Academics
Education (Special)
Requirements for admission to four-year colleges and universities vary a great deal. Illinois Central College has articulated agreements with several area universities to ensure ease in transfer of credits upon completion of the Associate in Arts Degree.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Recommended General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 6 | |
| PSY 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 7 to 8 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 9 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 111 | INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN EDUCATION | 3 |
| EDUC 212 | FIELD EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| EDUC 213 | DIVERSE LEARNERS IN THE CLASSROOM | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS ** | 3 to 5 | |
| PSY 202 | CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVE *** | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ELECTIVES **** | 5 to 6 |
* See an advisor as course selection depends on discipline and transfer institution as well as meet Associate in Arts Degree requirements.
** Second math course can come from either Group 1 or Group 2.
*** Most transfer institutions will require an additional Psychology Course - see transfer institution for specific course.
**** See an advisor as course selection depends on discipline and transfer institution.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; PSY 110; EDUC 111; Math; COMM 110 |
| Spring Semester 1 | ENGL 111; Social Science; Math; Humanities/Fine Arts; Elective |
| Fall Semester 2 | Life Science; Humanities/Fine Arts; Social Science; EDUC 213; PSY 202 |
| Spring Semester 2 | Physical Science; Humanities/Fine Arts; EDUC 212; Psychology Elective; Elective |
Program Contact Information
Arts and Behavioral Sciences
East Peoria Campus
Academic Building, Room 124A
(309) 694-5113
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training
General Bachelor Degree Transfer Options
Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides: