Parkland College Transfer Students

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Â鶹ԼÅÄ University is pleased to announce a new transfer partnership with Parkland College in Champaign, Ill.

  • This partnership between Â鶹ԼÅÄ and Parkland will allow for a seamless transfer experience between our two institutions. Students who have successfully completed an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate in Engineering Science (AES) at Parkland with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 will be automatically accepted into a Â鶹ԼÅÄ baccalaureate degree program and provided a plan of study that will enable them to complete their Â鶹ԼÅÄ degree in two years.

  • 2 Years Â鶹ԼÅÄ Bachelor's Degree Completion
    100% University Studies Requirement Met

  • How does this new partnership benefit Parkland College transfer students?

    • Parkland students transferring to Â鶹ԼÅÄ with a completed AA, AS, AFA, AAS or AES will have completed 100% of Â鶹ԼÅÄ’s University Studies requirements.
    • Students who transfer with completed associate’s degrees will be able to complete their Â鶹ԼÅÄ bachelor’s degree in two years, provided they are enrolled full time (12-18 credits per semester).
    • Students who have successfully met the requirements of the Parkland Honors Program are guaranteed automatic acceptance into the James Â鶹ԼÅÄ Honors Scholars Program upon application.
    • This agreement is effective beginning the 2024-25 academic year.

     

    Upon successful completion of an AA, AS, AFA, AAS or AES with a 2.0 cumulative GPA, transfer students can successfully complete the following programs in two years (four semesters):

  • General Program Articulation

    After completing an AA, AS, AFA, AAS or AES at Parkland College, transfer students can complete the following Â鶹ԼÅÄ University bachelor’s degree programs in two years (four semesters) with full-time enrollment of at least 15 credits per semester, regardless of specific prior coursework at Parkland:

  • Specific Program Articulation

    Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Engineering Science

    Transfer students can complete the following Â鶹ԼÅÄ University bachelor’s degree programs in two years (four semesters) with full-time enrollment of at least 15 credits per semester, presuming the required courses are completed as part of the AA, AS or AES (specific Parkland courses are noted for each Â鶹ԼÅÄ program):

  • Â鶹ԼÅÄ Program

    Parkland Courses Required

    Minimum Grade

    (If Applicable)

    Accounting (B.S.)**ACC 101, ACC 102, ACC 201, CIS 200 or CSC 105, BUS 101, ECO 101, ECO 102, ENG 220, MAT 160C or better: ACC 201
    Agribusiness (B.S.)AGB 102, ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 200 or CSC 105, BUS 101, ECO 101, ENG 220, MAT 160Ìý
    Applied Statistics (B.S.)MAT 128, MAT 129, MAT 220, MAT 228, CSC 123Ìý

    Arts Technology (B.S.)* with one of the following concentrations:

    • Visual Media

    • Interactive Media

    		ART 121, ART 161, CIS 152*Ìý

    Arts Technology (B.S.) with the following concentration:

    • Audio Engineering and Production

    		MUS 161, CIS 152Ìý
    Biochemistry (B.S.)BIO 141, BIO 142, CHE 141, CHE 142, CHE 203, CHE 204, CHE 205, CHE 206, MAT 128, MAT 129Ìý
    Biology — Life Science Track (B.S.)BIO 141, CHE 141, CHE 142, MAT 124, MAT 125, MAT 128, MAT 160, PHY 121, PHY 122Ìý
    Chemistry (B.S.)CHE 141, CHE 142, CHE 203, CHE 204, CHE 205, CHE 206, MAT 128, MAT 129Ìý
    Computer Science (B.S.)MAT 128, MAT 129, MAT 200, MAT 220, CSC 123, CSC 140, CSC 220Ìý
    Cybersecurity (B.S.)CSC 105, CSC 130, CIS 122, CSC 251, ACC 101, ECO 101, ENG 220, MAT 160Ìý
    Digital Marketing (B.S.)**ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 200 or CSC 105, BUS 101, ECO 101, ECO 102, ENG 220, MAT 160, MKT 101Ìý
    Engineering Science (B.S.)***MAT 128, MAT 129, MAT 228, MAT 229, CHE 141, PHY 141, PHY 142, PHY 143, CSC 127Ìý
    English Education (B.A.)

