfer Planning for Recreation, 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. 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 |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice (GEDI): |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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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 acceptable): |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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REC 271 Foundations in Recreation |
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REC 380 Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services |
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CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications |
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Choose up to six credits: REC 101 Recreation Activities, OR REC 102 Backpacking, OR REC 103 Canoeing, OR REC 104 Kayaking, OR REC 105 Windsurfing, OR REC 106 Rock Climbing, OR REC 107 Snowshoeing, OR REC 108 Cross-Country Skiing, OR REC 109 Winter Camping, OR REC 110 Bike Touring, OR REC 111 Snowboarding, OR REC 112 Downhill Skiing, OR REC 211 Adaptive Skiing & Snowboarding |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Recreation
School of Professional Studies
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 Recreation
Contribute to the health and well-being of individuals and their communities with a major in recreation. A foundation in liberal arts, leadership, human relations and management skills, will help prepare you for a variety of career opportunities. With a high employment rate (more than 95 percent of graduates), recreation is your golden ticket to excellence after graduation.
Career Potential
- Parks and recreation director
- Activity director
- YWCA/YMCA director
- Camp director
What Will I Learn?
- Choose a curriculum focused on working with youth or older adults.
- Resourcefulness, service-learning and independent thinking in and out of the classroom
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.