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What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific. 

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Anthropology, please visit the program page.

College of DuPage also offers institution-specific information to help prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university; please visit the transfer opportunities page for more information.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
Gen EdMathematics 3
Gen EdScience 1 3-4
Select one of the following: 3
Introduction to Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Discovering Archaeology
Language and Culture
Race, Sex and Human Evolution
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits15-16
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
Gen EdHumanities/Fine Arts 3-5
Select one of the following: 3
Introduction to Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Discovering Archaeology
Language and Culture
Race, Sex and Human Evolution
ElectiveElective 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits15-17
Third Semester
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Gen EdHumanities/Fine Arts 3
Select one of the following: 3
Introduction to Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Discovering Archaeology
Language and Culture
Race, Sex and Human Evolution
Gen EdContemporary Life Skills 3
ElectiveElective 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits18
Fourth Semester
Gen EdHumanities/Fine Arts 3
Select one of the following: 3
Introduction to Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Discovering Archaeology
Language and Culture
Race, Sex and Human Evolution
Gen EdSciences 1 4
Gen EdHuman Relations 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits16
 Total Credits64-67
1

Science must have a lab unless lab was taken in first semester. If  interested in BIOANTHR recommend Biology; If interested in Archaeology Recommend Geology/Earth Science; otherwise any science.

 

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.