Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Tourism and Recreation, (TORC), B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits and 90 credits from a 2- and 4-year combined. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENGL 100 (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENGL 101 (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (GEDI): |
_______ No equivalent, consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): |
_______ (GE required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): REC 310 Wilderness and American Culture |
RECR 270 (major recommended) |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
_______________________ |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
_______________________ |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
_______________________ |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): REC 150 Play Across Cultures |
RECR 150 (major recommended) |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
_______ 101 (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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REC 380 Programming and Leadership |
RECR 280 (spring only) |
| REC 101 Recreation Activities (electives: 2-6 credits) |
RECR 276 (3 cr.) AND (See Cortland Advisor for other REC 101 equivalents) _______________________ |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Tourism and Recreation
School of Professional Studies
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 Tourism and Recreation
This major is designed for students who want to facilitate visitor experiences and drive community and economic development. You will have opportunities to plan and manage events in collaboration with local partners which will prepare you for a dynamic, rewarding career in tourism and event planning.
Career Potential
- Event Planner (weddings, corporate events, festivals)
- Resort Manager
- International Tour Operator
- Ecotourism Manager
- Adventure Travel Specialist
- Regional Tourism Coordinator
What Will I Learn?
- Tourism marketing
- Sustainable development
- Event planning and management
- Operations and risk management
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 applicants should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.