Waubonsee Community College
The following are transfer course equivalencies for students.
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Integrated Curriculum
Below is a listing of equivalent courses in general education offered at Waubonsee Community College. These courses will be accepted in transfer in each area. Students complete one course in each category below. In addition to completing the Integrated Curriculum Areas of Knowledge and major requirements, students will be required to fulfill certain skill sets and proficiencies.
Areas of Knowledge
Inquiry Into Ethics and Justice
- Philosophy 100, 105
Religious Studies in Context
- Philosophy 120, Religion 120
Literature
- English 211, 212, 215, 220, 221, 222, 225, 226, 227, 229, 230, 235, 240, 245, 255, 260, 265
Fine Arts
- Art 100, 110, 120, 140, 155, 260
- Film 250
- Music 100, 101, 102, 121
- Theater 100, 201
Historical Analysis
- Art 101, 102, 103
- History 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122, 125, 171, 172, 191, 192, 205, 215, 225, 235
Social and Political Analysis
- Anthropology 101
- Geography 120, 220
- Humanities 233
- Music 101
- Political Science 100, 220, 240, 260
- Social Science 110
- Sociology 120, 210, 230
Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology 100
- Sociology 100, 130
Physical Science
- Astronomy 105, 110
- Chemistry 100 and 101, 106, 121, 122
- Earth Science 100 and 101, 120
- Geography 120, 121
- Physics 103 and 104, 111, 112, 221, 222
Life Science
- Biology 100 and 101, 110 and 111, 120, 122, 250
Proficiency Course Information
In addition to completing a course within each of the categories listed in the above Areas of Knowledge section, each student is also required to complete proficiencies in three areas. These may be fulfilled through the completion of the courses listed below, or in some cases, through ACT scores, AP credits, or proficiency exams at Elmhurst University. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
Writing Proficiency
- English 101 and English 102
Math Proficiency**
- MTH 101, 107, 111, 112, 131, 132, 201, 202, 210, 211, 233, 236, 240
**Bolded course numbers can only meet the proficiency for early childhood, elementary or special education majors. All other majors should not take the bolded courses.
Skills and Value Development Tags
All students at Elmhurst must complete courses that reinforce and develop key skills and values. Like the areas of knowledge, these “tagged” courses are built around specific outcomes approved by the faculty and come from a variety of disciplines.
Major Specific Course Equivalencies
Business
Following are course equivalencies for the business core at Elmhurst University:
Elmhurst University
- BUS 230
- BUS 250
- BUS 261
- BUS 262
- BUS 271
- ECO 210
- ECO 211
- MTH 151 or MTH 162
- MTH 345
Waubonsee Community College
- MKT 200
- MGT 200
- ACC 202
- ACC 203
- BUS 240
- ECN 201
- ECN 202
- MTH 131 or MTH 211
- BUS 207* or MTH 107
*Although this course satisfies the business statistics requirement, it does not apply toward the two math courses which are required for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Education
Education Admission Requirements
View the Elmhurst University Education Program requirements (PDF).Education Transfer Coursework
- Elementary Education (PDF)
- Secondary and Middle Grades Education (PDF)
- Educating Young Children (PDF)
- Special Education (PDF)
Nursing
View The Nursing Requirements Here
Psychology
Following are course equivalencies for the psychology major at Elmhurst University:
Elmhurst University
- PSY 210
- PSY 355, MTH 345 or MTH 346
One course from the following:
- PSY 315
- PSY 316
- PSY 317
- PSY 318
- PSY 319
Two courses from the following:
- PSY 303
- PSY 312
- PSY 313
- PSY 327
- PSY 421
- PSY 424
One course from the following:
- PSY 411
- PSY 423
- PSY 330
- PSY 435
One course from the following:
- PSY 326
- PSY 328
- PSY 334
- PSY 422
Waubonsee Community College
- PSY 100
- MTH 107
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- PSY 205
- None
- PSY 220
- PSY 226
- PSY 215
.
- PSY 235
- PSY 250
- None
- PSY 240
- None
- None
.
- None
- None
- None
- None
.
- PSY 245
- None
- None
- None
STEM Course Equivalencies
In order to complete your STEM degree in 2 years at Elmhurst, students are strongly recommended to complete the following introductory STEM coursework before enrolling.
Biology Majors
Elmhurst University
- BIO 200
- BIO 201
- CHM 211
- CHM 212
Waubonsee CC
- BIO 120
- BIO 122
- CHM 121
- CHM 122
Biochemistry Majors
Elmhurst University
- CHM 211
- CHM 212
- CHM 311
- CHM 312
- MTH 151
- MTH 152
- PHY 121
- PHY 122
- BIO 200
- BIO 201
Waubonsee CC
- CHM 121
- CHM 122
- CHM 231
- CHM 232
- MTH 131
- MTH 132
- PHY 221
- PHY 222
- BIO 120
- BIO 122
Chemistry Majors
Elmhurst University
- CHM 211
- CHM 212
- CHM 311
- CHM 312
- MTH 151
- MTH 152
- PHY 121
- PHY 122
Waubonsee CC
- CHM 121
- CHM 122
- CHM 231
- CHM 232
- MTH 131
- MTH 132
- PHY 221
- PHY 222
Computer Science Majors
Elmhurst University
- CS 220
- CS 255
- MTH 151
Waubonsee CC
- CIS 130 or 150
- CIS 230 or 250
- MTH 131
Information Systems Majors
Elmhurst University
- CS 220
- CS 255
- MTH 151
- IS 224*
Waubonsee CC
- CIS 130 or 150
- CIS 230 or 250
- MTH 131
- CIS 115 or 145
*Denotes additional coursework that will aid in a two-year degree completion at Elmhurst.
Mathematics Majors
Elmhurst University
- MTH 151
- MTH 152
Waubonsee CC
- MTH 131
- MTH 132
Physics Majors
Elmhurst University
- PHY 121
- PHY 122
- MTH 151
- MTH 152
Waubonsee CC
- PHY 221
- PHY 222
- MTH 131
- MTH 132
Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
| Required EU Course | Equivalent Course at Waubonsee |
|---|---|
| PSY 210 Intro to Psychological Science | PSY 100 |
| PSY 326 Industrial & Organizational Psychology | PSY 245 |
| PSY 355 or MTH 345 Statistics for Scientific Research or Elementary Statistics | MTH 107 |
| PSY 356 Research Methods in Psychology | PSY 200 |