2012-2014 ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY ARTICULATION HANDBOOK

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2012-2014 ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY ARTICULATION HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Degree Requirements and Degrees Available
Transferring Courses Back to ISU
Advisor Directory
PART II – TWO-YEAR SUGGESTED PROGRAMS
Key to Dept./School Abbreviations
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Agribusiness
Agriculture Communication and Leadership
Agricultural Education
Agronomy Management
Animal Industry Management
Animal Science
Anthropology
Art
Athletic Training
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences Education
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Business Information Systems
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry (An American Chemical Society Certified Degree)
Chemistry-BS
Communication Studies (Non-Teaching)
Communication Studies (Teaching)
Construction Management
Criminal Justice Sciences
Crop and Soil Science
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Elementary Education
English/English Education
Environmental Health
Exercise Science
Family & Consumer Sciences – Apparel Merchandising & Design
Family & Consumer Sciences – Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics
Family & Consumer Sciences – Human Development & Family Resources
Family & Consumer Sciences – Interior & Environmental Design
Finance
Food Industry Management
French (Teaching)
Geography (Non-Teaching)
Geography (Teaching)
Geology/Earth and Space Science Education
Geology
German (Teaching)
Graphic Communications
Health Education – Community Health
Health Education – School Health Education
Health Information Management RHIT-HIM Online Sequence
Health Information Management
History
History – Social Sciences Education
Horticulture and Landscape Management
Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology or Industrial Computer Systems
Information Systems, Telecommunications Management, Computer Science
Insurance
International Business
Journalism
Management
Marketing
Mass Media
Mathematics Education
Mathematics/Statistics – Biometrics and Psychometrics
Mathematics
Medical Laboratory Science
Mennonite College of Nursing
Middle Level Teacher Education
Music - BA/BS/BM except Music Therapy
Music Education (BME)
Music Therapy (BM)
Philosophy
Physical Education – Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education-Mathematics 144
Physics Teacher Education-Mathematics 145
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Psychology
Public Relations
Recreation & Park Administration – Recreation Management
Recreation & Park Administration – Therapeutic Recreation
Renewable Energy
Safety
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish (Teaching)
Special Education
Speech Pathology Education or Audiology
Technology Education
Theatre - Acting
Theatre – Design/Production
Theatre Education
Theatre Studies – BA/BS
PART III – COURSE ARTICULATION TABLES
2012-2014
THE ARTICULATION HANDBOOK

PART I

The Articulation Handbook is a guide to the information important to the Illinois community college student
preparing to enter Illinois State University.

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln was
the attorney who drafted documents establishing the University. Today, Illinois State is a multi-purpose
university preparing students for a variety of future careers ranging from teacher education (the historical
purpose of the University) to careers in applied science and technology, arts and sciences, business, nursing
and fine arts. Illinois State enrolls approximately 20,200 students and has a faculty of more than 1,136.

Illinois State University is located in Central Illinois in the twin cities of Bloomington-Normal, a
metropolitan community with an area population of approximately 167,600, situated at the intersections of
Interstate 55, 74 and 39 and U.S. 51. The area is easily accessible by car, bus, train or plane.

Illinois State University students are primarily Illinois residents from almost every county, but the student
body includes representatives from nearly all 50 states and 80 other countries. Of particular interest to
community college transfer students is the fact that approximately 36% of the undergraduates are transfer
students with about 75% of these transfer students transferring from Illinois community colleges.

Highest admission priority will be granted to transfer students with the strongest academic records.
In making admission decisions, Illinois State takes into consideration the following:
• Cumulative college grade point average
• Prerequisite college coursework for some programs
• Applicants must be in good academic standing at the last institution attended

Additional criteria will be considered for student with fewer than 24 completed semester hours at the time of
application:
• High School grade point average
• ACT/SAT scores

Remedial coursework is not taken into consideration when calculating the admission GPA or the number of
semester hours earned at the time of application. In addition, an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science
degree does not guarantee admission.

