Is a foreign language required?
At this point, only UIUC requires a foreign language. The requirement is for three years of language in high school, or one and a half years at COD (one year required before transfer). • Do I have to have a degree before transferring? No. At some schools (NIU, SIU) having an AS is an advantage, but not a requirement. The Associate in Engineering Science Degree is better suited for transfer in Engineering. • Must I complete two years before transferring? Generally, no. However, both UIC and UIUC require a minimum of 90 quarter-hours or 60 semester-hrs before transfer. In any case, it is a good idea to complete sequences of courses. That is, it is better to complete all of the calculus, chemistry, or physics sequence than to transfer after only one or two courses. • How much time is required to complete the bachelor’s degree after transferring? It is possible to complete the degree in two additional years, if all suggested courses are taken while at COD. This would require, however, that
Candidates for any BA degree and for the BS degree in criminal justice must demonstrate proficiency at a level equivalent to 5 hours beyond the 112 course in one foreign language or equivalent to the completion of the 112 course in two foreign languages. There are several ways to demonstrate that proficiency. While other disciplines may not require a foreign language, it is an asset for all students both during and after college.
