Transfer Planning for Tourism and Recreation, B.S.

Transfer Planning for Tourism and Recreation, (TORC), 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.

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):	________ (GE required)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (GEDI): REC 293 Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Services	________ (GE & major required)
Mathematics (GEMA):	________ (GE required)
Natural Sciences (GENS):	________ (GE required)
Humanities (GEHU): REC 310 Wilderness and American Culture	________ (major recommended)
Social Sciences (GESS):	_______________________
The Arts (GEAR):	_______________________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):	_______________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): REC 150 Play Across Cultures	________ (major recommended)
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable):	______ Level I (required for B.S.)

Additional Major-Requirements
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
REC 380 Programming and Leadership	________________________
REC 315 Ecotourism	________________________
REC 344 Commercial and Entrepreneurial Recreation	________________________
REC 415 Tourism and Events Planning	________________________
Complete 2-6 credits (each course is 1 credit): 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	________________________

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

Tourism and 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 Tourism and Recreation

This new program is designed for students who want to facilitate visitor experiences and drive economic development. Plan and manage events in collaboration with local and international partners. These experiences prepare students for a dynamic, rewarding career in tourism and events in the U.S. and abroad.

Career Potential

Tourism management
Tourism development
Destination management
Sustainable adventure leadership
Resort management
Ecotourism
Event planning

What Will I Learn?

Tourism marketing
Sustainable development
Event planning
International tour operations
Economic development
Corporate event management

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.