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Educational Options
Fields of Interest
Programs at CLC
Arts, Digital Media and Communications
Art
Art A.A.
Communication
Communication Studies A.A.
Strategic Communication
Communication & Media A.A.
Dance
Dance A.A.
Yoga Teacher Certificate
Digital Media and Design
Digital A/V Production and Editing A.A.S.
Digital Media Design - Animation A.A.S.
Digital Media Design - Graphic Design A.A.S.
Digital Media Design - Web Development & Interactive Design A.A.S.
2D Animation Certificate
3D Modeling & Animation Certificate
Digital A/V Production & Editing Certificate
Digital Content Design and Production Certificate
Digital Media and Social Media Marketing Certificate
Graphic Design Certificate
Multimedia Communications Certificate
Multimedia Presentation Certificate
Web Design Certificate
English Composition
English Composition A.A.
Live Entertainment Production
Music
Associate in Fine Arts in Music
Associate in Arts in Music
Technical Communication
Technical Communication A.A.S.
Technical Communication Certificate
Professional Technical Communication Certificate
Theatre
Theatre - Performance (Acting/Directing) A.A.
Theatre - Technical (Design/Stage Management) A.A.
Business, Hospitality and Information Technology
Accounting
Accounting A.A.
Accounting A.A.S.
Accounting Technician Certificate
Professional Accounting Certificate - Track 1
Professional Accounting Certificate - Track 2
Administrative Management and Technology
Administrative Professional A.A.S.
Administrative Assistant Certificate
Excel Certification Certificate
General Office Associate Certificate
Office Professional Certificate
Word Certification Certificate
Business Administration
Business Administration A.A.
Business Administration A.A.S.
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate
Marketing Certificate
Supervision Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology A.S.
Computer Information Technology - Computer Forensics A.A.S.
Computer Information Technology - Network Administration and Cybersecurity A.A.S.
Computer Information Technology - Web Programming A.A.S.
Cisco Networking Certificate
Cloud Security Certificate
Computer Forensics Analyst Certificate
Cybersecurity Certificate
Desktop Support Technician Certificate
Enterprise Windows Administrator Certificate
Ethical Hacker Certificate
Help Desk Certificate
Linux Administrator Certificate
Network Administration and Cybersecurity Certificate
Programming Certificate
Security + Certificate
Web Programming Certificate
Economics
Economics A.A.
Hospitality and Culinary Management
Baking and Pastry Arts A.A.S.
Hospitality and Culinary Management A.A.S.
Baking and Pastry Assistant Certificate
Hospitality Manager Certificate
Hospitality Supervisor Certificate
International Cuisine Certificate
Pastry Chef Assistant Certificate
Professional Chef Certificate
Professional Cook Certificate
Legal Studies
Legal Studies A.A.S.
Legal Studies Certificate
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management A.A.S.
Advanced Supply Chain Management Certificate
Introduction to Supply Chain Management Certificate
Education and Social Sciences
Anthropology
Anthropology A.A.
Education
Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education A.A.
Elementary Education A.A.
Secondary Education A.A.
Special Education A.A.
Administration & Leadership in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Infant/Toddler Level II - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Infant/Toddler Level III - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Early Childhood Level II - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Early Childhood Level III - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Gender and Sexuality Studies A.A.
History
History A.A.
Human Services
Addiction Counseling and Treatment A.A.S.
Adult Services A.A.S.
Children and Adolescents A.A.S.
Correctional Counseling A.A.S.
Trauma Interventions and Prevention A.A.S.
Accelerated Addictions Counseling and Treatment Certificate
Addiction Counseling and Treatment Certificate
Correctional Counseling Certificate
General Human Services Certificate
Trauma Interventions and Prevention Certificate
Political Science
Political Science A.A.
Psychology
Psychology A.A.
Social Work
Social Work A.A.
Sociology
Sociology A.A.
Humanities, Culture and Global Studies
English Literature
English Literature A.A.
Humanities
Humanities A.A.
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies A.A.
Philosophy
Philosophy A.A.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
Teaching English Learners (TEL) Certificate
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
World Languages
French A.A.
Spanish A.A.
Legal Studies and Public Safety
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice A.A.
Criminal Justice A.A.S.
