Transfer program: AA to BA in Sport Management
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 Sport Management 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
Combine your passion for sports with the business and communication skills you need to succeed in a competitive field in the Sport Management major at Elmhurst University.
With a major in sport management, you will prepare for a career in many aspects of the sports world, including:
- Professional or school sports
- Sports equipment manufacturing
- Sports sales
- Event planning
- Sports facility management
- Sports tourism
Transfer Agreement Suggested Plan
- Degree: Associate of Arts
- Area of Concentration: Sport Management
- Total Credits at College of DuPage: 64
| 1st Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGLI 1101 English Composition I | 3 |
| Global Multi-Cultural Studies/Contemporary Life Skills (recommend PHYS 2254) |
3 |
| MATH Choose from: 1218, 1220, 1533, 2115, 2134, 2231, 2232, 2233 |
3 - 5 |
| Humanities (Fine Arts)* (choose from ART 1100, 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, MUSIC 1100, 1104, 1115, THEAT 1100) |
3 |
| PHYS 2200 Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| 2nd Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGLI 1102 English Composition II | 3 |
| PSYCH 1100 General Psychology |
3 |
| PHYS 2201 Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| Humanities (English)* (choose from 1130, 1150, 1151, 1152, 2250, 2251, 2252, 2253) |
3 |
| PHYS 2202 Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| Summer Term | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Elective 1 | 3 |
| 3rd Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SPEEC 1100 Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
| Humanities (Non-English)* (choose from HISTO 1110, 1120, 1160, 2205, 2220, 2225, 2230, 2235, PHILO 1100, 1110, 1116, RELIG 1100, 1150, 2160) |
3 |
| PHYS 2210 Sport in Society | 3 |
| PHYS 2240 Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Life Science** (choose from BIO 1100, 1110, 1151) |
4 |
| 4th Semester Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SOCIO 1100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Economics (choose from ECON 2200, 2201, 2202) |
3 |
| Physical Science ** (Choose from CHEM 1105, 1211, 1551, ESCIENCE 1101, 1102, 1105, 1110, 1115, 1122, 1124, 1130, 1140, PHYSI 1100, 1201, 2111) |
3 |
| PHYS 2270 Introduction to Sport Marketing | 3 |
| SPEEC 1150 Introduction to Business Communication | 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
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 Sport Management 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 Sport Management 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