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  2. Highland Community College (IL)

Highland Community College (IL)

Programs (32)
  • Agribusiness

    The Associate in Applied Science in Agribusiness degree program is for students who want to work in some aspect of agriculture sales and service. Farm supplies sales could include livestock and poultry feed products, chemicals, fertilizer, seed, insecticide, and equipment, and could lead to management positions at agriculture products plants, corporate divisions, or retail operations.

    Associate's Degree
  • Arts

    A transfer-oriented associate degree requiring 60 total credit hours, including basic skills, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural and physical sciences, and electives.

    Associate's Degree
  • Automotive Collision & Refinishing Technology

    Auto collision and refinishing technicians repair and replace automotive body and frame components. Certificate program graduates are prepared for employment as an entry level auto collision repair technician, with hands-on training in body repair, estimating, shop management, and customer relations.

    Certificate
  • Automotive Technology

    Automotive technicians are skilled in the use of automotive testing equipment, special tools, and the latest specifications. The certificate prepares graduates for entry-level employment as an automotive technician, and the program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

    Certificate
  • Automotive Technology

    Automotive technicians are skilled in the use of automotive testing equipment, special tools, and the latest specifications to service many types of automobiles. The program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The AAS degree prepares graduates for entry-level employment and additional academic preparation for advancement into management, engineering, and sales.

    Associate's Degree
  • Business and Accounting

    The Associate in Applied Science in Business and Accounting degree program is for students who want to begin a business career, seek semi-professional opportunities in the general accounting field or other areas of specialized financial reporting, or who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills for employment advancement.

    Associate's Degree
  • Business Technology

    The Business Technology program is designed for students who wish to enter the office workforce or update existing skills. Students work toward Microsoft certifications in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook, as well as QuickBooks certification, to become a leader in an office environment.

    Certificate
  • Computer Support Specialist

    An 18-month technical certificate for computer support specialists, including extensive coursework and hands-on experience in networking and repair technology. Training includes the opportunity to become CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and CISCO CCNA certified.

    Certificate
  • Computer Support Specialist

    Computer support specialists offer technical assistance with knowledge of computer networking, repair, and programming. The AAS includes extensive coursework and hands-on experience in networking and repair technology, with the opportunity to become CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and CISCO CCNA certified.

    Associate's Degree
  • Construction Technology

    The Construction Technology program is designed to prepare students for a productive job in the construction industry. Students are exposed to blueprint reading; framing of walls, roofs, and stairs; and interior and exterior finish work, completing the building of a project each year.

    Certificate
  • Criminal Justice

    The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice program is for students who want to work in law enforcement upon graduation. The program provides a foundation for immediate employment as well as potential career advancement, with opportunities in state and local police, highway patrol, private security, courts, and corrections.

    Associate's Degree
  • Diesel Technology

    The Diesel Technology program prepares students for employment as diesel technicians. Students may complete a two-year certificate with hands-on, real-work experience in diesel engine overhaul, air and hydraulics, electrical, and fuel systems, repairing and servicing trucks and trailers.

    Certificate
  • Diesel Technology

    The Diesel Technology program prepares students for employment as diesel technicians. The program includes hands-on, real-work experience in diesel engine overhaul, air and hydraulics, electrical, and fuel systems, with intensive experience repairing and servicing trucks and trailers.

    Associate's Degree
  • Early Childhood

    The Early Childhood certificate provides academic study and hands-on experience that encourage a reflective approach to early childhood responsibilities. Career opportunities include family child care provider, child care program director, curriculum specialist, teacher or teaching assistant, au pair, or nanny.

    Certificate
  • Electrical Technology

    The Electrical Technology program includes training in AC and DC fundamentals, residential and construction wiring, blueprint reading, commercial and industrial wiring, National Electrical Code, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers. The program offers an 18-month technical certificate with hands-on experience in the field.

    Certificate
  • Electrical Technology

    The Electrical Technology program includes training in AC and DC fundamentals, residential and construction wiring, blueprint reading, commercial and industrial wiring, National Electrical Code, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers. The AAS is for individuals seeking electrical training and additional academic preparation for advancement into management.

