Academics
Actuarial Science
Students who have a strong interest in mathematics and business should investigate the Actuarial Science field of study. Actuaries use mathematical, statistical, and economic models to design, price, finance, and operate benefit plans which protect people from risks of injury, illness, death, property damage, and the loss of income due to unemployment or retirement. A required background in calculus, accounting, and economics can be acquired at Illinois Central College.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 |
| ECON 110 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 111 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE/PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 7 | |
| MATH 222 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS * | 3 to 4 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ACCTG 120 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| ACCTG 121 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 4 |
| CMPSC 125 or | CS I: PROGRAMMING IN C++ or | 3 |
| ENGR 230 | PROGRAMMING ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| MATH 223 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| MATH 224 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III | 4 |
| MATH 230 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 |
* 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 | MATH 222; ENGL 110; Life Science; Social Science |
| Spring Semester 1 | MATH 223; ENGR 230 or CMPSC 125; ENGL 111; Physical Science; Fine Arts |
| Fall Semester 2 | MATH 224; COMM 110 or COMM 212; ACCTG 120; ECON 110; Humanities |
| Spring Semester 2 | MATH 230; ACCTG 121; ECON 111; Humanities/Fine Arts; Electives |
Program Contact Information
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309)694-5365
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training