Corrections Certificate
Criminal Justice Certificate
Private Security and Loss Prevention Certificate
Emergency Medical Technology
Emergency Medical Technology A.A.S.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate
Fire Science Technology
Firefighter Basic Operations A.A.S.
Fire Science Technology A.A.S.
Firefighter Basic Operations Certificate
Legal Studies
Legal Studies A.A.S.
Legal Studies Certificate
Manufacturing, Engineering and Advanced Technologies
Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics
Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics A.A.S.
Mechatronics Technology Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair - Non-Structural Repair A.A.S.
Automotive Collision Repair - Refinishing Technician A.A.S.
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair Certificate
Automotive Damage Analysis Certificate
Automotive Refinishing Technician Certificate
Automotive Structural Repair Technician Certificate
Automotive Technology
Automotive Service A.A.S.
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate
Automotive Service Certificate
General Automotive Service Certificate
Automotive Service Specialist Certificate
CAD-Drafting Technology
CAD Drafting Technology A.A.S.
Architectural Designer Certificate
AutoCAD Certificate
Civil Designer Certificate
Mechanical Designer Certificate
SolidWorks Certificate
Computer Science
Computer Science A.S.
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
Electrical/Electronic Maintenance Certificate
Electronics Technology Certificate
Fiber Optics Technician Certificate
Wireless Networking Security Certificate
Electrician Apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship A.A.S.
Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering and Computer Science A.E.S.
HVAC/R Engineering Technology
HVAC/R Engineering Technology A.A.S.
Commercial Refrigeration Technician Certificate
Electrical Troubleshooting Technician Certificate
HVAC/R Installation Technician Certificate (
HVAC/R Service Technician Certificate
Residential Air Conditioning Technician Certificate
Residential Energy Auditing Certificate
Residential Heating Technician Certificate
Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology Specialist A.A.S.
Electrical Maintenance Technology Certificate
Industrial Maintenance Technologist Certificate
Mechanical Maintenance Technology Certificate
Laser/Photonics/Optics
Optics and Photonics Technology A.A.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
MET Design I: Toolbox Certificate
MET Design IV: Design and Innovation Certificate
Precision Machining Technology
CNC Machining Technology A.A.S.
CNC Operator Certificate
CNC Programming Technician Certificate
CNC Setup Technician Certificate
Welding Fabrication Technology
Welding and Fabrication Technology A.A.S.
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate
General Welding Certificate
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Welding Certificate
Welding Fabrication Certificate
Science and Math
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences A.S.
Chemistry
Chemistry A.S.
Earth Science
Earth Science A.S.
Geography
Geography A.A.
Mathematics
Mathematics A.S.
Physics
Physics A.S.
Sustainability and Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture A.A.S.
Arboriculture Certificate
Horticulture Production Certificate
Landscape Design Certificate
Landscape Maintenance Certificate
Natural Areas Management Certificate
Sustainable Agriculture Certificate
Sustainability
Sustainability A.S.
Wellness and Health Sciences
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Promotion
Health and Wellness Promotion: Exercise Science A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Promotion: Massage Therapy A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Promotion: Health and Wellness Coaching A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate
Personal Training Certificate
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology A.A.S.
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Exercise Science A.S.
Kinesiology Physical Education A.A.
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Certificate
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting A.A.S.
Healthcare Office Assistant Certificate
Medical Assisting Certificate
Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging A.A.S.
Computed Tomography Certificate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate
Nursing
Nursing A.A.S.
Nurse Assisting Certificate
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Dentistry A.A.
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Medicine A.A.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Occupational Therapy A.A.
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy A.A.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy A.S.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine A.A.
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology A.A.S.
Transfer Opportunities
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
Associate in Engineering Science
Associate in Fine Arts in Arts
Associate in Fine Arts in Music
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in General Studies
Special Notations for Associate Degree Requirements
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Financial Aid
Financial Information
Financial Aid Office
Financial Aid Procedures and Guidelines
Financial Aid Contact
Academic Information
Academic Division Information
Adult Education and ESL
Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment, and Articulated Credit
Developmental Education
Course Information
Course Listing Information
Types of Courses
General Education IAI Courses
International/Multicultural Education
Open Education Resources
Proficiencies and Requisites
Proficiencies
College Reading and Writing Readiness
Math Prerequisites and Corequisites
Academic and Transfer Planning
Non-Credit Opportunities
Community Programming
Degrees and Certificates
Educational Options
Fields of Interest
Programs at CLC
Arts, Digital Media and Communications
Art
Art A.A.