    Associate's Degree
  • Engineering Graphics & Technologies

    The Engineering Graphics and Technologies program exposes students to architecture drawing, 3-D modeling, mechanical/CNC drafting, digital drafting and design, and 3-D animations. Graduates should have the basic CAD skills to translate the ideas of engineers, architects, and designers into working plans.

    Associate's Degree
  • Engineering Graphics & Technology

    The Engineering Graphics and Technologies program exposes students to architecture drawing, 3-D modeling, mechanical/CNC drafting, digital drafting and design, and 3-D animations. Graduates should have the basic CAD skills to translate the ideas of engineers, architects, and designers into working plans.

    Certificate
  • General Studies

    A 60 credit hour associate degree with broad general-education distribution across basic skills, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural and physical sciences, and 29 credits of electives.

    Associate's Degree
  • Graphic Design

    The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design program is for students who want to work in commercial design or visual communication. The curriculum provides a foundation in art, advertising, graphic arts, photography, and art history. Graphic designers might work in advertising, publishing, or corporate settings.

    Associate's Degree
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

    Students in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program will learn to install, diagnose, and repair a variety of HVAC and refrigeration systems with real-world, hands-on training. The program prepares students for successful employment as an HVAC technician and includes the opportunity to become EPA certified.

    Certificate
  • Medical Assistant

    Medical Assistants assist physicians in the documentation of patient care and may include transcribing reports, coding of diagnosis and procedures, completing insurance forms, checking vital signs, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, administering injections, and applying bandages. The program provides instruction for the development of basic manipulative and communicative skills.

    Certificate
  • Medical Coding

    The Medical Coding degree is designed to prepare students to work in the medical field as coders in a variety of healthcare settings. This Associate in Applied Science degree requires 65 semester credit hours and prepares students to take the national Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam administered by AHIMA. The entire program is available online.

    Associate's Degree
  • Nursing

    The LPN to RN Completion Program awards an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), a two-semester program that allows licensed practical nurses to bridge to the next level of nursing. Successful completion enables the graduate to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become a registered nurse.

    Associate's Degree
  • Personal Fitness Trainer

    The Personal Fitness Trainer Program is recommended for those desiring employment after the two year degree. Students obtain a solid background in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and wellness and will be competent in the field of personal training.

    Associate's Degree
  • Practical Nursing

    In the Practical Nursing program, students learn the skills necessary in today's health care system, obtaining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as an entry level Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon completion, students are qualified to take the national licensure examination for practical nursing (NCLEX).

    Certificate
  • Precision Agriculture

    Precision Agriculture is the practice of using remote sensing, soil sampling, and information management tools to improve production. Precision Ag technicians install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair precision ag systems using mapping technologies such as GPS and GIS.

    Certificate
  • Precision Agriculture

    Precision Agriculture is the practice of using remote sensing, soil sampling, and information management tools to improve production. Precision Ag technicians install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair precision ag systems using mapping technologies such as GPS and GIS, and advanced processing software to collect, visualize, and analyze data.

    Associate's Degree
  • Science

    A 60 credit hour transfer-oriented associate degree emphasizing mathematics and sciences (20 credits) alongside basic skills, humanities, and social sciences.

    Associate's Degree
  • Viticulture & Enology (Certificate A)

    The Viticulture & Enology certificate is designed to prepare individuals to better confront the many challenges facing Kansas and Midwestern wine-grape growers. The program prepares students to become vineyard and winery technicians. Certificate A requires 16 credits.

    Certificate
  • Viticulture & Enology (Certificate B)

    The Viticulture & Enology certificate is designed to prepare individuals to better confront the many challenges facing Kansas and Midwestern wine-grape growers. The program prepares students to become vineyard and winery technicians. Certificate B requires 30 credits.

    Certificate
  • Welding Technology

    The welding program offers students hands-on experience in all major arc welding processes, including metal arc welding (stick), gas shielded arc welding (wire), gas tungsten arc welding (tig), oxy-acetylene welding, plasma and carbon arc cutting, blueprint reading, and pipe welding. The certificate prepares graduates for employment in the welding field.

    Certificate
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