The following pathway is for students earning their Associate's degree at NIC and pursuing their Bachelor's degree and Law School at U of I. This pathway allows students to finish four years (two at NIC and two at U of I) with an awarded Associate’s degree, awarded Bachelor's degree, and the first year of Law School completed. Students MUST work closely with their college advisors at both institutions and with the College of Law to ensure successful completion of the Bachelor’s degree and the required steps to be admitted into the U of I Law School (as outlined in the timeline document located on the U of I Pathways website).
To view the approved curriculum for this degree at U of I, please visit: Philosophy B.S.
To view the approved curriculum for this degree at U of I, please visit: Law J.D.
To view the approved curriculum for this degree at, please visit: Philosophy A.A.
All Associate Degree's require a minimum of 60 credits, some programs may require more credits.
Select one Wellness course from the approved list.
Select one course from one of the following approved lists:
First Year Experience Course
Institutionally Designated Course
Students are required to take the following courses with the following exceptions.
Students take either PHIL 111 or INTR 250.
REQUIRED COURSEWORK
PHIL 320 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 321 History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 490 Senior Seminar
Select one course in Philosophy and Cultures.
9 credits of Upper-Division Philosophy electives.
20 credits in related fields.
3 additional credits of Humanities.
3 additional credits of Social Science.
6 additional credits of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics.