The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a cooperative effort among community colleges and universities in Illinois. The program is designed to assist students in transferring from a community college to a four year university while maintaining credit for courses already completed. As a supporter of the IAI program, ISU is providing the following information to community college students who wish to enter the School of Information Technology at Illinois State University.
The first priority for a students transferring into ISU from a community college is the completion of either an Associates of Science Degree (A.S.) or the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) general education courses. The Associates of Science Degree (A.S.) is the preparatory degree for students planning on entering a four year university. The Associates of Science Degree fulfills the general education requirement at ISU. The Associate’s of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) is a terminal degree which does not meet the general education requirements at ISU. Completion of the Associates of Science Degree or the IAI prior to entering ISU will assist the student in completing studies at ISU in a timely fashion.
Within Information Technology at Illinois State, there are three degree programs. The following information will assist students in selecting courses at the community college which may be beneficial to them in completing the general education portion of IAI and offer the student a firm foundation in preparing for study in Information Technology at Illinois State University. Recommendations do vary for each of our degree programs.
How long will it take to complete my degree at ISU?
The average student transferring from a community college to ISU, who has completed the general education program at the community college will complete the ITK degree requirements at ISU in five (5) semesters.
How many of my courses will transfer to ISU?
Most, if not all courses will transfer to ISU for hours credit. Some will be applied to specific courses at ISU. Others will not. Each student who applies to ISU will receive a “Statement of Transfer Credit” from the Registrar indicating exactly how courses have been credited at ISU. In addition, the student is invited to follow visit the Registrar's Web site, select the appropriate community college and review Course Articulation Table for each community college.
The Information Systems Degree has two study sequences. The Analyst sequence is for students interested in designing and or writing computer applications in a business environment. The Web Development sequence is for students interested in developing applications in the web environment. This IAI information contained here applies to both study sequences. Our students begin their careers in companies such as State Farm Insurance, Country Companies, John Deere and Caterpillar.
Computer Science –This degree program is for students interested in developing complex types of computer programs. There is an emphasis on math and science within this study sequence. Students may begin their career at companies like Motorola, Boeing or in the Silicon Valley.
Telecommunications Degree – This degree program focuses on the networking aspects of information technology. Our students may begin their careers at companies such as State Farm Insurance, Country Companies, John Deere or Caterpillar
The first priority for a students transferring into ISU from a community college is to complete either an Associates of Science Degree (A.S.) (link) or the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) general education courses prior to entering Illinois State University. Doing so will provide the student with credit for the General Education portion of the ISU curriculum.
As time allows, while completing general education, students may want to consider including the following classes. It is NOT required that students complete these classes prior to entering the Information Systems Degree at ISU. Visit the Information Systems Degree page for more information and specific course requirements.
| IAI Course | IAI Course Title | ISU Equivalent | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 910 | Foundations of Information Technology | ITK 160 | |
| CS 911 | Computer Science I | ITK 177 | It is highly recommended that students complete CS 911 and CS 912 at the same school. This may be done at the community college or at ISU |
| CS 912 | Computer Science II | ITK 178 | It is highly recommended that students complete CS 911 and CS 912 at the same school. This may be done at the community college or at ISU |
| CS 915 | Discrete Structures | MATH 160 | |
| BUS 901 | Business Statistics | MQM 100 | |
| MI 906 or MI 900 | Finite Mathematics or College Level Calculus | MATH 120 or MATH 145 | One of the two is required in the IS degree program |
| S3 901 and S3 902 | Macroeconomics and Microeconomics | ECON 105 | ISU has combined micro and maco economics into one course. Students may complete ECON 105 at ISU or both courses at a community college. |
The first priority for a students transferring into ISU from a community college is to complete either an Associates of Science Degree (A.S.) (link) or the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) general education courses prior to entering Illinois State University. Doing so will provide the student with credit for the General Education portion of the ISU curriculum.
While completing general education, as time allows, students may want to consider including the following classes. It is NOT required that students complete these classes prior to entering the Computer Science Degree at ISU. Visit the Computer Science Degree page for more information and specific course requirements.
| IAI Course | IAI Course Title | ISU Equivalent | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 910 | Foundations of Information Technology | ITK 160 | |
| CS 911 | Computer Science I | ITK 168 | It is highly recommended that students complete CS 911 and CS 912 at the same school. This may be done at the community college or at ISU |
| CS 912 | Computer Science II | ITK 179 | It is highly recommended that students complete CS 911 and CS 912 at the same school. This may be done at the community college or at ISU |
| CS 921 | Computer Science III | ITK 279 | |
| BUS 901 | Business Statistics | MQM 100 | |
| MI 900 | College Level Calculus | MATH 145 and MATH 146 | Both courses are required in the Computer Science Degree. Students should consider taking both courses at the same school. |
| P1 902L | General Education Chemistry | CHE 140 | See note below* |
| P2 900L | Calculus-based Physics I | PHY 110 | See note below* |
*Students in the Computer Science Degree at Illinois State University are required to complete EITHER two semesters of Chemistry (ISU courses Chemistry 140, Chemistry 141) OR two semesters of Physics (ISU courses Physics 110 and Physics 111). We strongly encourage students to complete this sequence at the same school if possible.
The first priority for a students transferring into ISU from a community college is to complete either an Associates of Science Degree (A.S.) (link) or the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) general education courses prior to entering Illinois State University. Doing so will provide the student with credit for the General Education portion of the ISU curriculum.
While completing general education, as time allows, students may want to consider including the following classes. It is NOT required that students complete these classes prior to entering the Telecommunications Degree at ISU. Visit the Telecommunications Degree page for more information and specific course requirements.
| IAI Course | IAI Course Title | ISU Equivalent | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 910 | Foundations of Information Technology | ITK 160 | |
| CS 911 | Computer Science I | ITK 177 | This course is an equivalent to IAI 911 |
| CS 912 | Computer Science II | ITK 277 | IAI 912 is NOT an equivalent to this course. |
| BUS 901 | Business Statistics | MQM 100 | |
| CS 915 | Discrete Structures | MATH 160 | |
| MI 906 or MI 900 | Finite Mathematics or College Level Calculus | MATH 120 or MATH 145 | One of the two is required in the IS degree program |
| S3 901 and S3 902 | Macroeconomics and Microeconomics | ECON 105 | ISU has combined micro and maco economics into one course. Students may complete ECON 105 at ISU or both courses at a community college. |
| S6 900 | Explaining Human Behavior or General Psychology | PSY 110 or PSY 111 | Pre-requisite for other courses in the Telecommunicatiosn Management Degree |
