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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.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
HumanitiesSelect one course from the Humanities list 1 3
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
Gen EdMathematics 2 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 2 3
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits15
Second Semester
HumanitiesSelect one course from the Humanities list 1 3
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
Gen EdLife Science 3
ElectiveMath (if needed) 3
 Credits15
Third Semester
HumanitiesSelect one course from the Humanities list 1 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdPhysical Science (with lab) 4
ElectiveElective 3
 Credits13
Fourth Semester
HumanitiesSelect one course from the Humanities list 1 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
HumanitiesSelect one course from the Humanities list 1 3
CapstoneCapstone Humanities Project 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits55
1

Humanities courses are not sequential.

2

Math and Science may be taken in summer as needed.

Humanities (HUMNT) Courses

HUMNT 1101Introduction to Humanities: The Arts 13
HUMNT 1105Humanities Beyond the U.S. & Europe3
HUMNT 1102Introduction to Humanities: Ideas and Values3
HUMNT 1110The Arts and Cultural Diversity3
HUMNT 1103Introduction to World Mythology3
HUMNT 1150Intersections of Humanities, Math, And Science3
HUMNT 1104Women in Arts: Cultural and Artistic Expressions of Gender3
1

Humanities courses are not sequential.

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.