Transfer Planning for Spanish, 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): |
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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): SPA 313 Survey of Spanish-American Literature |
________ (major required) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
_____________________ |
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The Arts (GEAR): SPA 330 Contemporary Spanish Music |
________ (major required) |
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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) |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Spanish
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 Spanish
Become your own passport to greater global awareness with the ability to communicate in the Spanish language and understand its culture. Because nothing builds language skills like immersion in another culture, SUNY Cortland offers study abroad opportunities in many Spanish-speaking countries. Your degree will give you a solid foundation for a career in international business or other professions.
Career Potential
- Business: International trade, bilingual consultant, translator, customer support agent
- Government: Diplomat, FBI agent, National Security Agency, Border Patrol, immigration agent, government or court translator
- Writing: Newspapers, trade publications, book publishers, bilingual translator for websites, proofreader, writer, editor
- Tourism and hospitality: Interpreter, guide, bilingual travel agent, study abroad coordinator or director
- Education: Teaching in private schools or in the private sector, pursue master’s and/or doctoral degrees to become a college professor
What Will I Learn?
- Gain oral and written Spanish language and culture skills.
- Choose many of your classes through elective courses to tailor your program to your specific interests.
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.