William Rainey Harper College

Accounting

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as junior accountants in business, industry and government. The curriculum includes accounting theory and practice, corporation accounting, and cost accounting.

Accounting Assistant

This certificate program is designed for persons interested in pursuing careers as junior accountants in business, government and industry.

Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk

This certificate program will provide the student with the courses needed for an entry-level position in this particular area.

Additive Manufacturing

This certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in the additive manufacturing industry, focusing on print reading, computer drafting and 3D modeling.

Administrative Assistant

This certificate program prepares students for positions as business office administrative assistants. It is the second in a two-certificate sequence: Office Assistant and Administrative Assistant.

Advanced Accounting Bookkeeper/Clerk

This certificate program will provide the student with the courses needed for an entry-level position in such areas as accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory accounting.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

This degree is designed to prepare students for the modern manufacturing environment. Offered with Mechatronics/Automation, Metal Fabrication, Precision Machining, and Supply Chain Management options; the degree can be awarded only once.

Advanced Welding

This certificate program is designed to give students advanced knowledge and skills in welding, meeting AWS SENSE training standards for certification as an AWS Level II Advanced Welder.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service

This certificate program is designed to provide students the skill set to perform preventative maintenance, service and repairs on residential and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Apparel Construction

This certificate program is designed for those students interested in patternmaking and design, providing entry-level skills in sewing, flat pattern design and draping.

Architectural CAD

This certificate program is designed for those just entering the field of architecture or interior design, as well as the practicing professional who desires to learn CAD drafting skills.

Arts

The Associate in Arts degree is a transfer-oriented option which fulfills most general education requirements and the first two years of many baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions.

Audio/Video Arts Technology

A collaborative program between the Music and Communication Arts departments. Through hands-on experience with digital and analog equipment, students learn skills to pursue careers in audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, audio tech, A/V and video production.

Basic Manufacturing

This certificate program is designed to give students skills in welding and machining to prepare them for entry-level employment in manufacturing.

Bilingual Endorsement

This certificate is intended for certified teachers who wish to expand their professional opportunities by adding a Bilingual Endorsement. The coursework satisfies the requirements of the ISBE Bilingual Endorsement.

Bread and Pastry Arts

This certificate program is planned to prepare students for entrance into the food service industry. Graduates may secure positions as qualified bakers and bakers' helpers in institutional, retail and commercial bakeries.

Business Administration

This degree program is designed to assist students in a wide variety of business occupations. Offered with specializations including Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Insurance, Management, Customer Success and Sales, and Social Media Specialist; the degree can be awarded only once.

Business Management

This certificate program is designed for those students who wish to further explore the specific qualifications and requirements necessary for entry-level to mid-management positions.

Cannabis Science and Therapeutics

This certificate program consists of lecture presentations and an internship arranged at local non-profit organizations within the cannabis industry, covering history, policy, dispensary operations, and cannabis therapeutics.

Certified Nursing Assistant

This certificate program provides theory and training in the basic skills essential to the practice of health care workers who will assist the nurse in the care of patients in a variety of health care settings.

Computed Tomography (CT)

This year-long certificate program prepares ARRT registered radiologic technologists to produce cross-sectional images of the body utilizing computed tomography equipment. Graduates are eligible for certification by the ARRT in Computed Tomography.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator I

This certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to gain entry-level employment in the manufacturing/precision machining industry.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator II

This certificate program is a continuation of the CNC Operator Control I certificate, designed to further develop CNC operation skills to prepare students to advance in their career in precision machining.

Computer Support Technician

This certificate program provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware and operating systems, and prepares for CompTIA IT Fundamentals and A+ certification exams.

Culinary Arts

This certificate program is planned to prepare students for entrance into the food service industry. Graduates may secure positions as head cooks, assistant cooks, specialty cooks, or chef's assistants.

Customer Success and Sales

This certificate program, tailored for both seasoned and aspiring sales professionals, prepares for a career in sales and customer success.

Cybersecurity

The technical curriculum provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for students entering the field of cybersecurity, preparing for technician-level positions including cybersecurity and information assurance, information security analysts, penetration testers, and digital forensics analysts.

