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Educational Planning
Guide for Transfer Students
Although four-year colleges and
universities generally admit those who have earned an associate degree with
junior standing, most require some specific general education courses as part of
any major. To help make sure you've taken the necessary courses, we've created
an Educational Planning Guide
(PDF) for
you to follow. It is divided into three main sections.
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General
Education Core
(38 semester hours)—
Composed of five categories: Communications, Mathematics, Life
Science/Physical Science, Humanities and Fine Arts, and Social/Behavioral
Sciences.
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Additional
Degree Requirements
(3 semester hours)—
This is what distinguishes an Associate in Science degree from an
Associate in Arts degree.
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Elective
Courses
(21 semester hours)—
This is where courses that are needed for your specific major are
included. According to your major and intended transfer institution, some of
these courses may be additional general education courses beyond what fit in
the general education core. Others may be major-specific courses; yet others
may truly be "elective," meaning you get to choose. This is where
the required one-credit-hour COL-101 course counts.
An academic advisor can assist you in
determining the courses that are needed for your major at your intended transfer
institution. Most colleges and universities now include
detailed information for transfer students on their Web sites.
In addition to the categories above, please
note the specific graduation requirements identified at the bottom of the
Educational Planning Guide. Although students are generally encouraged to
complete an A.A. or A.S. degree prior to transfer, the Moraine Valley General
Education Core (38 semester hours) does meet the Illinois
Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum for those who plan
to transfer prior to completion of a degree.
It is important to check with an academic
advisor early and often during your college enrollment. There are specific
courses that need to be completed in order to prepare you for transfer in your
specific major. Although you are ultimately responsible for proper course
selection, the academic advising team is always available to assist you.
Printable
version of the Educational Planning Guide (PDF)
Interactive Gen Ed Core Curriculum Guide through www.itransfer.org
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