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 Semester		Credits
Humanities	Select one course from the Humanities list 1	3
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics 2	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences 2	3
Elective	Elective	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
Humanities	Select one course from the Humanities list 1	3
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
Gen Ed	Life Science	3
Elective	Math (if needed)	3
	Credits	15
Third Semester
Humanities	Select one course from the Humanities list 1	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Physical Science (with lab)	4
Elective	Elective	3
	Credits	13
Fourth Semester
Humanities	Select one course from the Humanities list 1	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Humanities	Select one course from the Humanities list 1	3
Capstone	Capstone Humanities Project	3
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	55

¹

Humanities courses are not sequential.

²

Math and Science may be taken in summer as needed.

Humanities (HUMNT) Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
HUMNT 1101	Introduction to Humanities: The Arts 1	3
HUMNT 1105	Humanities Beyond the U.S. & Europe	3
HUMNT 1102	Introduction to Humanities: Ideas and Values	3
HUMNT 1110	The Arts and Cultural Diversity	3
HUMNT 1103	Introduction to World Mythology	3
HUMNT 1150	Intersections of Humanities, Math, And Science	3
HUMNT 1104	Women in Arts: Cultural and Artistic Expressions of Gender	3

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.

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.