Heartland Community College

Access Microsoft Office Specialist

Provides students with skills to be proficient in basic and advanced features of Microsoft Office Access and prepares them to earn certification as an Access Microsoft Office Specialist.

Accounting

Students learn skills needed to work in the accounting field, gaining experience in recording transactions, financial statement preparation, payroll accounts, corporate financial decision-making, and business communication.

Accounting

Accounting is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Administrative Office Professional

Prepares students to specialize in jobs requiring the use of computers and other business technologies, including receptionist, office clerk, office manager, and administrative assistant. Courses are accepted toward the AAS in Business Technology.

Agriculture (A.A.)

Agriculture (A.A.) is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Agriculture (A.A.S.)

The AAS in Agriculture gives students a broad overview of the agricultural field with the opportunity to focus on specialized skills through one of four occupational certificates: Agriculture Business, Agronomy, Cannabis Cultivation, or Precision Agriculture. Graduates are prepared for employment as chemical applicator, purchasing analyst, herdsman, crop adjuster, sales associate, production manager, and more.

Agriculture Business

Designed for students interested in the accounting, economics, marketing, or management side of agri-business. Coursework stacks into the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Agronomy

Designed for students interested in field crop production and soil science. Students prepare to take the General Standards Exam through the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Coursework stacks into the AAS degree.

Anthropology

Anthropology is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Art

Art is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Automation Technology Skills

Prepares students for entry-level technician and/or operator positions in industrial settings, teaching skills in industrial electricity and motors, robotics, programmable logic controllers, automation, and safety. Coursework applies toward the Industrial Technology AAS degree.

Biology

Biology is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Bookkeeping

Provides extensive knowledge and industry certifications in bookkeeping and payroll accounting functions. Prepares students for positions such as Accounting Assistant Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, and Payroll Specialist.

Building Maintenance Skills

Prepares students for an entry-level position as a building or property maintenance technician, teaching basic installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting techniques for rental properties and smaller commercial buildings.

Business

Business is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Business Technology

Prepares students to specialize in Business Technology with an emphasis in Accounting, Administrative Office Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist, or Small Business Management. Employment positions include administrative assistants, office managers, and roles requiring technological proficiency and critical thinking.

Cannabis Cultivation

Prepares students with an understanding of the growth cycle of cannabis and innovative cultivation methods focused on indoor growing operations, along with the regulatory environment of the cannabis industry.

Cannabis Dispensary Operations

Prepares students with an understanding of cannabis for various end users and the regulatory environment of a dispensary in the retail setting, including business skills necessary for success.

Chemistry

Chemistry is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Clinical Lab Sciences

Clinical Lab Sciences is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

CNC Machining

Prepares individuals with skills for employment as CNC Programmers and CNC Operators, introducing CNC lathes and mills including setup, operation, and troubleshooting, along with advanced CNC programming and jig and fixture applications.

Communication

Communication is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Computed Tomography Technologist

A three-course sequence providing advanced certification in CT technology, building on foundational radiography knowledge. Upon completion, students meet eligibility requirements for the postprimary ARRT certification exam in computed tomography.

Computer Networking CISCO Academy

Prepares students for entry-level positions in computer networking with a basic understanding of networking, routers and switches, and local and wide area networking. Prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

Computer Networking Cyber Security

Prepares students for entry-level positions in computer networking cyber security, with skills to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybercrime and other cybersecurity issues. Prepares students for roles such as Security Analyst and Incident Responder.

Computer Networking Support Specialist

Prepares individuals with basic skills required to install, maintain, and support PCs in the workplace. Prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications. Part of the AAS in Computer Network Technology.

Computer Networking Technology

Provides hands-on opportunities to gain real-world PC and networking experience, learning to install and configure components, operating systems, network cabling, and security. Graduates can seek employment as network administrator, PC/network technician, help desk technician, or computer operator and pursue industry certifications. Includes stackable certificates.

Computer Science (A.A.)