Cybersecurity Forensics Technician

This certificate program provides students with experience related to cybersecurity administrative tasks, incident response, and investigation data collection.

Cybersecurity Support Specialist

This certificate program provides students with experience collecting data for compliance and auditing and the operation of defensive systems.

Cybersecurity Technical Analyst

This certificate program provides students with experience implementing cybersecurity systems and processes, leading administrative task and investigation data collection.

Dental Hygiene

This program prepares the graduate to be a dental hygienist, a highly skilled primary care oral health professional. Qualifies the graduate to complete the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and apply for Illinois licensure as a registered dental hygienist.

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

This program prepares the graduate to be a diagnostic cardiac sonographer who uses specialized ultrasound equipment to record visual images of the heart. Prepares the graduate to secure their American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography credential.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

This program prepares the graduate to be a diagnostic medical sonographer who uses specialized ultrasound equipment to record visual images of internal structures. Prepares the graduate to secure their American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography credentials.

Dietetic Internship

This program prepares graduates to work as a Registered Dietitian. Designed exclusively for students holding a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a didactic program in nutrition and dietetics. Graduates are eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians.

Digital Press

This certificate program is designed for students interested in specializing in digital printing, variable printing, and operating a digital press in the graphic arts field.

Drone Technology and Applications

This certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use drones (Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems) working as pilots, drone image specialists, or remote sensing technicians.

Early Childhood Education

This curriculum is designed to provide students with the requisite skills and theoretical knowledge to work in a variety of facilities for young children. Offered with Director and Teacher options; the degree can be awarded only once.

Early Childhood Education: Assistant Teacher

This curriculum will qualify students for the Illinois ECE Credential-Level 2. Provides an assistant teacher in a licensed child care facility with basic knowledge in early childhood care and education.

Early Childhood Education: Family Child Care I

This curriculum will qualify students for the Illinois Family Child Care Credential - Level 2. Provides a family child care teacher with basic knowledge in family child care and early childhood care and education.

Early Childhood Education: Family Child Care II

This curriculum will qualify students for the Illinois Family Child Care Credential Level 3.

Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler Teacher

This certificate program will qualify students for the Illinois Infant Toddler Credential-Level 3. Provides a teacher in a licensed child care facility with knowledge in infant/toddler care and education.

Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

This certificate program will qualify students for the Illinois Infant Toddler Credential - Level 2. Provides an assistant teacher in a licensed child care facility with basic knowledge in infant/toddler care and education.

Early Childhood Education: Teacher

This curriculum will qualify students for the Illinois ECE Credential Level 3.

Electrical Maintenance

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of electrical installation and service, and other related facilities or industrial electronics maintenance areas.

Electronics

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of electronics and other related technology industries, tailored to provide entry-level career training in a relatively short time.

Electronics Engineering Technology

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of electronics and other related technology industries, with emphasis on analysis and application, or applied technology.

Emergency and Disaster Management

This certificate program is intended to meet the needs of men and women in emergency management roles at the local, state and federal levels and prepare others to enter the emergency management career field.

Emergency and Disaster Management

This program provides foundational knowledge and initial exposure to the Emergency Management field, including the four phases of emergency management, terrorism, and inter-agency disaster management.

Emergency Medical Services

This program is a joint educational venture with Northwest Community Healthcare and Harper College, designed to prepare competent entry-level paramedics.

Emergency Medical Technician

This certificate program provides entry-level emergency medical care knowledge and skills with the delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS) as defined by the National EMS Education Standards.

End-to-End (e2e) Supply Chain Management

This certificate is designed for those currently employed or seeking employment in a variety of supply chain management roles, comprehensively covering all functions across the supply chain from procurement to operations and logistics.

Engineering Science

A transfer degree for engineering students. Completion does not fulfill the Illinois General Education core curriculum; after transfer, AES students complete the general education requirements of the receiving institution.

ESL Endorsement

This certificate is intended for certified teachers who wish to expand their teaching skills by adding an ESL Endorsement. The coursework satisfies the requirements of the ISBE ESL endorsement.

Fashion Design

This certificate program is designed to prepare students with entry-level skills in apparel design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating and professional design room practices of tailoring.

