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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.

For more information about Theater, please visit the program page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
BIOLO 1100 Survey of Biology 4
MATH 1218
General Education Mathematics
or Quantitative Literacy
3
THEAT 1100 Theater Appreciation 3
THEAT 1111 Acting I 3
 Credits16
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
ENGLI 1154 Film As Literature 3
THEAT 1112 Acting II 3
THEAT 1120 Rehearsal/Performance 1-3
Gen EdPhysical Sciences 3-5
 Credits13-17
Summer Semester
THEAT 2211 Repertory Acting 3
 Credits3
Third Semester
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
MUSIC 1104 Introduction to American Music 3
SOCIO 2220 Sexual Relationships, Marriage & Family 3
THEAT 1105 Improvisational Acting 3
THEAT 2221 Stagecraft 3
 Credits15
Fourth Semester
PSYCH 1100 General Psychology 3
SOCIO 1120 Sociology of Sex, Gender and Power 3
THEAT 1120 Rehearsal/Performance 1-3
THEAT 2230 Play Directing 3
ElectiveTransfer Elective 3
 Credits13-15
Summer Term
THEAT 2211 Repertory Acting 3
 Credits3
 Total Credits63-69

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.

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.