Academics
Sociology
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 or | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY or | 3 |
| COMM 212 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
| SOC 110 | AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE ** | 6 | |
| MATHEMATICS ** | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE ** | 7 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ** | 9 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| SOC 114 | SOCIAL PROBLEMS | 3 |
| SOC 120 | MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY | 3 |
| SOC 218 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC 219 | THE SOCIOLOGY OF RACE AND ETHNICITY IN AMERICA | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ELEC | ELECTIVES | 11 to 15 |
* Student must earn a "C" or higher in this course.
** See specific requirements for Associate in Arts degree.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; SOC 110; Social Science; Life Science; Fine Arts |
| Spring Semester 1 | ENGL 111; SOC 114; Physical Science; Humanities; Elective |
| Fall Semester 2 | COMM 110 or COMM 212; SOC 120; SOC 218; Mathematics; Elective |
| Spring Semester 2 | SOC 219; Humanities/Fine Arts; Social Science; Elective(s) |
Program Contact Information
Arts and Behavioral Sciences Department
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: