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Elmhurst University: AA to BA in Physical Education

Transfer program: AA to BA in Physical Education with K-12 Licensure

About The Transfer Program

This transfer partnership creates a seamless guide for College of DuPage (COD) students who are seeking an Associate in Arts degree to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education at Elmhurst University.

Program Advantages

Guaranteed Admission. Through the Elmhurst University Guaranteed Admission Program for students that meet the additional requirements

Save time and money. You can save money on overall tuition costs by maximizing transfer credit. Elmhurst University will accept up to 70 credits from College of DuPage

As a physical education major, you will have contact with students early in the curriculum—long before the official student-teaching sequence begins.

As part of your studies during the Physical Education major at Elmhurst University, you might organize a team-building activity at an elementary school or participate in Everybody Can Day (a service-learning event that shows school children the challenges faced by those who are physically challenged) or International Games Day. 

Transfer Agreement Suggested Plan

  • Degree: Associate of Arts
  • Area of Concentration: Physical Education
  • Total Credits at College of DuPage: 64
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15 - 17
1st Semester Courses Credit Hours
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
Global Multi-Cultural Studies 3
MATH
Choose from: 1218, 1220, 1533,
2115, 2134, 2231, 2232, 2233
3 - 5
EDUCA 1100 Introduction to Education 3
PHYS 2200 Introduction to Physical Education 3
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
2nd Semester Courses Credit Hours
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
PSYCH 1100 General Psychology 3
Humanities (English)*
(choose from 1130, 1150, 1151, 1152, 2250, 2251, 2252, 2253)
3
PHYS 2251 Living with Health (meets a Health Minor requirement) 3
PHYS 2254 Advanced CPR/First Aid/CPR (meets a Health Minor requirement) 3
Total Semester Credit Hours: 3
Summer Term Credit Hours
General Elective 1
(PHYS 2210 Sport in Society or PHYS 2210 Intro to Sport Psychology recommended)
3
Total Semester Credit Hours: 15-16
3rd Semester Courses Credit Hours
SPEEC 1100 Speech Fundamentals 3
SOCIO 1100 Introduction to Sociology 3
Humanities (Non-English)*
(choose from HISTO 1110, 1120, 1160, 2205, 2220, 2225, 2230, 2235, PHILO 1100, 1110, 1116, RELIG 1100, 1150, 2160)
3
Life Science**
(choose from BIO 1100, 1110, or 1151)
3
PHYS 2261 Applied Kinesiology 4
Total Semester Credit Hours: 16
4th Semester Courses Credit Hours
Humanities (Fine Arts)*
(choose from ART 1100, 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, MUSIC 1100, 1104, 1115, THEAT 1100)
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences*
(Choose from ANTRHO 1000, 1100, 1105, 1130, 1200, 1400, ECON 2200, 2201, 2202, GEOG 1100, 1105, 1120, 1130, 1140, HIST 1130, 1140, 2210, 2215, 2260, POLS 1100, 1101, 2203, 2220)
3
PSYCH 2220 Educational Psychology 3
Physical Science **
(Choose from CHEM 1105, 1211, 1551, ESCIENCE 1101, 1102, 1105, 1110, 1115, 1122, 1124, 1130, 1140, PHYSI 1100, 1201, 2111)
4
PHYS 2258 Science of Nutrition 3

Completion of AA Degree: 64 credit hours

Note that Elmhurst University will accept up to 70 credit hours**

* Note- It is highly recommended one course be PSYCH 1100 or SOCIO 1100 to meet Elmhurst’s Cognitive and Behavioral Science requirement.

Students will obtain a personalized academic plan from Elmhurst University to complete the bachelors degree program

NOTE: Students must apply under separate application to the Department of Education. For Fall term transfer, apply by June 1. For Spring term transfer, apply by Dec. 1. All application instructions can be found at www.elmhurst.edu/secondaryed

Important Notes

  • *These courses should be selected in consultation with College of DuPage Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport Studies Faculty, Counselor, or Advisor to ensure proper courses are taken to meet prerequisites and graduation requirements.
  • **These additional courses should be selected in consultation with Elmhurst University Admission Counselor and College of DuPage Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport Studies Faculty, Counselor, or Advisor
  • College of DuPage students are required to complete an Associate in Arts degree and meet Elmhurst University admission requirements. Elmhurst gives preference to students with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.50/4.0. Serious consideration will be given to applicants with cumulative grade-point averages between 2.00 and 2.49.
  • This is a recommended course sequence for students interested in pursuing the AA to BA Physical Education program with Elmhurst University. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this program plan is followed, students will earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from College of DuPage and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physical Education from Elmhurst University.

Guaranteed Admissions Program

College of DuPage students need to indicate their intention to participate in the program by filling a Guaranteed Admission Program Participation Form at the time of their application to Elmhurst University. This form should be submitted at least one year in advance of your first semester at Elmhurst University. 

Contact Information

Stephanie Vlach, College of DuPage Assistant Professor
vlachs@cod.edu | (630) 942-2629

Counseling, Advising and Transfer Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3200
(630) 942-2259

Sophie Lichlyter
Elmhurst University
sophie.lichlyter@elmhurst.edu
(630) 617-3097