EmailTransfer Programs
The degrees listed below are designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college and university. Find out more about our articulation agreements that will allow you to transfer to four year institutions.
Articulation agreements focus specifically on your intended major. If you follow the program described in the agreement, you will earn an Associate's Degree from City Colleges of Chicago and be admitted in junior status at the receiving institution.
Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) Degrees
Incoming students may choose from a broad selection of liberal arts and science courses leading to an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree. The AA and AS programs are designed to prepare students for transfer to receive a baccalaureate degree from four-year colleges and universities.
Associate in Fine Arts Degree (AFA)
The Associate in Fine Arts degree is designed to prepare students to transfer with junior class standing to a baccalaureate institution. Students may major in one of the following areas: Music Education, Music Performance, Art, or Art Education (pending approval).
All majors are not offered at all colleges. Students complete general education core courses; required music or art courses; and courses required for Illinois Teachers' certification if applicable. Application to the AFA program is competitive and students must meet program admission standards.
Associate in Engineering Science Degree (AES)
The Associate in Engineering Science degree is designed to prepare students to transfer with junior standing to a baccalaureate engineering program. Students will complete general education core courses; required Mathematics, Physical and Life Sciences and Computer Science courses, as well as specialty courses in Engineering Science. Admission to the AES degree program is competitive, and students must meet program admission standards.
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