May 03, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Programs, Degrees, and Certificates


Transfer Programs

Transfer programs are designed to allow students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Transfer degrees include Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees. More details about each of these programs can be found below:

Associate in Arts

Below is a list of Associate in Arts programs with a link to a detailed program guide that provides course requirements and other important program information.

Credit Hour Requirements for Associate in Arts Degree:

Group AA Credit Hours
Communications 9
Humanities and Fine Arts 9
Mathematics 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences. 9
Physical and Life Sciences 7-8
Major and General Electives 26+
Minimum Credits 63

The Associate in Arts General Degree Requirements Worksheet can be viewed by following this link: Associate in Arts Degree, A.A.  

See your specific curriculum guide for courses recommended for your area of study.

Associate in Science

Below is a list of Associate in Science programs with a link to a detailed program guide that provides course requirements and other important program information.

Credit Hour Requirements for Associate in Science Degree:

Group AS Credit Hours
Communications 9
Humanities and Fine Arts 6
Mathematics 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences 6
Physical and Life Sciences 7-8
Additional Math and Physical or Life Science Course 6
Major and General Electives 26
Minimum Credits 63

See your specific curriculum guide for courses recommended for your area of study.

The Associate in Science General Degree Requirements Worksheet can be viewed by following this link: Associate in Science Degree, A.S.  

The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) requires 12 to 13 courses. Courses selected to meet IAI GECC requirements may also meet course requirements for a specific major. The degree requirements as listed do not complete IAI GECC core requirements. An additional 3 credits of approved Humanities or Fine Arts and 3 credits of Social Sciences are needed to complete the core. These additional courses may be taken as electives or upon transfer to the four year institution.

Career & Technical Education Programs

Career & Technical Education Programs are designed to provide a credential (degree or certificate) that allows the student to begin a career upon graduation. Below is a list of Career & Technical Education programs with a link to a detailed program guide that provides course requirements and other important program information.

Degree

Certificate

Associate in Engineering Sciences

Since completion of the A.E.S. degree does not complete the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the school to which they transfer.

Associate in Fine Arts

Since completion of the A.F.A. degree does not complete the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the school to which they transfer.