Actuarial Science

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 64 Credit Hours

Program Information:
Students who have a strong interest in mathematics and business should investigate the Actuarial Science field of study. Actuaries use mathematical, statistical, and economic models to design, price, finance, and operate benefit plans which protect people from risks of injury, illness, death, property damage, and the loss of income due to unemployment or retirement. A required background in calculus, accounting, and economics can be acquired at Illinois Central College.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
MATH 222; ENGL 110; Life Science; Social Science

Spring Semester 1:
MATH 223; ENGR 230 or CMPSC 125; ENGL 111; Physical Science; Fine Arts

Fall Semester 2:
MATH 224; COMM 110; ACCTG 120; ECON 110; Humanities

Spring Semester 2:
MATH 230; ACCTG 121; ECON 111; Humanities/Fine Humanities/Fine Arts; Elective

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
MATH 222	CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I	5
MATH 223	CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II	4
	LIFE SCIENCE *	4
	HUMANITIES *	3
	FINE ARTS *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS *	3 to 4
	PHYSICAL SCIENCE *	4
ECON 110	PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS	3
ECON 111	PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
ENGR 230	PROGRAMMING ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
	or
CMPSC 125	CSI: PROGRAMMING IN C++	4
MATH 224	CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III	4
MATH 230	LINEAR ALGEBRA	3
ACCTG 120	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	4
ACCTG 121	MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	4

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	ELECTIVES	1 to 2

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).

For Program Information Contact:
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309)694-5365