Fashion Design

This program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in apparel textile design, flat pattern design, draping, fashion illustrating and professional design room practices. Offered with Fashion Design and Fashion Entrepreneurship options; the degree can be awarded only once.

Fashion Graphic Arts

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for direct employment in the graphic arts/fashion industry with a fashion illustration specialty.

Fashion Merchandising

This curriculum provides all the phases of fashion merchandising, in business aspects as well as aesthetic and creative sides of fashion, such as visual merchandising, fashion forecasting and textiles.

Financial Management

This certificate program is designed for those currently employed in or seeking employment in finance departments, banks, investment companies or other finance-related enterprises.

Fine Arts - Art

The Associate in Fine Arts-Art Emphasis degree. A portfolio review is required with an art advisor after completion of the first two semesters of art course requirements.

Fine Arts - Music

The Associate in Fine Arts-Music Emphasis degree. Includes core courses in music theory, keyboard skills, aural skills, ensemble, and applied instruction. All music majors must demonstrate piano proficiency.

Fire Science Technology

This program in fire science technology is designed to allow students to master fundamental principles in fire and emergency services, fire prevention principles, fire behavior, firefighting strategy and tactics.

Food Service Management

This certificate program is designed for people wanting to upgrade their management skills enabling them to assume more responsible positions.

Forensic Science

This program provides instruction to students in the proper techniques of identifying, collecting and packaging physical evidence associated with crime scenes. Graduates may be employed as forensic technicians and crime scene investigators.

Forensic Science Technician

This certificate program provides advanced instruction to the person with select degrees or experience in public safety who wants specialized training in identifying, collecting, and packaging physical evidence.

General Studies

The Associate in General Studies degree is a flexible, individually designed option for those who do not intend to transfer but who can benefit from having earned a degree for career purposes or personal satisfaction.

Geographic Information Systems

This certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies in various business and public sector domains as a technician or analyst.

Graphic Arts

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for direct employment in the printing industry. These technical courses provide students with basic knowledge of the graphic arts industry.

Graphic Arts Design

This certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills to gain creative understanding and design materials for print production.

Graphic Arts Design and Technology

This program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of employment opportunities in the graphic arts industry. Offered with Graphic Design, Package Design, Print Graphics, and Web Design options; the degree can be awarded only once.

Graphic Arts Desktop Publishing

This certificate program is designed for students interested in specializing in electronic prepress highlighting the latest software.

Graphic Arts Digital Photography

This certificate program is designed for students interested in specializing in digital photography.

Graphic Arts Interactive Technology

This certificate program is designed to provide students with a foundation in skills encompassing visual design and scripting to develop websites, rich internet applications and interactive multimedia.

Graphic Arts Package Design

This certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills to gain marketing, creative and a manufacturing understanding of packaging skills and design materials for the packaging industry.

Graphic Arts Personalized Marketing

This certificate program is designed to provide students with a foundation in skills to understand the graphic arts industries web-to-print solutions and the importance of personalization and customization in print promotions.

Graphic Arts Web Design

This certificate program is designed to provide students with a foundation in skills to design materials for print and Web media.

Health Care Office Manager

This program is designed for individuals seeking a career in healthcare as a Health Care Office Manager, developing skills to manage the day-to-day office operations of a medical facility.

Health Education Endorsement

This certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge to teach health education. Students who already have a Professional Educator License (PEL) can apply for an endorsement in the field of health education.

Health Information Technology

This program prepares the graduate to enter a career which blends healthcare and information technology. Students may be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam offered by AHIMA.

Heating Service

This certificate program is designed to provide students the skill set to perform preventative maintenance service and repairs on residential and commercial heating systems.

Hospitality and Tourism

This certificate program will provide students with knowledge of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) sector of the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Management

Emphasis is placed on the techniques and technology of the hospitality industry from a management point of view. Offered with Food Service Operations Management and Hotel Operations Management options; the degree can be awarded only once.

Hotel Management

This certificate program is designed for people wanting to upgrade their management skills to assume more responsible positions.

Human Resource Management

This certificate program is designed for those individuals interested in employment in the Human Resources field.

