Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S)
This degree is for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at a four-year college or university. Students must meet the prescribed general education requirements as listed in the Catalog for the Associate of Engineering Science (A.E.S.) Degree. Students pursing this degree should complete the remaining required semester hours according to the requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer. Because completion of the Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) curriculum does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the institution to which they transfer. However, to meet the Illinois Articulation General Education Core Curriculum requirements, the student should take an additional course in communications, life science, and social/behavioral science. Students should consult with their Student Success Coach when selecting elective courses to determine credit transferability. Most higher education institutions require a portfolio review for admission to a bachelor’s program. See the “Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) Degree Requirements” table below for guidance when selecting courses.
Degree Requirements
This degree is for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at a four-year college or university. Students must meet the general education requirements listed below for the Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) Degree. Students pursuing this degree should complete the remaining required semester hours according to the four-year school to which they plan to transfer. Students should consult with their Student Success Coach when selecting elective courses to determine credit transferability. Most higher education institutions require a portfolio review for admission to a bachelor’s program.
General Education Requirements (40 Credits)
A. Communications
B. Behavioral/Social Sciences
Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines:
ANT 102, GEG 105, GEG 125, SOC 201: Students need to complete one course that incorporates cultural diversity. These courses are marked with an asterisk (*).
C. Mathematics
D. Science
| CHM 105 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
E. Humanities
| ART 120 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 125 | Art History World Survey I Prehistoric T | 3 |
| ART 126 | Art History World Survey I 15th century to Modern Art | 3 |
| ART 210 | Diverse Perspectives in American Art | 3 |
| ART 217 | Indigenous Art | 3 |
| ART 220 | Latin American Traditions in Art | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 215 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 216 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 218 | US Latino/Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| HIS 103 | Early Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 104 | Modern Western Civilization | 3 |
| HUM 150 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3 |
| HUM 151 | Humanities: History & Philosopy | 3 |
| HUM 153 | Survey of Film History | 3 |
| HUM 154 | Latin American Culture | 3 |
| MUS 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 101 | History of Music: Pre-20th Century | 3 |
| MUS 102 | History of Music: 20th Century | 3 |
| MUS 106 | Trends in Modern American Music | 3 |
| MUS 108 | World Music Survey | 3 |
| PHI 125 | World Religions in Global Context | 3 |
| PHI 126 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 180 | Social Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Philosophy | 3 |
| SPN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SPN 215 | Spanish Conversation & Composition I | 3 |
| SPN 216 | Spanish Conv & Comp II | 3 |
| THR 108 | The Theatre Experience | 3 |
| THR 110 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Major Area Required Courses
Other Requirements
All entering freshmen must earn at least a “C” in ENG101 and ENG102 for satisfactory completion of the IAI General Education Core Curriculum and for graduation from the College in all university transfer degrees (A.A., A.S., A.F.A., A.E.S.)
Because completion of the Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.) curriculum does not fulfill the requirements of the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum, students will need to complete the general education requirements of the institution to which they transfer. However, to meet the Illinois Articulation General Education Core Curriculum requirements, the student should take an additional course in communications, life science, and social/behavioral science.