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TC3 Transfer Planning for Anthropology

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Anthropology, (ANT), 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 TC3

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

ENGL 100 (required GE)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

ENGL 101 (required GE)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): ANT 312 Peoples of the Middle East

no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):
ANT 230 Prejudice and Discrimination

no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

_________ (required GE)

Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):

_________ (required GE)

Humanities (GEHU):

_________________

Social Sciences (GESS): ANT 102 Intro to Cultural Anthropology

ANTH 202 (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

_________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS)

_________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

ANTH 202 (major required)

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)

_______ 101 (required for B.A.)

_______ 102 (required for B.A.)

_______ 201 (required for B.A.)

_______ 202 (required for B.A.)

ANT Elective Option (3 credits)

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at TC3

ANT 315 Development Anthropology

ANTH 220

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

Anthropology

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 Anthropology

Immerse yourself in the study of the human condition. Examine how societies and cultures are formed and how they shape and are shaped by human behavior.

Career Potential

  • Corporate positions in culture management
  • International aid agency positions such as U.S.A.I.D
  • government/State Department positions
  • Education/teaching including Native American schools (with certification)
  • R.E. posts
  • Primate rehabilitation centers, zoos such as World/National Wildlife Federation

Special Features

  • Hands-on-work with objects in the in-house Brooks Museum and Lee Beam Collection with material from archaeological excavations
  • Small classes, individualized attention
  • Anthropology Honors Program

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.