Industrial Electronics Maintenance

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of industrial electronics and facilities maintenance, tailored to provide intermediate-level career training.

Information Systems

The curriculum prepares students for various data analysis, data management, software, and web development positions in the field of information systems, or transfer to a four-year institution.

Information Technology

The technical curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of computer support or information technology/computer networking. Offered with Computer Support and Network Administration options; the degree can be awarded only once.

Insurance

This certificate is designed for those individuals who are exploring an insurance career or are in the insurance field looking to expand their skills and knowledge with focus on property, liability, commercial and personal insurance.

Interior Design

This program is designed for students interested in careers in the furnishing and design industry. The curriculum provides an overview of topics tested by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam.

Interior Design Assistant

This certificate program is for students interested in an introductory position in the furnishing, retail, or design industries, preparing students for a position as an Interior Design Assistant.

Inventory/Production Control

This certificate program is designed for those currently employed in or seeking employment in the fields of inventory management or production control.

IT Support Technician

This certificate program provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware, operating systems, and basic network infrastructure, and providing high-quality end-user support.

Kitchen and Bath Specialty

This certificate program is designed to give students the opportunity to benchmark their progress through the Interior Design program, qualifying them for employment in the kitchen and bath design field.

Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

This program is designed to serve the needs of individuals seeking a career in law enforcement and to meet the specific entry-level requirements to be a law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois.

Legal Studies

This certificate program is designed for those individuals who are currently employed or employable in the legal field or those who could benefit from these specialty options. Requires a prior associate or bachelor's degree.

Legal Studies

This program is designed to prepare men and women as technically qualified assistants to a lawyer. Under the supervision of a lawyer, the paralegal/legal assistant may perform functions such as legal research and investigation.

Logistics

This certificate program is designed for those currently employed in or seeking employment in logistics and related positions.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

This year-long certificate program prepares ARRT registered radiologic technologists to produce cross-sectional images of the body utilizing magnetic resonance equipment. Graduates are eligible to sit for the ARRT registry examination in MRI.

Maintenance Mechanic I

This certificate program provides the basic knowledge and skill for entry-level jobs in commercial and industrial maintenance.

Maintenance Mechanic II

This certificate program builds on the Maintenance Mechanic I certificate to prepare students for more advanced maintenance jobs in commercial or industrial maintenance.

Maintenance Technology

This program prepares students for employment in the fast growing industrial maintenance service sector. Graduates may be employed directly in building maintenance as directors, managers or operators for industrial and commercial properties.

Mammography

This certificate program will provide the ARRT registered radiologic technologist the opportunity to expand their skills into the study of the theory and practice of mammography. Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT Mammography registry exam.

Manufacturing Production

This certificate program is designed to build the core competencies of manufacturing production to prepare students for internships and entry-level positions in manufacturing.

Massage Therapy

This program prepares the graduate to be a massage therapist and sit for the required Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) and apply for state licensure as a Massage Therapist.

Mechatronics

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of industrial electronics and facilities maintenance, tailored to provide advanced-level career training.

Medical Assistant

This certificate program is designed for the individual who is interested in becoming a medical assistant in a physician's office or other outpatient health care setting. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination.

Mobile App Foundations

This certificate program provides a background in mobile app foundations for individuals seeking entry-level positions developing professional mobile apps.

Network Administration

This certificate program provides students with experience in Cisco, Linux, Microsoft, and network security administration.

Network Support Technician

This certificate program provides students with experience installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting basic network infrastructure.

Nursing

This program is designed to enable students to receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing at the completion of the two-year sequence. Qualifies the graduate for NCLEX-RN and application for Illinois licensure as a registered nurse.

Office Assistant

This certificate program prepares students for positions as assistants in a business office. It is the first in a two-certificate sequence and may be followed by the Administrative Assistant certificate.

Paramedic

This certificate program is designed to expand the entry-level knowledge and skills initially acquired through Emergency Medical Technician education. After completion, candidates are eligible to take a Paramedic licensure exam.

Paraprofessional Educator

This program is designed to promote the skills necessary when working with children in non-Title 1 positions in K-12 public or private schools.

Paraprofessional Educator

This program is designed to promote the development of skills necessary when working with children in Title 1 programs in the K-12 public or private school classrooms.

