Associate in Arts (AA)

In addition to the general requirements for a degree, candidates for the degree of Associate in Arts (AA) must complete at least 60 semester hours of Transfer Credit (TC) courses including the General Education requirements.  Check current Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) transfer status by confirming at iTransfer.org.  See the current ICC catalog for further descriptions.  Courses labeled Occupational Credit (OC) in course descriptions may not be applied to degree requirements. 

All students who earn the Associate in Arts (AA) degree must complete the specific degree requirements in effect for the Associate in Arts (AA) degree at the time they complete the “Application for Degree/Certificate.”

All students must complete the specific degree requirements in effect for the AA degree according to the Catalog of Record listed in their academic records. For further information regarding see Catalog of Record page.

ICC’s courses approved by the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) are posted on the itransfer website: www.itransfer.org. While a foreign language is not required for graduation at ICC, students are strongly advised to check the requirements of the program at the college or university to which they intend to transfer.