Questions about transferring to ISU may be directed to:

Rachel Caracci, Assistant Director of Admissions
Office of Admissions, 201 Hovey Hall
Illinois State University
Campus Box 2202 Normal, IL 61790-2202
Fax: [phone] Phone: [phone]
[email protected] Toll Free: 800/366-2478
Students currently enrolled at an Illinois community college may find it advantageous to complete a
baccalaureate-oriented associate degree. ISU has a compact agreement with these institutions which
guarantees each student who earns an associate degree in a baccalaureate-oriented sequence will enter ISU
with junior standing and with all general education requirements completed.

If students do not plan to complete a baccalaureate-oriented associate degree, it will be advantageous for
them to complete the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education Core Curriculum (see
www.iTransfer.org). Students who have not completed the IAI Core before transfer can complete the
general education requirement by taking IAI approved courses at ISU.

It is important for all students to consult a counselor/advisor at the community college to insure they are
taking the appropriate courses for the IAI Core and/or associate degree requirements at the transfer
institution.

The following are general graduation requirements at ISU:

• All students regardless of major or degree must complete a Global Studies (non-western) course.

• Students planning to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree must complete one science,
mathematics or technology course in addition to the general education requirements.

• Students planning to complete a major within the College of Arts and Sciences must complete at least
two semesters of college-level foreign language (LAN 112 equivalent) with a passing grade. This
requirement may also be fulfilled by the completion of three years of one foreign language in high
school.

• Students who plan to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree must complete three semesters of college-
level foreign language (LAN 115 equivalent) with a passing grade.

The academic advisors at ISU will help students plan their program courses each semester. All students
admitted with less than 24 earned semester hours or students admitted as an Undeclared major regardless of
earned hours are advised by the University College Academic Advisement Center, Fell Hall Room 340,
[phone]. Students who are unsure about what major to choose may find the Find Your Major website
helpful at IllinoisState.edu/majors/. Students with 24 semester hours or more who are admitted into a major
are advised by the advisor in the academic department/school in which the student majors. See the Advisor
Directory.

Part II—Suggested Transfer Programs contains the two-year suggested programs for majors offered at ISU.
These suggested programs are provided to assist the Illinois community college students and
counselors/advisors plan courses that can be taken at the community college to fulfill general education
requirements, prerequisite courses, and/or lower level major requirements at ISU. Articulation guides for
the community colleges are also included. Courses in the suggested transfer programs are listed with ISU
prefixes and numbers. Please use the articulation guides for translation.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEBSITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Office/Service Area Telephone # Website

Academic Advisement 309/438-7604 universitycollege.illinoisstate.edu
Admissions 309/438-2181 admissions.illinoisstate.edu
Campus Recreation 309/438-7529 campusrecreation.illinoisstate.edu
Career Center 309/438-2200 careercenter.illinoisstate.edu
Counseling Services 309/438-3655 counseling.illinoisstate.edu
Financial Aid 309/438-2231 financialaid.illinoisstate.edu
Find Your Major 309/438-7604 illinoisstate.edu/majors/
Health Services 309/438-8655 healthservices.illinoisstate.edu
Disability Accommodations 309/438-2200 disabilityconcerns.illinoisstate.edu
Housing Services 309/438-8611 housing.illinoisstate.edu
Student Insurance 309/438-2525 healthservices.illinoisstate.edu
Dean of Students 309-438/2008 deanofstudents.illinoisstate.edu
University Registrar 309-438-2188 registrar.illinoisstate.edu
Student Employment 309-438-2237 financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/jobs/
Tuition & Fees (Student Accounts) 309/438-5643 studentaccounts.illinoisstate.edu/tuition/
Veterans Services 309/438-2207 veterans.illinoisstate.edu

The 2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog can be found at: illinoisstate.edu/catalog/pdf/undergrad.pdf

Course articulation questions may be directed to the Academic Records and Evaluation Services office at 309/438-2282 (or
registrar.illinoisstate.edu).
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

