These requirements apply to students who first enrolled for Fall 2024 or later. Students who first enrolled prior to Fall 2024 should obtain the appropriate sheet of requirements from a Student Development Center.
The Associate in Science degree is a transfer-oriented option which fulfills most general education requirements and the first two years of many (but not all) baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions. Students pursuing the Associate in Science degree are encouraged to seek the advice of an academic advisor to determine the most appropriate or required course selections for their desired major and transfer institution.
Communications
3 courses.
A grade of C or better is required for ENG 101 and 102.
Hours Required: 9
Mathematics
1 course.
Hours Required: 3
Physical and Life Sciences
At least 1 course from the Life Sciences and 1 from the Physical Sciences. 1 course must be a lab science (marked with an *). With appropriate prerequisites an initial course for science majors or advanced level course may be substituted.
Hours Required: 7
Humanities and Fine Arts*
1 course selected from the Humanities and at least 1 from the Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may be used for both categories.
Courses marked with a + meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
Hours Required: 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences**
2 courses selected from at least two departments.
Courses marked with a + meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
Hours Required: 6
Total General Education
No more than two GEG and two HST courses (except HST 105) may be used to fulfill the General Education requirements.
Hours Required: 31
Additional Mathematics Course
At least one course, 100 level or above, must be selected in mathematics.
Hours Required:3
Additional Science Course
At least one course, 100 level or above with a total of three credit hours or more, must be selected in science.
Hours Required:3
Major Discipline and Transfer Electives
Courses must be selected from:
1. Additional credit hours from General Education courses or Additional Mathematics and Science Courses within the A.S. degree
2. Credit hours from Transfer elective courses
3. Up to 10 credits hours from 100 to 200 level courses not included in 1 and 2. above
4. Up to four hours of 100-level KIN activity courses may be used to fulfill degree requirements
5. Up to four hours of Independent Study credit
Consult sample transfer plans with suggested courses for specific transfer majors.
Hours Required:23
Liberal Arts and Languages
Fine and Performing Arts
Sciences and Mathematics
Social Sciences
Wellness and Life Skills
Business and Work Skills
World Cultures and Diversity Requirement
One 3-credit hour course is required. Courses that fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education category.
Total Hours Required
Hours Required: 60
1 - MTH 124 may be used if taken Spring 1999 or later.
- **3 additional hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences AND 3 additional hours of Humanities and Fine Arts will be required at the transfer institution to complete the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum (IAI GECC)
