College of DuPage
Associate degree
Pre-Physical Therapy | |
Students interested in pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy (PT) can prepare by taking general education coursework at College of DuPage. With careful course selection, students can earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree while fulfilling many prerequisites for application to a PT degree program.... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Accounting (A.A) | |
An Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree with an emphasis in accounting from College of DuPage starts students on the road to becoming professional accountants by providing the first two years of college coursework. Career opportunities for professional accountants include public accountant, auditor, tax specialist,... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Accounting (A.A.S) | |
The Associate in Applied Science in Accounting (A.A.S.) degree at College of DuPage prepares students to become accounting clerks, bookkeepers, junior accountants, bank tellers, credit analysts, auditing clerks and tax preparers. Job opportunities exist in accounting firms, manufacturing companies, financial... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Administrative Assistant | |
The Office Technology Information program prepares students by developing and enhancing their skills using current technologies in today‘s office. Courses are designed for students entering the Office Technology Information curriculum for the first time and for students preparing for a return to the... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Administrative Assistant and Meeting/Event Planning | |
The Office Technology Information program prepares students by developing and enhancing their skills using current technologies in today‘s office. Courses are designed for students entering the Office Technology Information curriculum for the first time and for students preparing for
a return to the... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Advertising, Design and Illustration | |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Every successful business uses the services of advertising agencies, graphic designers, and illustrators to promote and inform in today's global economy. Graduates of the Advertising, Design and Illustration degree programs find work in advertising agencies, design studios, in-house... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Animation | |
The Animation program prepares students for employment and/or transfer in the field of animation. Students study the basics of animation. Projects include character animation, computer-generated imagery and special effects. Students are also taught techniques in story development, character design, motion... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Anthropology | |
The globalization of American society in terms of our economy, work force, technology and politics makes the undergraduate degree in anthropology attractive. An undergraduate major or minor in anthropology provides a cross-cultural perspective and practical tools, especially when coupled with other academic... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Architecture Technology | |
The Architecture Technology associate‘s degree is appropriate if you plan to work as drafters for architectural, engineering or construction firms. |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Automotive Service Technician | |
Qualified automotive service technicians are in demand in the 21st century. Consumers are looking for technicians who will fix the problem the first time. Shop owners search for technicians who can keep up with the growing complexity of the automobile.
A technician's job is demanding. Good hand-eye... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Baking and Pastry Arts | |
In the Foodservice Administration program, students learn the necessary skills to begin or enhance a career in the hospitality industry, the nation‘s largest retail employer. For the Baking and Pastry Arts degree, courses build on the foundations of basic baking to the most advanced pastry techniques.... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Biology/Botany/Zoology | |
Biology is the study of the structure and function of organisms and their relationships with the biological and physical world. Students must integrate biological knowledge with other sciences such as physics and chemistry.
Employment opportunities for biological sciences are expected to increase as... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Business (Transfer) | |
The fields of management and marketing today confront extraordinary challenges that predecessors rarely faced. These challenges include escalating global competition, an unprecedented demand for quality and value on the part of consumers, and an ever-pressing need to radically change the way organizations... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Chemistry | |
Chemistry careers offer employment that truly affects our daily lives. The foods we eat, the air we breathe, all of the chemicals and fuels we use, and even the clothes we wear are the concern of chemists. Chemists influence public issues, such as genetic modification of plants and animals, and the handling... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Clinical Laboratory Science | |
A clinical lab scientist (CLS) performs a variety of full-range laboratory tests. The results of these tests help physicians evaluate, diagnose and monitor medical treatment. Many of these complex laboratory tests uncover diseases such as AIDS, diabetes and leukemia.
A CLS is also responsible for confirming... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Computer and Internetworking Technology | |
The Computer and Internetworking Technology (CIT) program offers a variety of degrees and certifications that provide the latest technology and hands-on training for individuals seeking entry-level positions in computer networking, such as network technicians, entry-level
network administrators, computer... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Computer Information Systems
Application Programmer | |
The Computer Information Systems program prepares students to work in the field of computer technology. The Application Programmer degree is designed for students who want to complete their education in programming and
technology at C.O.D. This program provides the first two years of coursework and transfers... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Computer Information Systems
Microcomputer Specialist | |
The Computer Information Systems program prepares students to work in the field of computer technology. The Microcomputer Specialist degree is designed for students preparing for careers involving technology, such as support and training.
