The Department of Computer Science & Information Technology offers several transfer options for career degree (A.A.S.) holders to earn a Bachelor of Science degree.

What's the difference between an A.S. and an A.A.S. degree? Which one transfers?
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	Digital Media students can begin with an A.A.S. degree in 3D Animation and Game Design or 3D Game and Graphics Development from Parkland and finish with a B.S. in Graphics and Animation: Technical Designer Option from DePaul University.
	Microcomputer Support Specialist, Network System Administrator, Office Professional, Programming/Database Management, Digital Media: Web Design, or Digital Media: Web Development students have the option of transferring their A.A.S. degree toward the completion of a B.S. in Career and Organizational Studies at Eastern Illinois University.
	Parkland CSIT students with an A.A.S. degree in Programming/Database Management can transfer their coursework to Illinois State University toward a B.S. in Information Systems - (Systems Development/Analyst Sequence or Web Application Development Sequence).
	Microcomputer Support Specialist, Network System Administrator, and Programming/Database Management students have the option of transferring their A.A.S. degree toward the completion of a B.S. in Information Systems Technologies at Southern Illinois University.
	The University of Illinois at Springfield offers a B.S. in Computer Science transfer option for Parkland CSIT students with an A.A.S. in Network System Administrator or Programming/Database Management.

Parkland offers additional 2+2 agreements for opportunities to earn higher degrees with other institutions, including DeVry University, Franklin University, and Regis University.    

A dual-enrollment opportunity for students to gain guaranteed admission to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). CSIT students may want to consider either the Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree programs. Program participants will receive personalized mentoring and academic counseling and will have access to resources at both institutions – including libraries, labs, extracurricular activities, and recreation (some fees may apply). They’ll also have an opportunity to live in UIUC housing and enroll in one UIUC course per semester for their major. To apply, download, complete, and submit a Parkland Pathway to Illinois application. You'll also need to submit an application to Parkland College to Parkland College. For more information about this program, contact Jennifer Smith at Parkland College (217.353.2002) or Dan Cullen at UIUC (217.333.0302).