Academic Programs

Liberal Arts (AA.LAS)

The sequence below works for students seeking an associate degree to prepare for transfer to a university who wish to cover a broad selection of courses centered on the liberal arts.

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First Year
First Semester

COREHUM-150

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREPHI-280

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-119

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-116

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-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

GENSOC-280

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREHUM-181

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORELIT-130

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-121

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-130

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREPHI-232

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORELIT-147

Credit Hours: 3.00

GEN--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPSY-271

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEFLG-140

-OR-
-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREPHI-290

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPOS-264

Credit Hours: 3.00

ELEFLG-141

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

ELESLN-200

-OR-
-OR-
-OR-

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	General Education Math MAT-116 General Education Math Survey of mathematical topics with emphasis on solutions to real life problems. Topics will include set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement, and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions will be required. Calculators and computers will be used. Course Outline OR
GEN	General Education Pathway MAT-115 General Education Pathway Survey of mathematical topics including set theory, consumer/financial math, measurement and statistics. Problem solving projects involving detailed written solutions required. Calculators and computers will be used. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-116. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	Statistics Pathway MAT-124 Statistics Pathway Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab. Course Outline OR
GEN	MAT-125	Statistics MAT-125 Statistics Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	HUM-150	Humanities Through the Arts HUM-150 Humanities Through the Arts Students will survey the human condition as revealed through the arts, including an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, drama, film, photography and music. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	SOC-280	Introduction to Sociology SOC-280 Introduction to Sociology Study of human interaction focusing on social influences shaping personality, structure and dynamics of human society. Topics include: sociological perspective, culture, society, social interaction; social change in global perspective; socialization; families; social class; and social stratification; race and ethnicity; and deviance. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	PHI-280	Ethics PHI-280 Ethics Introduction to issues and theories of ethics. Includes survey of major value systems and contemporary issues. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
GEN	ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BIO-130	Environmental Science BIO-130 Environmental Science This course examines the principles that govern natural environments and human interconnections to them. Some topics include resource use, pollution, sustainability, energy, water, food, ecology, evolution, climate change, and population. Laboratory exercises include outdoor field studies and indoor hands-on exercises. Course Outline	4.0
CORE	HUM-181	Intro to Film Appreciation HUM-181 Intro to Film Appreciation Students will enrich their knowledge of film art and their abilities to critically analyze and evaluate films. By viewing and discussing a variety of films, students will understand film techniques, directorial styles, genres, structure, critical approaches, and cultural influences. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	LIT-130	Intro to Literature LIT-130 Intro to Literature Students will read, examine and discuss a variety of literary works from different genres as a way to analyze and understand the value, purpose and components of literature. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	PHI-232	World Religions PHI-232 World Religions This course is designed to promote cultural diversity associated with religious practices. It includes a survey of religious systems and examines concepts and theories related to the nature of deities, good and evil, reason and faith, ethics, and afterlife. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	--- ---	IAI Physical Science --- --- IAI Physical Science	3.0
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	LIT-147	Introduction to Fiction LIT-147 Introduction to Fiction Students will read, discuss and analyze short stories and novels written by different authors from a variety of time periods as a way of appreciating and understanding the purposes, forms, terms and critical approaches associated with these two literacy modes. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	Elem Spanish I FLG-140 Elem Spanish I Fundamentals of Spanish grammar, oral communication, reading and writing, and introduction to cultures of various Spanish speaking countries. Course Outline OR
ELE	Myths and Legends HUM-120 Myths and Legends An introduction to major myths and legends spanning from Ancient Greece to Modern America with an emphasis on how the motifs, archetypes, and themes are consistently revived in popular culture. Course Outline OR
ELE	Art History I ART-260 Art History I Students will learn the historical developments of visual arts from Pre-historic through the Pre-Renaissance periods. Art will be examined as expressions of the ideas and beliefs of artist influenced by the political, religious and philosophical ideals of their different cultures. Course Outline OR
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	PHI-290	Intro to Logic PHI-290 Intro to Logic Introduction to rules of reasoning, including truth and validity, deduction and induction, language and meaning, and fallacies. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	POS-264	Intro/Interntnl Relations POS-264 Intro/Interntnl Relations An examination of the nation-state system and the sources of conflict in the international community. Comparative political economic systems are studied, as well as the rise of multi-national corporation and international organizations. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	Elem Spanish II FLG-141 Elem Spanish II Continued study of basic grammar, oral communication, reading and writing. Includes cultural aspects of various Spanish speaking countries. Course Outline OR
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	3.0
ELE	Community Service SLN-200 Community Service A course based on a multi-disciplinary project coordinating community service efforts through an established organization. Individual students self-assess their learning outcomes and make applications to personal educational goals, establishing a sense of community commitment. Course Outline OR
ELE	Short Term Study Abroad STA-200 Short Term Study Abroad This course serves as an introduction to short-term study abroad opportunities. It will focus on the various challenges of traveling and learning in another country, cultural awareness, cross-cultural sensitivity, intercultural communication, and adaptability to a new culture. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline OR
ELE	Art History II ART-261 Art History II The study of the historical development of art from Pre-Renaissance through the 21st century. Beliefs and practices of cultures and societies will be examined. Style and symbolism combined with political, religious and philosophical traits will be explored through art. Course Outline OR
ELE	--- ---	IAI Humanities/Fine Arts --- --- IAI Humanities/Fine Arts	3.0
ELE	--- ---	IAI Humanities/Fine Arts --- --- IAI Humanities/Fine Arts	3.0
ELE	--- ---	Transfer Elective --- --- Transfer Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

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Faculty Phone: 217-234-5035

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Liberal Arts (AA.LAS)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

MAT-116General Education Math

MAT-115General Education Pathway

MAT-124Statistics Pathway

MAT-125Statistics

HUM-150Humanities Through the Arts

SOC-280Introduction to Sociology

PHI-280Ethics

Semester Totals

ENG-121Composition II

BIO-130Environmental Science

HUM-181Intro to Film Appreciation

LIT-130Intro to Literature

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

Semester Totals

PHI-232World Religions

--- ---IAI Physical Science

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

LIT-147Introduction to Fiction

FLG-140Elem Spanish I

HUM-120Myths and Legends

ART-260Art History I

--- ---Transfer Elective

Semester Totals

PHI-290Intro to Logic

POS-264Intro/Interntnl Relations

FLG-141Elem Spanish II

--- ---Transfer Elective

SLN-200Community Service

STA-200Short Term Study Abroad

ART-261Art History II

--- ---IAI Humanities/Fine Arts

--- ---IAI Humanities/Fine Arts

--- ---Transfer Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

MAT-116
General Education Math

MAT-115
General Education Pathway

MAT-124
Statistics Pathway

MAT-125
Statistics

HUM-150
Humanities Through the Arts

SOC-280
Introduction to Sociology

PHI-280
Ethics

ENG-121
Composition II

BIO-130
Environmental Science

HUM-181
Intro to Film Appreciation

LIT-130
Intro to Literature

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

PHI-232
World Religions

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IAI Physical Science

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

LIT-147
Introduction to Fiction

FLG-140
Elem Spanish I

HUM-120
Myths and Legends

ART-260
Art History I

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Transfer Elective

PHI-290
Intro to Logic

POS-264
Intro/Interntnl Relations

FLG-141
Elem Spanish II

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Transfer Elective

SLN-200
Community Service

STA-200
Short Term Study Abroad

ART-261
Art History II

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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts

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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts

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Transfer Elective