Parkland Pathway Majors

When you apply, you’ll pick an academic community and a few majors you like. Advisors at both Parkland College and Illinois help you explore your options and stay on track.

Majors by College

Each program listed below accepts junior‑level transfers through Parkland Pathway. Some require multiple semesters at Illinois after you transfer.

*5 semesters are required at Illinois
**6 semesters are required at Illinois

College of Agricultural, Consumer, & Environmental Sciences

College of Applied Health Sciences

College of Education

Computer Science + Education
- Learning Sciences**
- Secondary Education (Grades 5-12)**
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
Learning & Education Studies
Middle Grades Education (Grades 5-8)
Secondary Education: Mathematics (Grades 9-12)**
Special Education** (This program has a 5‑semester professional education sequence starting in spring.)

College of Fine & Applied Arts

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

College of Media

Gies College of Business

Gies College of Business is not part of Parkland Pathway.

If you want to major in business at Illinois, plan to attend Parkland College and follow a traditional transfer plan. You’ll work with Parkland Counseling and Advising and Illinois Admissions to build that plan.

Grainger College of Engineering

School of Information Sciences

School of Social Work

Social Work (on campus or online)

Parkland Pathway Virtual Info Sessions

Learn more about Parkland Pathway and its application process in these online sessions.