Key First Semester Courses
CIS 1120 The Internet...................................................2
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Computer Science (A.S) | |
Total Required Credits for Degree: minimum of 64
General Education Core Curriculum: minimum of 37
Additional Math/Science: 10 to 15
Additional Coursework: 12 to 17
About the Program
The Computer Science degree option is designed for students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Construction Management | |
This Construction Management associate's degree is appropriate if you plan to work in construction management firms or as office personnel for construction companies. |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Construction Supervision | |
This degree will allow students who are in union apprenticeship programs to earn an associate's degree while completing their union training. Students must already be admitted to a union program to begin this degree. |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Corrections Counseling | |
Corrections counselors work with corrections facilities, law enforcement, courts, institutions and the overall criminal justice system to provide behavioral modification and cognitive training treatment for adult and juvenile offenders.
The Corrections Counseling program at College of DuPage offers... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Cosmetology | |
Students learn professional-level techniques in hair design, chemical processes, esthetics and nail technology in preparation for state certification for the Illinois Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations.
Program Requirements
Cosme 1101 Salon Safety and Sanitation... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Criminal Justice (A.A) | |
The field of criminal justice is expected to continue to grow in the next decade.
Higher education is becoming increasingly important to careers in all three major components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections. Advanced education also is important in the field of... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Criminal Justice (A.A.S) | |
The increasing importance of higher education for professionals in criminal justice is one of the most noteworthy trends in recent years in this challenging field. The associate in applied science degree offered by the Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in state, county and local... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Culinary Arts | |
In the Foodservice Administration program, students learn the necessary skills to begin or enhance a career in the hospitality industry, the nation‘s largest retail employer. Students with a passion for food should enter the Culinary Arts program, with classes taught in a state-of-the-art kitchen, bakery... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography | |
The Radiography program at College of DuPage prepares students for entry-level positions after successfully completing the two-year program. Graduates earn national certification after successfully passing a national certification exam. Some states, such as Illinois, also may require licensure as a condition... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Early Child Education and Care | |
The Early Child Education and Care program offers students the knowledge and skills that enables them to provide education and care for infants, toddlers, preschool-aged and school-aged children. Classroom experiences are combined with direct observation and participation in both campus and community... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Earth Science | |
Earth scientists are employed in many different areas. Some typical occupations are geologist, petroleum geologist, geophysicist, meteorologist, hydrologist and astronomer.
Federal projections indicate employment growth in the geological sciences will be as fast as the national average. Entry-level... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Economics | |
An economics background is excellent training for many careers. The study of economics provides the skills necessary to make good decisions in a wide variety of situations and circumstances. This makes an economics degree valuable preparation for many different occupations and careers.
Economics is... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Electro-Mechanical Technology | |
The Electro-Mechanical Technology program at College of DuPage prepares students to enter the industrial and manufacturing workplace with knowledge and skill levels in three areas:
Programmable controllers (PLCs)
Process control instrumentation
Mechanical maintenance
Students who earn a Programmable... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Electronics Technology | |
The Electronics Technology program provides the student with a broad exposure to the fundamentals of electricity and electronics, including digital electronics and microprocessors. After successfully completing the program, the student will have the educational background needed by highly skilled electronics... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Emergency Medical Services | |
The Fire Science Technology program encompasses both firefighting and emergency medical services. The new Emergency Medical Services degree focuses on emergency medical services and the administration of those services in any setting.
Program Requirements
Anat& 1500 Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Engineering Technology | |
The engineering field has seen standards of preparation rise and broaden in the last 10 to 20 years while more responsibility has been assumed by the engineering aide or technologist.
In years past, an engineer's training was more practice oriented. Now the well-prepared engineering technologist can... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
English | |
English majors are employed in a wide array of careers that require proficiency in written and spoken English, such as education, research, writing, law, business, industry, communications and public service. By virtue of this versatility, English opens the most doors and makes the graduate the most... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Executive Assistant | |
The Office Technology Information program prepares students by developing and enhancing their skills using current technologies in today‘s office. Courses are designed for students entering the Office Technology Information curriculum for the first time and for students preparing for
a return to the... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Facility Management | |
College of DuPage offers an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Facility Management. Many businesses now seek individuals with an associate's or bachelor's degree to manage their facilities. An associate‘s degree prepares a person for either an entry-level position or enhances a person's... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Fashion Design | |
The Fashion Merchandising and Design program studies the entire fashion world. In the Fashion Design degree option, students study for positions in the creation or construction of fashions, such as designer, pattern maker, sample maker, seamstress, alterations specialist, theater costumer and product... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Fashion Merchandising | |
The Fashion Merchandising and Design program studies the entire fashion world. In the Fashion Merchandising degree option, students study for positions in sales and management, such as showroom personnel, manufacturer‘s
representative or visual merchandiser.
