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Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!

Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!

Minimum GPA

2.20

Middle 50% GPA

2.60 - 3.60

Required Courses

None

Recommended Courses

To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.

  • Microeconomics (ECO 101)
  • Financial Accounting (ACC 131)
  • Finite Mathematics (MAT 120) or Calculus I (MAT 145)
  • Data Communications (IT 276)
  • Structured Problem Solving Using The Computer (IT 168 or IAI CS 911)
  • Scripting Languages and Automation, or IT 178, Computer Application Programming (IT 170 or IAI CS 912)
  • Hardware & Software Concepts (IT 254)
  • Statistics (ECO 138, MGT 100, or PSY 138)
  • Small Group Processes (COM 223)
  • Elementary Discrete Mathematics (MAT 160)

Completing at least IT 168 before transferring is necessary to allow completion of the degree in just 4 semesters following completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree.

Academic Advising

Name Office Email Phone
Sherry Jerome  Old Union 302D  sjerome@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-2801 

Middle 50% GPA

2.60 - 3.60

Application Period

Always available.

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

  • A basic knowledge in telecommunications technologies
  • A working knowledge of the information systems processes used in telecommunication systems
  • A technical understanding of the design and development of local and wide area networks and national and multinational telecommunications systems
  • A knowledge of the economics, regulatory, and public policy aspects of the telecommunications industry
  • A basic knowledge of business practices and procedures related to telecommunications industries
  • An understanding of the psychological, social, and cultural aspects of using telecommunications technology

Academic Advising

Name Office Email Phone
Sherry Jerome  Old Union 302D  sjerome@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-2801