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Transfer Program General Degree Requirements

The Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.), and Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of study leading to a bachelor’s degree. The third and fourth years of study are completed at a four-year college or university to which the student transfers after the completion of the A.A., A.S., A.E.S, or A.F.A. program at Parkland.

The first two years of most four-year programs can be completed at Parkland. Students wishing to take the first two years of a transfer area not specifically listed should consult with a counselor or advisor to plan their program of study.

Because four-year colleges vary in their requirements, students should determine specific course requirements by consulting with their faculty advisor or a college counselor as soon as possible after admission to Parkland.

 

Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree Requirements

Candidates for either the A.A. or the A.S. degree must fulfill these general requirements to graduate:

1. Complete at least 60 credit hours of baccalaureate-oriented courses with a minimum program grade point average of 2.0 in those courses.

2. Fulfill the constitution examination requirement.

3. Complete either the first 45 credit hours or the last 15 credit hours of baccalaureate-oriented course work applicable to the program at Parkland with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Should students transfer without an A.A. or A.S. degree, but desire a degree from Parkland, they may transfer a maximum of 15 credit hours back for the degree. This must be completed within two (2) calendar years to satisfy Parkland’s degree graduation requirements. Proficiency credit does not count as credit hours in residence.

4. Be in good standing and meet all college obligations.

 

Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Degree Requirements

Note: The Associate in Fine Arts degree does not satisfy the IAI General Education Core Curriculum requirements.

The Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) accommodates the unique needs of students majoring in art and music. Typically, art and music majors must complete a sequential list of courses in their major during their freshman and sophomore years. Consequently, these students’ needs are not addressed by A.A. and A.S. degrees. Students may choose to take the courses necessary to complete the IAI general education core curriculum requirements at Parkland College or take after transferring.

This degree has been carefully designed with input from art and music faculty from both community colleges and universities to enhance transferability. It is presented as an associate’s degree for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed curriculum intended to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in one of the fine arts: art, music, or theatre.

Candidates for the A.F.A. degree must fulfill these general requirements:

1. Complete at least 60 credit hours of baccalaureate-oriented courses of which at least 27 credit hours are general education electives, with a minimum program grade point average of 2.0.

2. Fulfill the constitution examination requirement.

3. Complete either the first 45 credit hours or the last 15 credit hours of baccalaureate-oriented course work applicable to the program at Parkland with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Should students transfer without an A.F.A. degree, but desire a degree from Parkland, they may transfer a maximum of 15 credit hours back for the degree. This must be completed within two (2) calendar years to satisfy Parkland’s degree graduation requirements. Proficiency credit does not count as credit hours in residence.

4. Be in good standing and meet all college obligations.

 

Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) Degree Requirements

Note: The Associate in Engineering Science degree does not satisfy the IAI General Education Core Curriculum requirements.

Typically, engineering majors must complete a sequential list of courses in their major during their freshman and sophomore years, and then complete the general education requirements over all four years for a baccalaureate degree. Consequently, these students’ needs are not addressed by an A.S. degree. In order to accommodate the distinctive needs of transfer engineering students, the Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) degree program is created with the welfare of the transfer engineering student foremost in mind.

Engineering faculty from community colleges and universities have carefully designed the curriculum content for an A.E.S. to ensure transferability. The A.E.S. is designed to maintain academic standards while affording enough flexibility to accommodate the variety of viable preengineering programs across the state. It is presented as an associate’s degree for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed curriculum intended to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in engineering.

Candidates for the A.E.S. degree must fulfill these general requirements:

1. Complete at least 60 credit hours of baccalaureate-oriented courses of which at least 27 credit hours are general education electives, with a minimum program grade point average of 2.0.

2. Fulfill the constitution examination requirement.

3. Complete either the first 45 credit hours or the last 15 credit hours of baccalaureate-oriented course work applicable to the program at Parkland with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Should students transfer without an A.E.S. degree, but desire a degree from Parkland, they may transfer a maximum of 15 credit hours back for the degree. This must be completed within two (2) calendar years to satisfy Parkland’s degree graduation requirements. Proficiency credit does not count as credit hours in residence.

4. Be in good standing and meet all college obligations.