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TC3 Transfer Planning for Art: Concentration in Art History

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Art: Concentration in Art History, (ART_ATH), 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): ATS 209 Lithography
prerequisite: ATS 101 Drawing I

no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE and major required)
prerequisite: ART 120

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):

________ (required GE)

Mathematics (GEMA):

________ (required GE)

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

________ (required GE)

Humanities (GEHU):

_______________________

Social Sciences (GESS):

_______________________

The Arts (GEAR): ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World

ART 101 (major required) (Fall only)

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

_______________________

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.)

Additional Major Requirements (6 credits)

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at TC3

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

ART 102 (Spring only)

ATS 101 Drawing I

ART 120

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

Art: Concentration in Art History

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 Art: Concentration in Art History

The art and art history curriculum will develop your critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities by immersing you in the history and making of visual art. You’ll learn the importance of the art object in society as a means of both individual and cultural expression.

Career Potential

  • Art historian
  • Art education
  • Museum practices
  • Curator
  • Art criticism
  • Archivist
  • Researcher

Special Features

  • Numerous study abroad opportunities
  • Hands-on learning with internships in the fashion industry and at graphic design firms, galleries and museums.
  • Faculty studios in close proximity to student studios
  • View exhibits by faculty and visiting artists at the Dowd Gallery on campus

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.