Personal Training

This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, and prepares students to pass a national certification exam from the American College of Sports Medicine or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Perspective and Rendering

This certificate program is designed to give students a benchmark while going through the Interior Design program, for those who want to specialize in the perspective and rendering areas of design.

Phlebotomy

This certificate program consists of lectures, student laboratories and a clinical internship, useful for health care professionals interested in developing the skills involved in the collection of blood for diagnostic testing.

Physical Education Endorsement

This certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge to teach physical education. Students who already have a Professional Educator License (PEL) can apply for an endorsement in the field of physical education.

Physical Therapist Assistant

This program prepares the student to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE).

Practical Nursing

This certificate program is designed to educate the student to become a practical nurse. Qualifies the graduate to sit for the NCLEX-PN and application for Illinois licensure as a practical nurse.

Private Security

This certificate program is designed to serve the needs of individuals who want the core education the Law Enforcement program offers, providing basic concepts recognized in the Security Industry.

Procurement

This certificate program is designed for those currently employed in or seeking employment in procurement positions in various industries.

Professional Accounting-CPA Preparation

This certificate is designed to provide individuals with the necessary accounting courses to qualify for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Intended for individuals who already have a bachelor's degree.

Public Safety Dispatcher

This certificate program is intended to meet the needs of men and women in public safety dispatching roles and to prepare others to enter the public safety dispatcher career field.

Radiologic Technology

This full-time curriculum prepares radiographers to produce radiographic images of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems.

Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology

The curriculum is theory-designed and service-oriented, with emphasis on operation maintenance, service and repairs of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Refrigeration Service

This certificate program is designed to provide students the skill set to perform preventative maintenance service and repairs on residential and commercial refrigeration systems.

Residential Comfort Systems

This certificate program focuses on residential comfort systems and installation, including maintenance and repairs of residential heating and cooling systems and basic concepts of duct design.

Residential Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

This certificate program is designed to provide students the skills set to perform preventative maintenance and repairs to residential heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Respiratory Care Science

This program prepares students to practice as nationally credentialed respiratory care practitioners. Graduates qualify to sit for national board credentialing exams to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Retail Merchandising

This certificate program is designed for individuals with career interests in the retail management field, especially those employed in retailing who are seeking skills and knowledge for career advancement.

Science

The Associate in Science degree is a transfer-oriented option which fulfills most general education requirements and the first two years of many baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions.

Social Media Specialist

This certificate program is designed for those interested in obtaining basic social media and internet marketing skills that can be used in any entry-level marketing position.

Software Development

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for business software development and an entry-level software development position.

Sterile Processing and Distribution

This curriculum prepares the student for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician. Students are eligible to sit for the CBSPD or IAHCSMM Provisional Examination.

Supply Chain Management

This certificate program is designed to provide education for those working directly in supply chain management or fields related to supply chain management.

Supply Chain Management

This program is designed to provide End-to-End (E2E) supply chain education for those pursuing entry level jobs and careers in supply chain management, covering demand planning, inventory management, production control, procurement, transportation, and warehouse management.

Surgical Technology

This curriculum prepares the student for a career as a Surgical Technologist, providing surgical care to patients in operating rooms and outpatient surgical centers using sterile and aseptic techniques.

Tax Accounting Assistant

This certificate program provides students with a basic understanding of tax law and tax procedures, including coursework needed for an entry-level position in national tax preparation companies as well as CPA and accounting firms.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

This certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in both domestic and international contexts.

Textiles

This certificate is designed to provide students with an introduction to various textile techniques and proficiency in techniques of choice.

Web Design and Development

This web curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of web design and interactive media or web development. Offered with Web Design and Interactive Media and Web Development options; the degree can be awarded only once.

Web Design and Interactive Media

This certificate program provides a background in web design and interactive media for individuals seeking entry-level positions in this field.

Web Development

This certificate program provides a background in web development with emphasis on scripting and programming techniques.

Welding Technology

This program prepares students for employment in the high demand welding and fabrication sector. Graduates may find employment as welders, fabricators and welder supervisors in the manufacturing and construction industries.