Academics
Environmental Science
The Environmental Science area of study at Illinois Central College is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. During the two years at Illinois Central College, the student concentrates on building a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics, and meets the requirements for the Associate in Science degree. The Environmental Science program is designed to prepare the student for a wide range of career opportunities. In addition to the positions traditionally available in laboratories that engage in environmental testing, professional careers exist within governmental agencies, including: (1) state and national departments of the EPA; (2) local and state planning departments; (3) state geological and natural history surveys; (4) the National Park Service; (5) soil and water conservation districts; (6) local and state health departments; (7) U.S. Geological Survey; (8) Departments of Natural Resources; and (9) OSHA. Further, various privately funded organizations maintain a staff of professionally trained environmental scientists.
Degree
Associate in Science (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 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| BIOL 114 | ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 160 | BIOPRINCIPLES I | 4 |
| CHEM 130 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| MATH 211 | STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 4 |
| MATH 222 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| BIOL 161 | BIOPRINCIPLES II | 4 |
| CHEM 132 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| CHEM 220 or | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY or | 5 |
| PHYS 120 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 5 |
| CHEM 210 or | FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY or | 4 |
| CHEM 230 or | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY or | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | GENERAL PHYSICS | 5 |
| PHYSC 110 | ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | 4 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Science Degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | BIOL 114; PHYSC 110; ENGL 110; MATH 222 |
| Spring Semester 1 | BIOL 160; CHEM 130; MATH 211; ENGL 111 |
| Summer Semester | CHEM 132 |
| Fall Semester 2 | CHEM 220 or PHYS 120; COMM 110 or COMM 212; Humanities; ECON 110 |
| Spring Semester 2 | BIOL 161; CHEM 210 or CHEM 230 or PHYS 121; Social Science; Fine Arts |
Program Contact Information
Math, Science, and Engineering
East Peoria Campus
Academic Building, Room 320B
(309) 694-5365
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: