WIU Counselor: Jamie Staggs
(618) 635-3087
Southwestern Illinois College
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science Degree Requirements
Communication
Composition:
Speech:
ENGL 101, 102
SPCH 151
Mathematics: AA/AS requires 4
Mathematics:
MATH 113 191, 203, 204, 205, 213, BUS 205
106, 107, 111 (ONLY available for AA Degree Seekers)
Life and Physical Sciences - Select 1 course from Life Sciences and 1 from Physical Sciences-( 8 hours total)
Life Science
Biology:
BIOL 100, 101, 104, 108, 151
Physical Science
Chemistry:
CHEM 101, 105
Earth Science:
ES 101, 102, 114, 180, 250 Astronomy: ATY 101
Physics:
PHYS 101, 151, 204 (PHYS 104 ONLY available for AA Degree Seekers)
Social Sciences - (AA/AS requires 3 semester hours)
Economics:
ECON 115, 201, 202
Geography:
GEOG 152, 202
History:
HIST 101, 102, 114, 115, 117, 118, 152, 180, 181, 230,
Political Science:
POLS 150, 240, 261, 262, 270
Additional Math or Science AS Degree students select one 4 credit hour course
Biology:
BIOL 102, 105, 157, 158, 204, 250, 270
Chemistry:
CHEM 103, 106, 201, 202, 253,
Math & Engineering:
MATH 170, 171, 210, 270, 271, 290, 292
Physics:
PHYS 152, 205, 206
Behavioral Sciences - (AA/AS requires 3 semester hours)
Anthropology:
ANTH 150, 160, 250,
Psychology:
PSYC 151, 210, 250, 251, 253, 295
Sociology:
SOC 153, 203, 230, 255
AA/AS Degree Seekers select 1 additional course from either social or behavioral sciences
Humanities & Fine Arts -(AA/AS Select one course from each)
Humanities - Fine Arts
Art:
ART 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110
Film:
FILM 115, 215
Music:
MUS 110
Theatre:
THEA 120
General Humanities
Foreign Language:
FREN 202, GERM 202, SPAN 202
Literature:
LIT 113, 117, 120, 125, 133, 134, 201, 202, 205, 213, 214, 215, 251, 252, 290, 291,
History:
HIST 286
Philosophy:
PHIL 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 160
AA/AS Degree Seekers select 1 additional course from either Fine Arts or General Humanities
Additional Humantities or Social/Behavioral Science
Assoicate of Arts Degree seekers need to select an additional humanities or fine arts from above OR consult the list of additional options in
the 2015/2016 catalog. Note some additional courses listed are not IAI-approved courses.
Human Well Being (total of 2 credits courses listed are not part of IAI
HES 130, 131, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158, HRO 150
Courses in orange= Human Relations classes
Courses in BLUE are Non-Western Culture courses
One course from each area must be completed, the courses can also count in the gen ed category it falls in.
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
Illnois assures transferring students that lower-division general education requirements for a bachelor's degree
has been satisfied.
Guide is 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 majors NOT listed please contact WIU admissions.
Agriculture Science
Biology
Business Programs*
Chemistry
AGRI 152
BIOL 101#, 102#, 250#
CHEM 105#
AGRI 161
AGRI 235 or HORT 102
CHEM 105#, 106#
ES 101# or 250#
MATH 107# or 191# or 203# or
BUS 205#
MATH 112
Medical Science Emphasis
ACCT 110
ACCT 111
ECON 201#, 202#
BUS 215 or 216
(Accounting majors only)
MATH 107# or 191# or
BUS 205#
MATH 213#
AGRI 121
AGRI 111
BUS 209
BIOL 157# & 158#
MATH 107#, 191# or BUS 205#
Select 3: 1 in BIO one in CHEM
CHEM 105#, 106#
BIO: 101#, 102#, CHEM:
MATH 107# or 191# or BUS 205#
101#,103, 105#, 106#, ES: 102#,
MATH 203
PHYS: 151#, 152, 204
CHEM 106#
ES 102#
MATH 203#
MATH 204#
MATH 271#
PHYS 204#
PHYS 206#
Computer Science
Forensic Chemistry
Information Systems
Law Enforcement & Justice
Administration
MATH 203#
MATH 271#
AOJ 100, 255
BIOL 101#, 102#
CHEM 105#, 106#
MATH 107# or 191# or
BUS 205#
MATH 203#, 204#, 271#
PHYS 204#
PHYS 206#
MATH 107# or 191# or
BUS 205#
MATH 203#
MATH 271#
AOJ 100
AOJ 153
AOJ 203
AOJ 255
Nursing ^ (RN-BSN)*
Social Work
Sociology
Psychology
BIOL 157# & 158#
BIOL 250
CHEM 101#, 103
MATH 107# or 191# or BUS
205#
PHIL 152#
PSYC 151#
SOC 153#
BIOL 100#
PHIL 150# or 151# or 152#
POLS 150# or 261#
PSYC 151#
SOC 153#
ANTH 150#
PSYC 151#
SOC 153#
sEDUCATION: 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.
*Major offered at the Quad City Campus.
^Please refer to wiu.edu/nursing for additional program requirements.
# Courses can be used to fulfill general education requirements
& MUST take both courses to receive direct credit
! 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