TC3 Transfer Planning for New Communication Media

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for New Communication Media, (NCM), 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, a maximum of 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 & recommended for major)
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 & Society	COMM 101 (major required)
The Arts (GEAR):
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
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at TC3
COM 110 Introduction to Media Production	COMM 100
COM 342 Television Studio Production	COMM 120 (Fall only) OR 210 (Spring only)
COM 400 Communication Law and Ethics	COMM 225
COM 242 Audio Production OR COM 243 Video Production	COMM 235 (Spring only) OR COMM 140 OR 240 (Fall only)

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

New Communication Media

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 New Communication Media

Looking to work in media production related industries? With this major you’ll learn to develop digital content as you study art, geography, sports information and computer applications. After you graduate, you’ll have the skills to pursue a career in expanding sectors of contemporary broadcast, audio, video, multimedia, gaming and related industries.

Career Potential

Digital film and video production
Audio production for film
Digital post-production
Special effects production
Television studio production

What Will I Learn?

Emphasis on critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Core courses providing a strong foundation in media content creation
Design a program of study that best meets your personal learning objectives and career goals
You’ll gain experience leading to a successful career or further your education through graduate studies or professional training.

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.