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Community Programming

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Fields of Interest

Programs at CLC

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

Art

Communication

Communication Studies A.A.

Strategic Communication

Communication & Media A.A.

Dance

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

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

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

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

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

Earth Science

Earth Science A.S.

Geography

Mathematics

Mathematics A.S.

Physics

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

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

Navigated to Nursing.

Nursing

Degree Options

Nursing A.A.S. (Plan 21NC)

Certificates

Nurse Assisting Certificate (Plan 21NB)

Nursing Specific Courses

Student Resources

About CLC

Mission and Goals

College Learning Outcomes

Student Demographics

Becoming a CLC Student

Academic Calendar

Fields of Interest

Your Plan After CLC

Catalog Archive

Hours and Contacts

College Policies

Admissions and Academic Standards

Admissions Policies

Registration Policies

Withdrawal Policy

Credit for Prior Learning and Transfer Credit

Joint Agreements

Grades and Grade Points

Academic Honors

Academic Standards

College Requirements for Associate Transfer Degrees that Transfer

Graduation and Transcripts

Steps to Graduate

Costs and Aid

Tuition and Fees

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

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

Communication

Communication Studies A.A.

Strategic Communication

Communication & Media A.A.

Dance

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

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

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

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

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

Earth Science

Earth Science A.S.

Geography

Mathematics

Mathematics A.S.

Physics

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

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