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Education Transfer Pathway, A.A.

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 Education, 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
EDUCA 1100 Introduction to Education 3
Gen EdPhysical Science 1 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdMathematics 2 3-5
 Credits15-17
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
Select one of the following Education courses: 3
EDUCA 1101
 School Procedure  
EDUCA 1150
 Technology Integration in K-12 Schools  
EDUCA 2201
 Education for Exceptional Children  
EDUCA 2220
 Instructional Psychology  
EDUCA 2230
 Diversity in K-12 Schools  
BIOLO 1110 Environmental Biology 4
Gen EdMathematics 3
PHILO 1110 Ethics 3
 Credits16
Third Semester
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
Select one of the following Education courses: 3
EDUCA 1101
 School Procedure  
EDUCA 1150
 Technology Integration in K-12 Schools  
EDUCA 2201
 Education for Exceptional Children  
EDUCA 2220
 Instructional Psychology  
EDUCA 2230
 Diversity in K-12 Schools  
Gen EdFine Arts 4 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdHumanities 4 3
 Credits15
Fourth Semester
Select one of the following Education courses: 3
EDUCA 1101
 School Procedure  
EDUCA 1150
 Technology Integration in K-12 Schools  
EDUCA 2201
 Education for Exceptional Children  
EDUCA 2220
 Instructional Psychology  
EDUCA 2230
 Diversity in K-12 Schools  
Additional coursework to meet transfer institution requirements 12-14
 Credits15-17
 Total Credits61-65
1

See Education Program Advisor if math placement score (ALEKS) is less than 46. If placement score is 46 or higher choose any physical science course.

2

See Education Program Advisor for required math course/sequence after placement test is complete.

3

See Education Program Advisor if math placement score (ALEKS) is less than 46. If placement score is 46 or higher choose any life science course.

4

See Education Program Advisor, student planning worksheet or transfer guide.

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.
  • Meet with Education Program Advisor
  • Must take math placement prior to enrolling first semester
  • Join Student Education Association (SEA) 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.
  • Choose transfer institution aligned with your major prior to enrolling in second semester.

General Education Requirements

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