Computer Science (A.A.) is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Computer Science (A.S.)

Computer Science (A.S.) is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Construction Skills

Prepares students for an entry-level position in the construction industry as an estimator, CAD technician, or project assistant, with a basic understanding of construction skills, building materials and design, and safety.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Data Analytics

Composed of two courses introducing students to the concepts and software tools that would be part of an entry-level data analytics position.

Dental Assistant

Familiarizes students with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provides training in the professional and interpersonal skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice.

Design and Fabrication Skills

Prepares students for an entry-level position as a machine operator or welder in a manufacturing environment, teaching basic engineering design, manufacturing processes, machining skills, and welding skills.

Digital Media Communication

Prepares students with a comprehensive set of core skills for entry-level employment in jobs requiring web-design, graphic design, video production, motion graphics, and animation skills. Employers include media outlets, marketing departments, and advertising agencies.

Digital Media Core Skills

Provides students with a broad set of Digital Media skills including graphic design, developing web pages, creating print layouts, and producing video content.

Early Childhood Education (A.A.)

Early Childhood Education (A.A.) is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.)

Prepares students for professional pathways working with young children and their families through teaching in public and private schools, Head Start programs, child care centers, family child care homes, and early intervention programs. Students earn the Gateways ECE Level 4 Credential.

Early Childhood Education Level 2 Credential

Prepares students for entry-level positions in the early childhood field, including assistant teaching. Students earn the Gateways ECE Level 2 Credential and courses stack into higher-level credentials and the AAS degree.

Early Childhood Education Level 3 Credential

Prepares students for entry-level teaching positions in the early childhood field. Students earn the Gateways ECE Level 3 Credential and courses stack into the Level 4 credential and AAS degree.

Early Childhood Education Level 4 Credential

Prepares students for professional pathways in early childhood. Students earn the Gateways ECE Level 4 Credential. Program prerequisite is completion of or concurrent enrollment in an AA, AS, or AAS degree.

Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Offers professionals the option to work as teaching assistants in public schools serving children between birth and age 8. A blended associate degree program integrating early childhood education and early childhood special education.

Earth Science

Earth Science is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Economics

Economics is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Electric Vehicle Energy Storage

Designed to prepare students for the ASE L3 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle exam and certification, focusing on Energy Storage and High Voltage safety elements of electric vehicles. Stacks into the Electric Vehicle Technology AAS degree.

Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repair

Prepares individuals with skills for entry-level employment in basic vehicle maintenance and repair, combining automotive skills with computer and customer service skills for employment as a light duty mechanic or line technician.

Electric Vehicle Service Advisor

Prepares individuals for entry-level employment as a service advisor, acting as an intermediary between customers and technicians to determine vehicle issues and ensure a superior customer service experience.

Electric Vehicle Technology

Prepares students for entry-level employment or upskill opportunities in the manufacture, diagnosis, service, and repair of electric powered vehicles through intensive training on EV systems and components.

Electric Vehicle Technology

Prepares students to meet the demands of the emerging field of manufacture, diagnosis, service, and repair of electric powered vehicles. Students completing the AAS earn three stackable certificates aligned to in-demand occupations and industry certifications.

Electronics Skills

Prepares students for an entry-level position as an electronics technician, teaching basic skills in electronics including troubleshooting and circuit construction, digital electronics, and automation and controls.

Elementary Education

Elementary Education is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

EMT Basic

Addresses current practices and concepts of pre-hospital emergency care. Offers a comprehensive study of pre-hospital emergency care training for Emergency Medical Technicians.

EMT Paramedic

Addresses current practices and concepts of pre-hospital emergency care. Students must have an active Illinois EMT-Basic or EMT Intermediate license to register. Completion follows either a summer-start or fall-start track.

Energy Systems/Charging Infrastructure Technician

Provides students with specialized skills to install, maintain, and repair Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment/Systems (EVSE), covering energy storage systems, electrical wiring, power distribution, safety, and troubleshooting.

