Academics
Accountancy
The Accountancy program of study is designed for the student who plans to pursue a career in accounting after completion of a bachelor's degree program. Upon completion of the degree at Illinois Central College, most of the general education requirements at most state universities in Illinois will have been met as well as the usual accounting and business courses found in the typical first two years of a bachelor´s degree. Public accounting, private accounting, managerial accounting, cost and governmental accounting are a sampling of the areas in which the student may specialize after transferring to a four-year bachelor´s 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 |
| ECON 110 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 111 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| MATH 135 | CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 7 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ACCTG 120 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| ACCTG 121 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| BUS 203 | BUSINESS STATISTICS | 4 |
| BUS 215 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| APPROVED ELECTIVES ** | 7 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
** Select electives with the assistance of an advisor based upon transfer institution requirements: BUS 110, 111; CMPSC 120; MATH 115; ACCTG 206, 207, 208, 209
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; COMM 110; Life Science; Humanities; Approved Elective |
| Spring Semester 1 | ENGL 111; MATH 135; Social Science; Fine Arts; Approved Elective |
| Fall Semester 2 | ACCTG 120; BUS 215; ECON 110; Physical Science |
| Spring Semester 2 | ACCTG 121; BUS 203; ECON 111; Humanities/Fine Arts; Approved Elective (if needed) |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems
East Peoria Campus, Technology Center, Room 205
(309) 694-5558
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: