Transfer Planning for Social Philosophy

Transfer Planning for Social Philosophy, 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.

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): PHI 271 Philosophy of Human Nature	________ (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): PHI 140 Philosophy of Diversity & Social Justice	________ (GE & major required)
Mathematics (GEMA): PHI 111 Symbolic Logic	________ (GE & major required)
Natural Sciences (GENS):	________ (GE required)
Humanities (GEHU): PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy	________ (major required)
Social Sciences (GESS):	_______________________
The Arts (GEAR):	_______________________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): PHI 392 Black Political Thought	________ (major required)
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): PHI 350 Caribbean Philosophy	________ (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 (6 credits)
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
PHI 135 Introduction to Ethics	_______________________
PHI 320 Environmental Ethics (elective)	_______________________

Two courses in minor (see undergraduate catalog for options) (6 credits)
	_______________________ _______________________

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

Social Philosophy

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 Social Philosophy

Cultivate the capacities and appetite for self-expression and reflection, for debate and exchange of ideas, for reflecting on and puzzling over problems of living, being human and being part of a community. With our unique program in social philosophy — one of the only two in the SUNY system, you will graduate with distinctive skills that employers desire from a college graduate.

Career Potential

Counseling
Education
Government and Public Service
Journalism
Law
Social Advocacy and Activism
Human Services

What Will I Learn?

How to think critically, solve problems, articulate ideas and read and write effectively.
Preparation for the tasks of citizenship, participation in political and community affairs and for responsible and intelligent engagement in public life.

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.