Change of Degree Objective

Current Purdue Students

Current Purdue students wishing to CODO to the College of Education will need to first set up an appointment with an academic advisor in the College of Education to discuss their interest. Once this meeting is documented then the student will meet with their current academic advisor to initiate the online process, if all CODO requirements have been met. When official approval has been made, they will receive an email notice requesting them to accept the change in major. Upon acceptance, the assigned academic advisor from the College of Education will reach out to the student.

If you have additional questions about the programs offered in the College of Education, please call (765) 494-2345 to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

Transfer Students

For students wishing to transfer into Purdue, the College of Education Office of Advising & Recruiting is staffed with professional academic advisors who are committed to supporting each student in developing and implementing an individualized plan for academic success and career development.

We welcome the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss the possibilities of continuing your education in the College of Education at Purdue University. Please contact us at (765) 494-2345 or email education-advising@purdue.edu to set up an appointment to meet with one of our academic advisors.

Change of Degree Objective Requirements

Majors

• Elementary Education, BA (EDTB)
• English Education, BA (EGED)
• General Education: Curriculum and Instruction, BA (non-licensure) (GECI)
• General Education: Educational Studies, BA (non-licensure) (GEES)
• Social Studies Education, BA (SSED)
• Special Education/Elementary Education, BA (SPED)

General Requirements

• Minimum Semesters: 1
• Minimum Purdue Main Campus Credit Hours (West Lafayette/Indianapolis): 12
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5

Course Requirements

C- or better in the following:

• ENGL 10600 – First Year Composition With Conferences Credits: 4.00 or
• ENGL 10800 – First Year Composition Credits: 3.00 or
• HONR 19903 – Interdisciplinary Approaches In Writing Credits: 3.00 or
• SCLA 10100 – Transformative Texts, Critical Thinking And Communication I: Antiquity To Modernity Credits: 3.00

Other Requirements

• Students are accepted for effective terms FALL, SPRING and SUMMER
• Major is open with no anticipated space restrictions.
• Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic notice)
• All required Professional Education and Learner Specialty Pathway/Concentration courses are calculated into the 2.5 Overall Teacher Education GPA requirement with no grade lower than a “C”.
• Please consult the Teacher Education Program and talk with a College of Education advisor for more information.