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
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	3
COLLG 1105	Career Development	2
COLLG 1115	College Success Skills	2
	Credits	13
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	3
	Credits	15
Summer Semester
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	3
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	1
	Credits	4
Third Semester
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences	4
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	3
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	3
	Credits	16
Fourth Semester
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences	4
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	3
Elective	Based on Student Major/Interest	3
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	64

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.