South Suburban College
Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) Degree Plan
Communications (AA/AS require 9 hours)
English: ENG 101, 102
Oral Communication: SPE 108
Humanities & Fine Arts - Select one from each category (AA/AS requires 9 hours)
Humanities
Drama: DRM 152
English: ENG 103, 104, 111, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208
Humanities/Fine Arts: HFA 158, 201, 202, 203
Humanities: HUM 210
Philosophy: PHL 101, 102, 103, 105
Spanish: SPN 204
Fine Arts
Art: ART 105, 106, 107, 219
Drama: DRM 151, 155
Humanities/Fine Arts: HFA 108, 109, 120, 158, 201, 202, 203, 210
Social & Behavioral Sciences - Select from at least 2 different departments (AA/AS require 9 hours)
Anthropology: ANT 101
Economics: ECO 201, 202
Geography: GEO 103, 104
History: HIS 109, 110, 203, 204, 271
Political Science: PSC 101, 102, 210
Psychology: PSY 101, 204, 211, 212
Sociology: SOC 101, 102, 205
Mathematics: (AA/AS requires 3-5 hours)
Mathematics: MTH 115, 126, 146, 161, 180, 190, 203, 204, 211
Physical & Life Science (AA/AS 7-8hours)
Life Science (AA/AS require 1 course from this section)
Biology: BIO 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 152
Physical Science (AA/AS requires 1 course from this section)
Astronomy: AST 101
Chemistry: CHM 101, 111, 113
Geology: GLG 101
Physical Science: PHS 101
Physics: PHY 101, 210
Elective Credits
Associate in Arts: 22-25 hours
Associate in Science: 22-25 hours
Applied Science Degrees
Not earning an AA or AS? Here's how to know if courses transfer:
If you are working towards completing an Associate
of Applied Science Degree, there will be additional
general education courses that you will be required
to take upon transferring to Western Illinois
University
Western Illinois University is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide agreement that allows
transfer of the completed Illinois General Education Core Curriculum between participating institutions. Completion of
the transferable General Education Core Curriculum at any participating college or university in Illinois assures
transferring students that lower-division general education requirements for a bachelor's degree has been satisfied.
ALWAYS consult with your community college advisor for assistance on Associate Degree Requirements
Guide for the 2015/2016 Academic Year
Required Courses by Major
Courses listed below are required to complete your Bachelor degree at Western Illinois University. It is recommended that students complete
these courses at their community college prior to transferring to WIU. Courses listed may fulfill general education or elective requirements.
Please consult your academic advisor for more specific information on how these courses apply towards your Associate degree. For
requirements for other majors please contact WIU admissions.
Athletic Training
Biology
Business*
Chemistry
BIO 103# or 224
BIO 185 & 186
MTH 126# or 211#
PSY 101#
PSY 21#
BIO 105#, 224
BIO 106 or 213
CHM 111 or 113
CHM 114
MTH 165
Medical Science Option
BIO 185 & 186
CHM 111# or 113#
CHM 114
MTH 126 or 211
MTH 190
ACC 120, 121
BLW 108 (non ACT majors)
CHM 111# or 113#
CHM 114
MTH 190#
MTH 203#
MTH 204#
PHY 210#
Dietetics
◊Elementary Ed*
Forensic Chemistry
Health Services Mgt.
BIO 102# or 103#
BIO 185 & 186
BIO 224
CHM 205
ECO 201#
MTH 126# or 211#
PSY 101#
ART 107#
AST 101# or GLG 101#
ECO 201# or 202#
ENG 113
HFA 120
HIS 203# or 204#
MTH 126# or 211#
MTH 165‡
PSC 101#
BIO 105#
BIO 106 or 213
CHM 111# or 113#
CHM 114
CJS 101
CJS 206
MTH 126# or 211#
MTH 190#, 203#
PHY 210#
ACC 120
ACC 121
BIO 185 & 186
History
Journalism
Law Enforcement*
Math
ANT 101#
ECO 201#
HFA 162 or HIS 203
HIS 109, 110, 204
PSY 101#
COM 105
JRN 105 or MOS 105
CJS 101, 105, 206
SOC 206
MTH 190#
MTH 200
MTH 203#
MTH 204#
Music
^Nursing
Psychology
Sociology
MUS 101, 102, 103, 104
MUS 271, 201, 202, 205, 206
MUS 271, 272
BIO 185 & 186, 224
PSY 101#
SOC 101#
BLW 203 (non ACT majors
BLW 201 (ACT majors)
ECO 201#
ECO 202#
MTH 111 or 180#
MTH 126 or 211#
BIO 224
ECO 201#
ECO 202#
HLT 101
MTH 126 # or 211#
CHM 205
MTH 126# or 211#
PHL 102#
PSY 101#
SOC 101#
◊ EDUCATION: Students can use their ACT+Writing score (22 composite & a 16 English/Writing score) towards teacher licensure requirements or take the TAP
exam. Please contact the department for information regarding these required test options. We have included science and humanities courses to meet
program requirements, but students may have other Art, Music or theatre options from the general education selections and other science options that are
eligible to meet the 10 credit hours of science which must include 1 biological, 1 physical and 1 earth/space science course (1 course MUST have a lab). Please
call to check on alternate options not listed.
‡ Indicated course may not be required depending on your ACT score and placement into Math courses. Please contact WIU.
* Major offered at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus
& MUST take both courses to receive direct credit
^ Please refer to wiu.edu/nursing for additional program requirements.
# Course can be used to fulfill a general education requirement
! Students seeking degress in African American Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Economics, English, Foreign Languages
and Cultures, Forensic Chemistry, Geography, Geology, History, Mathematics, Meteorology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Physics, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology, or Women's Studies may be required to complete additional general education requirements. Please consult your academic advisor or the WIU
course catalog at wiu.edu/catalog.