Key First Semester Courses
Fashi 1130 History... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Film/Video Production | |
The Motion Picture/Television program specializes in preparing students for employment and/or transfer in the fields of film, video, television, animation and audio production. Graduates find jobs in industry, education and government, although a knowledge of motion picture or
television production is... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Fire Science Technology | |
The Fire Science Technology program encompasses both firefighting and emergency medical services. The Fire Science degree focuses on the theory and techniques of fire fighting, inclusive of the Emergency Medical Technician curriculum, required by most fire departments.
Key First Semester Courses
Fire... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Foodservice Administration | |
In the Foodservice Administration program, students learn the necessary skills to begin or enhance a career in the hospitality industry, the nation‘s largest retail employer. Students pursuing the Foodservice Administration degree learn through a combination of hands-on technical training, communication... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Geography | |
No longer do geographers merely draw maps, memorize state capitals and record populations. They are actively involved in urban, regional and natural resource planning boards. They work internationally for governments, banks, investment houses and agencies. They serve on state and federal environmental... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Graphic Arts Technology
Digital Prepress Production | |
The Digital Prepress Production option includes page composition, electronic illustration, image enhancement, color correction and web site preparation. Software such as QuarkXPress, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat are used to create and utilize
color-corrected images for page... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Graphic Arts Technology
Print Production | |
The Print Production option allows students to gain a thorough understanding of the production workflow for digital files, from layout to the final printed piece. Students gain in-depth experience working with text and images, page layout, specifying paper and ink selection, process
color and pantone... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Health Information Technology | |
A health information professional collects, analyzes and manages the information that steers the health care industry. At the heart of the profession's information responsibilities are records, both computer-based and paper, of an individual's health care. The health information professional orchestrates... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Building Environmental | |
The Building Environmental degree is designed for students who want a career in building management and control. Students seeking this degree will be required to take the technical courses required for the HVAC program‘s Stationary Operators certificate, which will ensure their
technical skills are strong.... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Contractors | |
The Contractors Degree is designed for students who want to own or manage an HVACR company. Students seeking this degree will be required to take the technical courses required for the HVAC program‘s Service Technician certificate, which will ensure their technical skills are
strong. These courses will... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Service Technician | |
The two-year associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree offers training in the current technology for diagnosing, servicing, repairing and installing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate-granting institution, this is the preferred... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
History | |
The History program at College of DuPage provides students with core courses that explore humankind's economic, political and cultural heritage. These courses serve as a foundation for continuing historical study at a baccalaureate-granting school, for meeting the Humanities and International Studies... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Horticulture | |
The Horticulture program meets the needs of students entering the horticulture industry as well as those presently employed who wish to continue their professional growth. Besides providing horticultural knowledge and skills, the program emphasizes the business and management
proficiency necessary to... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Hotel and Lodging Management | |
The Hotel and Lodging Management program and courses are designed to develop career building skills important for success in the lodging industry. Students who earn the Hotel and Lodging Management degree often begin working in supervisory positions such as front desk
manager, human resources assistant... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Human Services Generalist | |
Human Services Generalist program focuses on general training and learning experiences that provide students with essential knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to help people. As a ’Generalist,“ students may choose a particular area to complete their practical training, but all students are trained... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Human Services
Addictions Counseling | |
The Human Services program provides beginning professional training for human service agency jobs. This program is approved by the Council on Standards in Human Service Education.
Program Requirements
Human 1100 Introduction to Human Services...................4
Human 1113 Interpersonal Dynamics ................................4
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Human Services
Applied Gerontology | |
Total Required Credits for Degree: minimum of 70
Program Requirements: 50
General Education Credits: 20
The Human Services program provides beginning professional training for human service agency jobs. This program is approved by the Council on Standards in Human Service Education.
Program Requirements... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Human Services
Developmental Disability | |
The Developmental Disability in Human Services program at College of DuPage prepares students to work with a wide range of special populations, including developmentally challenged individuals and people with physical and/or cognitive challenges.
