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Anthropology Transfer Pathway, A.S.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.S. 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.S. 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 EdPhysical and Life Sciences 1, 2 3-4
ANTHR 1000 Introduction to Anthropology 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits15-16
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3-5
ANTHR 1200
or ANTHR 1400
 Discovering Archaeology 3
or Race, Sex and Human Evolution
 3
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits15-17
Third Semester
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
Select one of the following: 3
ANTHR 1000
 Introduction to Anthropology  
ANTHR 1100
 Cultural Anthropology  
ANTHR 1200
 Discovering Archaeology  
ANTHR 1300
 Language and Culture  
ANTHR 1400
 Race, Sex and Human Evolution  
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences 3
Gen EdMathematics 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits18
Fourth Semester
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
Select one of the following: 3
ANTHR 1000
 Introduction to Anthropology  
ANTHR 1100
 Cultural Anthropology  
ANTHR 1200
 Discovering Archaeology  
ANTHR 1300
 Language and Culture  
ANTHR 1400
 Race, Sex and Human Evolution  
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences 4 3-4
Gen EdHuman Relations 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits15-16
 Total Credits63-67
1

Students have the option of taking Science with or without a lab.

2

Students interested in Bio Anthropology, recommend Biology; if Archaeology Recommend Geology; if other any option.

3

If interested in applied Anthropology/Business, recommend ANTHR 1110 Business Anthropology or ANTHR 1300 Language and Culture in place of ANTHR 1200 Discovering Archaeology or ANTHR 1400 Race, Sex and Human Evolution.

4

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.S. degree, please visit the A.S. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.