Astronomy 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 Earth Science, 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 Semester		Credits
EARTH 1122	Astronomy: The Solar System	4
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
MATH 2231	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
EARTH 1110	Introduction to Meteorology	4
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
MATH 2232	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5
PHYSI 2111	Physics for Science and Engineering I	5
	Credits	17
Third Semester
EARTH 1124	Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies	4
Gen Ed	Humanities	3
PHYSI 2112	Physics for Science and Engineering II	5
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
	Credits	15
Fourth Semester
MATH 2233	Calculus and Analytic Geometry III	4
Gen Ed	Fine Arts	3
SOCIO 2200	Introduction to Research Methods	3
PHYSI 2115	Physics for Science and Engineering III	4
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	61

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.