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 Semester		Credits
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
EDUCA 1100	Introduction to Education	3
Gen Ed	Physical Science ¹	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics ²	3-5
	Credits	15-17
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 Ed	Mathematics	3
PHILO 1110	Ethics	3
	Credits	16
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 Ed	Fine Arts ⁴	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Humanities ⁴	3
	Credits	15
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
	Credits	15-17
	Total Credits	61-65

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.