Energy Systems Technology Skills

Prepares students for an entry-level position as a technician, integrator, installer, or energy auditor in renewable energy fields, with emphasis options in Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, and Building Automation Technology.

Engineering Science

A two-year program designed to prepare students to transfer as a junior in a baccalaureate engineering program, completing core courses common to most engineering programs including math, physics, chemistry, and engineering mechanics, with chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, and mechanical emphasis options.

English

English is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Excel Microsoft Office Specialist

Provides students with skills to be proficient in basic and advanced features of Microsoft Office Excel and prepares them to earn certification as an Excel and Expert Excel Microsoft Office Specialist.

Facilities Maintenance Skills

Prepares students for an entry-level position as a facilities maintenance technician, teaching basic skills in heating and air conditioning, industrial electricity, and fluid power.

Family Child Care Level 3 Credential

Prepares students for careers as family child care professionals with the competencies needed to develop and run family child care homes. Students earn the Gateways Family Child Care Level 3 Credential.

Film

Film is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Basics

Prepares students for entry-level positions as a GMAW or MIG welder, teaching basic and advanced GMAW techniques including selection and use of appropriate materials, tools, and equipment as well as weld design and inspection.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Basics

Prepares students for entry-level positions as a GTAW or TIG welder, teaching basic and advanced GTAW techniques including selection and use of appropriate materials, tools, and equipment as well as weld design and inspection.

General Arts

The general Associate in Arts degree represents the first two years of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, transferring to a four-year college or university.

General Science

The general Associate in Science degree represents the first two years of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in science, transferring to a four-year college or university.

General Studies

The Associate in General Studies (AGS) is a degree customized to meet the unique needs of students based on their work and professional development goals. Due to the flexibility of this degree, it may not fulfill requirements for transfer to a four-year institution.

Geography

Geography is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Health

Health is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

High Voltage Battery Technology

Gives students basic skills in battery technologies to enhance working knowledge of the industrial and manufacturing industries. Coursework can apply toward the Industrial Technology Core Certificate.

History

History is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

HVAC-R Installer

Prepares students with basic knowledge and skills necessary to work as an HVACR Installer in residential and industrial facilities. Prepares students for the EPA 608 Universal Certification Exam and the NC3 Refrigeration Cycle Certification Exam.

Industrial Technology

Prepares students for a variety of entry- to mid-level technician and/or operator positions in industrial settings, teaching technical graphics, safety, AutoCAD, computer literacy, and skills in one or more industrial areas. Coursework applies toward the Industrial Technology AAS degree.

Industrial Technology

Prepares students for a variety of entry- to mid-level technician and/or operator positions in industrial settings such as manufacturing, metalworking, construction, renewable energy, and fabrication. Students may specialize in one or more industrial areas using technical elective hours to complete skills certificates.

Infant Toddler Level 2 Credential

Prepares students for entry-level positions working with infants and toddlers. Students earn the Gateways Infant/Toddler Level 2 Credential and courses stack into higher credentials and the AAS degree.

Infant Toddler Level 3 Credential

The Illinois Gateways Infant-Toddler Level Three Credential supports movement through the Illinois Career Lattice, expanding on foundational professional knowledge and supporting progression to Level Four or direct exit into the field.

Infant Toddler Level 4 Credential

Prepares students for professional pathways working with young children ages birth to 3 and their families. Students earn the Gateways Infant/Toddler Level 4 Credential. Program prerequisite is completion of or concurrent enrollment in an AA, AS, or AAS degree.

Information Technology

Information Technology is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Journalism

Journalism is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Languages

Languages is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Machine Tool Technology Skills

A one-year program preparing individuals with skills for employment or advancement as CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, and Tool and Die Makers, including blueprint reading, metrology, CNC manufacturing, and basic computer skills.

Manual Machining

Prepares individuals with skills for entry-level employment as Machine Tool Setters, introducing metrology, hand tools, machining and layout, and common milling machines, surface grinders, and lathes.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Media Design Skills

Provides students with skills in producing high quality graphic designs for all media types, including print, video, and the web.

