TC3 Transfer Planning for Communication Studies

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Communication Studies, (COM), 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. Of those, 19 major required-credits can be transferred. 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): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	ENGL 201 (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):	_________ (required GE)
Mathematics (GEMA):	_________ (required GE)
Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):	_________ (required GE)
Humanities (GEHU): COM 100 Human Communication	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required)
Social Sciences (GESS): COM 301 Mass Media and Society	COMM 101 (major required)
The Arts (GEAR):	______________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): COM 200 U.S. Media History	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required)
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
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at TC3
COM 203 Introduction to Media Writing	COMM 160
COM 300 Interpersonal Communication	ENGL 204
COM 302 Intercultural Communication	ENGL 210
COM 400 Communication Law and Ethics	COMM 225
COM 242 Audio Production (elective)	COMM 235 OR 227
COM 342 Video Production (elective)	COMM 120 OR 210
COM 353 Video Post Production (elective)	COMM 115
COM 354 Podcasting (elective)	COMM 157

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

Communication Studies

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.
Students can choose to add a concentration to this program. You can choose from Journalism; Media Production; or Public Relations and Advertising.
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 Communication Studies

Hone your critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Core courses will provide you with a strong foundation in all aspects of human communication. Design a program of study that meets your personal learning objectives and career goals when you choose elective courses within the major.

Career Potential

Advertising
Business
Government
Journalism
Media production
Public relations

What Will I Learn?

When you choose communication studies, you will:

have a greater understanding of the role that communication plays in shaping culture and identity.
look at the ways in which the process of meaning-making — whether through the use of words, images, symbols or technology — is used strategically to influence human judgment and actions.
sharpen your critical thinking abilities, allowing you to become an ethical producer and consumer of messages.

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.