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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
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 3
COLLG 1105 Career Development 2
COLLG 1115 College Success Skills 2
 Credits13
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdMathematics 3
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 3
 Credits15
Summer Semester
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 3
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 1
 Credits4
Third Semester
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences 4
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 3
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 3
 Credits16
Fourth Semester
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences 4
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 3
ElectiveBased on Student Major/Interest 3
 Credits16
 Total Credits64

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.