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

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Credits
Elective	Any Earth Science course with a lab	4
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
MATH 2231	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
Gen Ed	Fine Arts	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
MATH 2232	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5
Elective	Any Earth Science course with a lab	4
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
	Credits	15
Third Semester
Select one of the following:		5
CHEMI 1551	Principles of Chemistry I
PHYSI 1201	General Physics I
PHYSI 2111	Physics for Science and Engineering I
Elective	Elective	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
BIOLO 1151	Principles of Biological Science	5
	Credits	16
Fourth Semester
Select one of the following:		5
CHEMI 1552	Principles of Chemistry II
PHYSI 1202	General Physics II
PHYSI 2111	Physics for Science and Engineering I
Gen Ed	Humanities	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Elective	Elective	3
	Credits	14
	Total Credits	60

Program Milestones

First Semester

• Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.
• Complete Myer & Briggs Assessment.
• Complete Careers Assessment.
• Meet with Earth Science faculty advisors.

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.
• Join AMS Environmental Club or Living Leadership.
• Decide intended Earth Science major, and meet with faculty advisor in that major. 

Third Semester

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 60 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 60 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.