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
| 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.