Transfer Planning Sheet –International Studies (IST)

Transfer Planning Sheet –International Studies (IST)
The following Cortland courses are recommended by the department to complete prior to transfer. The
transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits.
The International Studies major is a unique interdisciplinary program, which requires a concentration to complete the
program. You can choose to focus on a geographic location: Africa; Asia and Pacific Basin; Europe; or Latin America. Or
you can choose a disciplinary concentration: Geography; Culture and Global Development; Global Economic Systems;
Global Political Systems; Historical Development; International Health.
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To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current
undergraduate Catalog.
Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general
education categories when any course is recommended.
Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
SUNY General Education/Cortland Degree Requirements (33-34 cr):
1.
Any GE 1 Quantitative Skills (3 cr)
Course I will complete at my current college:
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2. Any GE 2 Natural Science course (3-4 cr)
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GE 4 U.S. History & Society:HIS 200 The United States to 1877, OR
HIS 201 The United States since 1877 (3 cr) (GE 4)
4. Any GE 7 Humanities course (3 cr)
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5. Any GE 8 The Arts course (3 cr)
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6. A foreign language sequence to the intermediate level II (202).
Sign language is NOT acceptable as a foreign language for this major. (12 cr)
7. CPN 100 Writing Studies I (3 cr)
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8. CPN 101 Writing Studies II (3 cr)
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Major Requirements (3 -15 cr):
1.
HIS 101 The World Since 1500 (will also fulfill GE 5 Western Civilization) (3cr) _______________________
2. Additional Foreign Language (3-12 cr)
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Students in IST need to demonstrate foreign language proficiency beyond the regular College requirement. You
can choose to complete a foreign language sequence to the intermediate level II (202) in a second language,
complete 12 credits of courses at the 300 level or above in the initial language, study abroad, or by advisement.
Electives/Pre-requisites for upper-division courses (15 cr):
Depending on the concentration chosen, the pre-requisites needed will vary. You are encouraged to review the Catalog
for details on the concentration you are interested in. However, the following are recommended:
1.
ECO 110 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr)
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2. ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
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3.
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POL 101 Introduction to World Politics (3 cr)
4. ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)(will also fulfill GE 6 Contrasting Cultures)
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5. POL 250 International Relations (3 cr)
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Total: 64
SUNY Cortland Transfer Credit Services
cortland.edu/transfer-credit