Communication
Communication Studies A.A.
Strategic Communication
Communication & Media A.A.
Dance
Dance A.A.
Yoga Teacher Certificate
Digital Media and Design
Digital A/V Production and Editing A.A.S.
Digital Media Design - Animation A.A.S.
Digital Media Design - Graphic Design A.A.S.
Digital Media Design - Web Development & Interactive Design A.A.S.
2D Animation Certificate
3D Modeling & Animation Certificate
Digital A/V Production & Editing Certificate
Digital Content Design and Production Certificate
Digital Media and Social Media Marketing Certificate
Graphic Design Certificate
Multimedia Communications Certificate
Multimedia Presentation Certificate
Web Design Certificate
English Composition
English Composition A.A.
Live Entertainment Production
Music
Associate in Fine Arts in Music
Associate in Arts in Music
Technical Communication
Technical Communication A.A.S.
Technical Communication Certificate
Professional Technical Communication Certificate
Theatre
Theatre - Performance (Acting/Directing) A.A.
Theatre - Technical (Design/Stage Management) A.A.
Business, Hospitality and Information Technology
Accounting
Accounting A.A.
Accounting A.A.S.
Accounting Technician Certificate
Professional Accounting Certificate - Track 1
Professional Accounting Certificate - Track 2
Administrative Management and Technology
Administrative Professional A.A.S.
Administrative Assistant Certificate
Excel Certification Certificate
General Office Associate Certificate
Office Professional Certificate
Word Certification Certificate
Business Administration
Business Administration A.A.
Business Administration A.A.S.
Entrepreneurship/Small Business Certificate
Marketing Certificate
Supervision Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology A.S.
Computer Information Technology - Computer Forensics A.A.S.
Computer Information Technology - Network Administration and Cybersecurity A.A.S.
Computer Information Technology - Web Programming A.A.S.
Cisco Networking Certificate
Cloud Security Certificate
Computer Forensics Analyst Certificate
Cybersecurity Certificate
Desktop Support Technician Certificate
Enterprise Windows Administrator Certificate
Ethical Hacker Certificate
Help Desk Certificate
Linux Administrator Certificate
Network Administration and Cybersecurity Certificate
Programming Certificate
Security + Certificate
Web Programming Certificate
Economics
Economics A.A.
Hospitality and Culinary Management
Baking and Pastry Arts A.A.S.
Hospitality and Culinary Management A.A.S.
Baking and Pastry Assistant Certificate
Hospitality Manager Certificate
Hospitality Supervisor Certificate
International Cuisine Certificate
Pastry Chef Assistant Certificate
Professional Chef Certificate
Professional Cook Certificate
Legal Studies
Legal Studies A.A.S.
Legal Studies Certificate
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management A.A.S.
Advanced Supply Chain Management Certificate
Introduction to Supply Chain Management Certificate
Education and Social Sciences
Anthropology
Anthropology A.A.
Education
Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education A.A.
Elementary Education A.A.
Secondary Education A.A.
Special Education A.A.
Administration & Leadership in Early Childhood Education Certificate
Infant/Toddler Level II - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Infant/Toddler Level III - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Early Childhood Level II - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Early Childhood Level III - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential Certificate
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Gender and Sexuality Studies A.A.
History
History A.A.
Human Services
Addiction Counseling and Treatment A.A.S.
Adult Services A.A.S.
Children and Adolescents A.A.S.
Correctional Counseling A.A.S.
Trauma Interventions and Prevention A.A.S.
Accelerated Addictions Counseling and Treatment Certificate
Addiction Counseling and Treatment Certificate
Correctional Counseling Certificate
General Human Services Certificate
Trauma Interventions and Prevention Certificate
Political Science
Political Science A.A.
Psychology
Psychology A.A.
Social Work
Social Work A.A.
Sociology
Sociology A.A.
Humanities, Culture and Global Studies
English Literature
English Literature A.A.