DEGREE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate degrees available at Illinois State University include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music,
and Bachelor of Music Education degrees.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) DEGREE: Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree will acquire knowledge of a
foreign language as demonstrated by successful completion of LAN 115 (or the equivalent) in addition to General
Education Program requirements, general requirements for graduation; and major field of study requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) DEGREE: Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree will acquire increased
knowledge of the natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, and/or technology as demonstrated by the successful
completion of an additional three-hour course, beyond those required for General Education; other General Education
Program requirements; general requirements for graduation; and major field of study requirements. The course is to
be selected from an approved list of courses from natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, and technology.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (B.S. in Ed.) DEGREE: Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in
Education degree will acquire increased knowledge and develop skills related to professional standards established by
NCATE through the successful completion of General Education requirements; professional education requirements;
approved teacher education major requirements; and general requirements for graduation.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.) DEGREE: General Education requirements; general requirements
for graduation; and nursing field of study requirements.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (B.F.A.) DEGREE: General Education Program requirements; general requirements for
graduation; and art or theatre of study requirements for B.F.A. degree.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) DEGREE: General Education requirements; general requirements for graduation; and
music field of study requirements for B.M. Degree.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION (B.M.E.) DEGREE: General Education requirements; general requirements for
graduation; music field of study requirements for B.M.E. Degree; and professional education requirements.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (B.S.W.) DEGREE: General Education requirements for graduation; and Social
Work major requirements.

FIELDS OF STUDY AND DEGREES AVAILABLE
Accounting: B.S Environmental Health: B.S.
Agribusiness B.S. Exercise Science: B.S.
Agriculture: B.S. Family & Consumer Sciences: B.A., B.S.
Anthropology: B.A., B.S. # Finance: B.S.
Art: B.A., B.S., B.F.A. French: B.A. #
Athletic Training: B.S. Geography: B.A., B.S. #
Biological Sciences: B.S. # Geology: B.S. #
Business Administration: B.S. German: B.A. #
Business Teacher Education: B.A., B.S., Health Education: B.S., B.S. Ed.
B.S.Ed.
Chemistry: B.S. # Health Information Management: B.S.
Medical Laboratory Science: B.S. History: B.A., B.S. #
(formerly Clinical Laboratory Science)
Communication Studies: B.A., B.S. # Industrial Technology: B.S.
Computer Science: B.S. Information Systems: B. S.
Criminal Justice Sciences: B.A., B.S. Insurance: B.S.
Early Childhood Educ.: B.S., B.S.Ed. International Business: B.S.
Economics: B.A., B.S. # Journalism: B.A., B.S. #
Elementary Education: B.S., B.S.Ed. Management: B.S.
English: B.A. # Marketing: B.S.
Mass Media: B.A., B.S. # Renewable Energy: B.S.
Mathematics: B.A., B.S. # Safety: B.S.
Middle Level Teacher Education: B.S., B.S. in Social Sciences-History Education: B.A., B.S.
Ed. #
Music: B.A., B.S. Social Work: B.S.W #
Music Education: B.M.E. Sociology: B.S., B.S. #
Music Performance: B.M. Spanish: B.S. #
Nursing: B.S.N. Special Education: B.S., B.S. in Ed.
Philosophy: B.A. # Speech Pathology-Audiology: B.S. #
Physical Education: B.S., B.S. in Ed. Technology Education: B.S.
Physics: B.S. # Telecommunications Management: B.S.
Political Science: B.A., B.S. # Theatre: B.A., B.S.
Psychology: B.A., B.S. #
Public Relations: B.A., B.S. #
Recreation & Park Admin.: B.S.

General Education Program Requirement:
There are three ways to complete General Education requirements at Illinois State University:

Illinois State’s General Education Program: This program requires 14 courses and 42 semester hours
within a structured, three-tiered system. The Inner Core requires completion of 5 courses; the Middle Core
requires completion of 5 courses; and the Outer Core, 4 courses.

Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum: Available through the Illinois Articulation
Initiative (IAI). This program, designed for transfer students, is a statewide agreement between participating
colleges and universities and some private schools that is designed to facilitate timely degree completion.
The Illinois Transferable General Education Core Curriculum structure consists of 12 to 13 courses (37 to
41 semester credits) distributed among five subject areas. Completion of these requirements satisfies
General Education requirements irrespective of participating institutions at which courses are taken.