    Must transfer in at least nine English credits from the following (three credits from each area):

    Area 1: LIT 120 or LIT 127 or LIT 141

    Area 2: ENG 161 or ENG 162

    Area 3: LIT 125

    Area 4: LIT 146 or LIT 147

    Ìý

    Must transfer in at least six credits from the following list:

    1. ÌýEDU 101

    2. ÌýEDU 104

    3. ÌýPSY 209

    Ìý

    Must complete HIS 104 or HIS 105

    Must earn a C- or better in all courses

    Ìý

    Exercise Science (B.S.)BIO 121, BIO 122, CHE 100, CHE 141, CHE 142, KIN 181, PSY 101 or SOC 101, MAT 108or MAT 160Ìý
    Exercise Science-MSAT (B.S.)BIO 121, BIO 122, CHE 100, CHE 141, CHE 142, CHE 203, CHE 204, KIN 184, PHY 121, PSY 101, PSY 209, MAT 108 or MAT 160C or better: BIO 121, BIO 122, CHE 100, CHE 141
    Finance (B.S.)**MAT 160, BUS 204*, ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 200 or CSC 105, BUS 101, ECO 101, ECO 102, ENG 220, MAT 160Ìý
    Graphic Design(B.F.A.)ART 121, ART 122, ART 161, additional three-credit ART electiveÌý
    Management (B.S.)**ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 200 or CSC 105, BUS 101, ECO 101, ECO 102, ENG 220, MAT 160Ìý
    Management Information Systems (B.S.)**ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 200 or CSC105, CSC 140, BUS 101, ECO 101, ECO 102, ENG 220, MAT 160C or better: CSC 140
    Mathematics (B.S.)MAT 128, MAT 129, MAT 220, MAT 228, MAT 229Ìý
    Music Business (B.A., B.S.)ECO 101 or ECO 102, BUS 131 or BUS 252Ìý
    Physical Education (B.S.)BIO 121, EDU 101, KIN 184, PSY 209Ìý
    Physics (B.S.)PHY 121, PHY 122, CHE 141, CHE 142, MAT 128, MAT 129, MAT 228, MAT 229Ìý

    *Optional/recommended courses which would ensure the most seamless pathway to program completion

    **Programs in the Tabor School of Business; it is recommended to complete as many of the Tabor Core equivalent courses as possible: ACC 101, ACC 102, CIS 100 or CSC 105, BUS 101, BUS 204, ECO 101, ECO 102, ENG 220, MAT 160, and MKT 101. Not completing 100/200 level courses in the Tabor Core may not necessarily hinder completion in two years.

    ***If Engineering Science students complete an AES, they can complete a bachelor’s in Engineering Science in two years.

  • Transfer students can complete the following Â鶹ԼÅÄ University bachelor’s degree programs in two years (four semesters) with full-time enrollment of approximately 15 credits per semester, presuming the required courses are completed as part of the AFA:Ìý

    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Program

    Parkland AFA Completed

    Other Notes

    Graphic Design (B.F.A.)AFA in Art and DesignÌý
    Art (B.A.) with Studio Art CertificateAFA in Art and DesignÌý
    Art Education (B.A.)AFA in Art EducationStudent teaching may be completed in the 7th or 8th semester
    Art Therapy (B.F.A.)AFA in Art and DesignTwo IAI Social Behavioral Science requirements must be specifically IAI Psychology

  • Transfer students can complete the Â鶹ԼÅÄ University bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership in two years (four semesters) with full-time enrollment of approximately 12 credits per semester, presuming the required courses are completed as part of the AAS:

    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Program

    Parkland AAS Completed

    Other Notes

    Organizational Leadership (B.S.)AAS in Business ManagementMust take at least the following courses: ENG 101, ENG 102, CIS 200 or CSC 105, ACC 101, ECO 101, BUS 235, MAT 110 or MAT elective

  • Do you wish to transfer but don’t yet have an associate’s degree? Talk to your Student Success Coach about reverse transfer opportunities that may allow you to transfer Â鶹ԼÅÄ credits to earn an associate’s degree.

    Additionally, Â鶹ԼÅÄ students who (1) previously attended Parkland or are currently enrolled at Parkland and (2) meet Parkland's residency requirement of 32 credit hours may be eligible for reverse transfer credit toward a Parkland associate degree.