Humanities
Humanities A.A.
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies A.A.
Philosophy
Philosophy A.A.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
Teaching English Learners (TEL) Certificate
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
World Languages
French A.A.
Spanish A.A.
Legal Studies and Public Safety
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice A.A.
Criminal Justice A.A.S.
Corrections Certificate
Criminal Justice Certificate
Private Security and Loss Prevention Certificate
Emergency Medical Technology
Emergency Medical Technology A.A.S.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate
Fire Science Technology
Firefighter Basic Operations A.A.S.
Fire Science Technology A.A.S.
Firefighter Basic Operations Certificate
Legal Studies
Legal Studies A.A.S.
Legal Studies Certificate
Manufacturing, Engineering and Advanced Technologies
Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics
Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics A.A.S.
Mechatronics Technology Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair - Non-Structural Repair A.A.S.
Automotive Collision Repair - Refinishing Technician A.A.S.
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant Certificate
Automotive Collision Repair Certificate
Automotive Damage Analysis Certificate
Automotive Refinishing Technician Certificate
Automotive Structural Repair Technician Certificate
Automotive Technology
Automotive Service A.A.S.
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Certificate
Automotive Service Certificate
General Automotive Service Certificate
Automotive Service Specialist Certificate
CAD-Drafting Technology
CAD Drafting Technology A.A.S.
Architectural Designer Certificate
AutoCAD Certificate
Civil Designer Certificate
Mechanical Designer Certificate
SolidWorks Certificate
Computer Science
Computer Science A.S.
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
Electrical/Electronic Maintenance Certificate
Electronics Technology Certificate
Fiber Optics Technician Certificate
Wireless Networking Security Certificate
Electrician Apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship A.A.S.
Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering and Computer Science A.E.S.
HVAC/R Engineering Technology
HVAC/R Engineering Technology A.A.S.
Commercial Refrigeration Technician Certificate
Electrical Troubleshooting Technician Certificate
HVAC/R Installation Technician Certificate (
HVAC/R Service Technician Certificate
Residential Air Conditioning Technician Certificate
Residential Energy Auditing Certificate
Residential Heating Technician Certificate
Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology Specialist A.A.S.
Electrical Maintenance Technology Certificate
Industrial Maintenance Technologist Certificate
Mechanical Maintenance Technology Certificate
Laser/Photonics/Optics
Optics and Photonics Technology A.A.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
MET Design I: Toolbox Certificate
MET Design IV: Design and Innovation Certificate
Precision Machining Technology
CNC Machining Technology A.A.S.
CNC Operator Certificate
CNC Programming Technician Certificate
CNC Setup Technician Certificate
Welding Fabrication Technology
Welding and Fabrication Technology A.A.S.
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate
General Welding Certificate
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Welding Certificate
Welding Fabrication Certificate
Science and Math
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences A.S.
Chemistry
Chemistry A.S.
Earth Science
Earth Science A.S.
Geography
Geography A.A.
Mathematics
Mathematics A.S.
Physics
Physics A.S.
Sustainability and Horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture A.A.S.
Arboriculture Certificate
Horticulture Production Certificate
Landscape Design Certificate
Landscape Maintenance Certificate
Natural Areas Management Certificate
Sustainable Agriculture Certificate
Sustainability
Sustainability A.S.
Wellness and Health Sciences
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Promotion
Health and Wellness Promotion: Exercise Science A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Promotion: Massage Therapy A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Promotion: Health and Wellness Coaching A.A.S.
Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate
Personal Training Certificate
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology A.A.S.
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Exercise Science A.S.
Kinesiology Physical Education A.A.
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Certificate
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting A.A.S.
Healthcare Office Assistant Certificate
Medical Assisting Certificate
Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging A.A.S.
Computed Tomography Certificate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate
Nursing
Nursing A.A.S.
Nurse Assisting Certificate
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Dentistry A.A.
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Medicine A.A.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Occupational Therapy A.A.
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy A.A.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy A.S.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine A.A.
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology A.A.S.
Transfer Opportunities
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
Associate in Engineering Science
Associate in Fine Arts in Arts
Associate in Fine Arts in Music
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in General Studies
Special Notations for Associate Degree Requirements