Medical Assistant

Covers professionalism, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, and HIPAA, along with administrative and clinical skills. Designed to be completed in one year; students also receive the Phlebotomist certificate. Selective admission.

Microsoft Office Specialist

Students become proficient in the basic and advanced features of all programs in the Microsoft Office Suite and are prepared to earn certification as a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and OneNote Microsoft Office Specialist.

Music

Music is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Nursing (A.A.)

Nursing (A.A.) is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Nursing (A.A.S.)

The Associate Degree Nursing program prepares individuals to take the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure as a registered nurse. Selective admissions.

Nursing Assistant

Prepares nursing assistants who provide basic care for patients in hospitals, long-term care centers, and in-home health care. Students must submit to a criminal background check including fingerprinting.

Philosophy

Philosophy is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Phlebotomist

Teaches basic phlebotomy skills including safety and compliance, patient preparation, routine and special collections, and specimen processing. Students gain Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credentials through the National Healthcareer Association.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Leads to an AAS degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, containing pre-admission general education courses, PTA technical courses, and practical clinical experiences. All PTA courses must be taken in sequence. Selective admissions.

Physics

Physics is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Political Science

Political Science is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Practical Nursing

An extension of the first year of the associate degree program as an exit option. This one-year certificate prepares individuals to take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a licensed practical nurse. Selective admission.

Precision Agriculture

Designed for students interested in agriculture technology and data-driven management. Students train with UAVs to sit for the FAA Part 107 exam and gain hands-on experience through a required internship. Coursework stacks into the AAS degree.

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Pharmacy is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Psychology

Psychology is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Radiography

A two-year degree program preparing students for an occupation in the professional field of medical radiography (x-ray technology). Selective admissions.

Recovery Support Specialist

Prepares individuals to synthesize their personal experience of recovery with a knowledge base of recovery principles and human service skills. Prepares students to complete the ICRC certification exam and work as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist.

Regenerative Agriculture

Designed for students interested in organic, locally sourced products and principles, intertwining the growth of plants and animals without chemical application to increase soil health. Coursework is included in the core of the AAS degree.

Religion

Religion is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Robotics Operator

Gives students basic skills in robotic technologies to enhance working knowledge of the industrial and manufacturing industries. Transitions into the Automation Technology Skills Certificate and the Industrial Technology AAS degree.

Secondary Education

Secondary Education is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Basics

Prepares students for entry-level positions as a SMAW or stick welder, teaching basic and advanced SMAW techniques including selection and use of appropriate materials, tools, and equipment as well as weld design and inspection.

Small Business Management

Designed to improve and enhance the general business skills of small business managers and entrepreneurs, including business communications, accounting, computer skills, taxes, customer relations, marketing, financial planning, and small business management.

Social Work

Social Work is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Sociology

Sociology is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Special Education

Special Education is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Technical Management Skills

Intended for students who completed or are pursuing a technical program, preparing them for an entry-level supervisor or management position in a technical field, teaching supervisory, customer relations, business, and computer literacy skills.

Theater

Theater is a associate's degree program offered at Heartland Community College.

Veterinary Assistant

Introduces students to the field of veterinary medicine, covering care of animals, recognizing signs of illness, interpersonal communication, and front-office administrative duties. This program does not include a national or state certification or clinical rotation.

Video Production and Animation Skills

Provides students with skills in producing professional video content, along with creating supporting motion graphics and 3D animation elements.

Web Design Skills

Provides students with skills in computer and Internet fundamentals, designing effective interfaces, coding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and administering a Content Management System such as WordPress.

Welding Skills

Prepares students for an entry-level position as a welder, teaching basic skills in industrial welding including selection and use of appropriate materials, tools, and equipment, as well as weld design and inspection.

Word Microsoft Office Specialist

Provides students with skills to be proficient in basic and advanced features of Microsoft Office Word and prepares them to earn certification as a Word and Expert Word Microsoft Office Specialist.