Baccalaureate-oriented Associates Degree (A.A. or A.S.): Students transferring with an A.A. or A.S.
completed from a regionally accredited community college, will be admitted to Illinois State with junior
standing and all General Education requirements completed.

GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Global Studies Requirement: All students graduating from Illinois State University must have successfully
completed a course designated as a course in the cultures and traditions of societies or peoples from Asia,
the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, or Indigenous Peoples of the World. For students under the Illinois
State University General Education Program, this course may be selected from the Outer Core. IAI courses
with number ending with “N” will also fulfill this requirement. See the Degree Requirements section of the
Undergraduate Catalog for a list of ISU courses that fulfill this requirement.

CAS Foreign Language Requirement: All graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences must satisfy a
foreign language graduation requirement. This requirement may be met by three years of one foreign
language in high school or completion of the second semester or higher of college-level foreign language
(LAN 112 equivalent) with a passing grade. Majors within the College of Arts and Sciences are indicated
with #.

Science, Mathematics and Technology Requirement of B.S. Degree:
Students planning to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) must complete an additional course in
the area of Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SMT).

Transfer students who are following the IAI General Education Core Curriculum and students who enter
Illinois State University with a baccalaureate-oriented Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree
must take an additional course, which is designated as a SMT course after the AA or AS Degree has been
awarded. The courses designated to fulfill the SMT requirement are listed with “S” in A/S column in the
Course Articulation section of this handbook.
Students who have not completed this requirement prior to transfer may complete it after entering Illinois
State. See the Degree Requirements section of the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of the Illinois State
courses that will fulfill this requirement.

B.A. Degree Foreign Language Requirement: Students planning to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree
must complete at least five semesters of a foreign language (LAN 115 equivalent).
TRANSFERRING COURSES BACK TO ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Information for Native Illinois State University students wishing to take courses at a community college to
transfer back to Illinois State.
Note: A native Illinois State student is someone who started at Illinois State University as a freshman. If
you are unsure, check with your ISU advisor.
1. With the help of your Illinois State advisor, identify the courses that you intend to pursue at the
community college. Identify specific courses that you need to fulfill requirements at ISU. This is
particularly important if the courses are to be used in your major or minor.
2. Use the catalog from the school that you are considering to identify courses that are likely to
meet your requirements. Check with that school about admission requirements and to find out if
the courses that you are considering will be offered when you plan to take them.
3. Use the ISU Registrar website at registrar.illinoisstate.edu/transfer/course.shtml to verify that
the courses you are considering at the community college will be acceptable at Illinois State.
4. Coursework from an accredited Illinois community college is generally acceptable if it is offered
in a baccalaureate-oriented program. College-preparatory courses and occupational-training
courses may not be acceptable.
5. Register and complete the coursework. Have an official transcript sent to ISU when the
coursework is completed.
6. If you have received a grade of WX or WP in a course at Illinois State, you may take the
equivalent course at the community college and receive transfer credit, assuming you receive a
passing grade.
7. If you have received a grade of A, B, C, D, F, WF, CR, CT, NC, AU or I in a course at Illinois
State, you will not receive transfer credit for the equivalent course taken at a community college.
8. You will receive the amount of credit given for the course where it is taken, even if the credit at
that school is different from Illinois State.
9. No courses taken at a community college will be counted toward the Illinois State senior-college
hour requirements.
10. Grades do not transfer. Only the hours of credit transfer. Coursework taken elsewhere will not
affect your Illinois State grade-point average.
11. You can take more than 30 semester hours at a community college to meet university or
departmental course requirements, but no more than 70 semester hours will be added to your
Grand Total Earned Hours.
12. Illinois State requires that at least 30 of the last 60 semester hours must be completed at ISU.
Individual departments/schools, notably those in the College of Business, may have their own
residence requirements. If you are unsure of the policy in your major department, check with
your ISU advisor.
13. It is your responsibility to be sure the courses you plan to take will be transferable back to Illinois
State University.

14. The address for sending the official transcript is: Illinois State University, Academic Records
and Evaluation Services, Campus Box 2202, Normal, IL 61790-2202