Additional Math and Science Courses (6 hours)
Take the following:
- One additional mathematics course (MAT)
- One additional physical or life science course (AST, BIO, CHE, ESC, PHY, or SCI)
Any transfer-focused course in these subjects will meet the
requirements, even if it is not on the GECC course list. Transfer-focused courses have an even middle number, such as BIO 100 or MAT 12
4.
Electives in Areas of Interest (22 hours)
Students are encouraged to choose elective courses based on their interests and transfer goals. Students working toward the AS degree typically choose courses relevant to science, engineering, and math. General electives include any transfer-focused courses (courses with an even middle number, such as MGT 101 or ART 121).
Total credit hours for the Associate in Science degree = 60 Hours
What You Need to Know about Transferring Parkland Courses
Parkland College courses with an even middle digit in the course number will transfer to most four-year institutions as a general education course, a major's core course, or an elective.
General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) courses will transfer to public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois as general education courses. If you complete the full GECC, it will transfer as a package. When you complete only a portion of the GECC, the transfer institution will consider acceptance of each course individually.
- To save you time and money, speak to a Parkland advisor, as well as advisors from the intended transfer institution, to determine the best choice of coursework.
- You can also identify how courses may transfer to a four-year institution by setting up an account at Transferology, a nationwide network designed to help students explore their college transfer options.
- Get more information about your transfer options.
Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Degree
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree is designed for students with a specific interest in Art. Parkland offers two AFA options:
Students should note that the Art and Design AFA degree does not include all coursework required for completion of the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). Additional courses to complete the general education requirements may be taken after transferring.
Associate in Engineering Science (AES) Degree
The Associate in Engineering Science (AES) degree is designed for students intending to pursue a specialized engineering degree at a four-year institution.
Students should note that the AES degree may include very little of the coursework required for completion of the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). The number of general education courses required for the study of engineering depends on the specific field of engineering and the transfer institution. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to an advisor concerning the best choice of classes for their goals.