Individuals in this field are employed in both in-patient... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Human Services
Domestic/Family Violence | |
As a domestic/family violence counselor, an individual works with people who have been physically, emotionally, sexually or economically abused by an intimate partner or family member. The Domestic/Family Violence degree at College of DuPage prepares students to sit for the Illinois State Certification... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Human Services
Residential Child Care | |
The Residential Child Care program at College of DuPage prepares students for entry-level positions as counselors and case managers for children with emotional problems. When the decision is made for children and youths to be placed in a residential center, it means their needs cannot be met by traditional... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Humanities | |
The distinguishing feature of all humanities subject area courses is their multidisciplinary nature. The courses are designed to instruct the student in the various characteristic viewpoints regarding the human condition from the perspective of disciplines such as art, classics, history, languages, literature,... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Journalism and Mass Communication | |
Specialized skills in writing, speaking and designing for the mass media help journalism students find employment in the print and electronic job markets around the world. Gain an associate in arts degree along with experience earned on College of DuPage's award-winning publications: the weekly Courier... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Languages | |
Foreign language courses are applicable in a wide variety of career fields. As the interdependence of nations grows, people with language skills have distinct job market advantages. More and more universities are reinstating foreign language study requirements, so students who plan to transfer are advised... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Library and Information Technology | |
The Library and Information Technology program prepares students for paraprofessional levels of library service. Courses are designed for beginning students with no previous experience, for those returning to the work force, or for those upgrading skills.
Program Requirements
Libra 1101 Introduction... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Management | |
Management is the process of administering and coordinating resources effectively and efficiently in an effort to achieve the goals of an organization. Management occurs in all organizations, regardless of size. Environmental trends, such as globalization of business, the growth of service-based businesses... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Manufacturing Engineering Technology | |
The Manufacturing Technology program provides training in a wide variety of skill areas of product manufacturing and services. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree prepares students for entry-level engineering technician positions in manufacturing.
Program Requirements
Manuf 1101 Industrial... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology | |
The Manufacturing Technology program provides training in a wide variety of skill areas of product manufacturing and services. The Manufacturing Technology degree provides students with a broad background in the areas of machining, drafting and fluid systems that prepares them for entry-level positions... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology
Automated Manufacturing Systems | |
The Manufacturing Technology program provides training in a wide variety of skill areas of product manufacturing and services. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree prepares students for entry-level engineering technician positions in manufacturing.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology
Drafting/Design | |
The Manufacturing Technology program provides training in a wide variety of skill areas of product manufacturing and services. Drafting/Design prepares students for careers in the drafting and computer-aided design areas.
Program Requirements
Manuf 1101 Industrial Design/CAD..................................3
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Marketing | |
Marketing is the process of creating, distributing, promoting and pricing goods and services. In addition, marketing is a philosophy prompting a business organization to try to satisfy customers' needs through a coordinated set of activities that also allow the organization to achieve its goals.
Marketing... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Medical Assistant | |
The medical assistant field is a health professional that performs routine administrative and clinical tasks within physicians‘ offices. Their duties may vary from office to office, but the administrative duties usually include answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Meeting and Event Planning | |
The Travel and Tourism program is designed for individuals who plan to enter the travel, tourism or meetings industries or professionals who desire to update their skills. Career opportunities are available in an exciting variety of areas, including meeting planning, tourist boards, convention and visitors... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Music (A.A.) | |
Music performance and education offer various employment opportunities in the private and public sectors. A professional musician with business skills and musical versatility can make a career out of performance and related activities, such as composing, arranging and applied instruction.
Music education... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Music (A.F.A.) | |
Music performance and education offer various employment opportunities in the private and public sectors. A professional musician with business skills and musical versatility can make a career out of performance and related activities, such as composing, arranging and applied instruction.
Music education... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Nursing (ADN) | |
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program prepares its graduates to deliver nursing care in various health care environments. The graduates are eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses.
Program Requirements
Anat& 1551 Human Anatomy and Physiology I...............4
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Philosophy/Religious Studies | |
Offerings in the Philosophy/Religious Studies program provide students with introductory and specialized courses that explore the development of humankind's ideas and value systems. Religious studies courses are based on the objective study of the history, literature, beliefs and cultural development... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Photography | |
In today's world, communication of thoughts, ideas, events and products is being accomplished more and more with visual images. Photography professionals are needed to create, process and produce the images of tomorrow, and the College of DuPage Photography program is ready to train them.
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Physical Education | |
In recent years, careers in physical education have become more specialized. Students interested in physical education or related fields find numerous career opportunities in teaching, coaching, management, marketing, finance, health promotion, rehabilitation, recreation and wellness/fitness. Most of... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Physical Therapy Assistant | |
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs), under the supervision of licensed physical therapists (PTs), provide skilled direct patient care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, subacute care facilities, long-term care facilities, sports medicine clinics and home health care... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Physics | |
Physics is the systematic study of the basic laws, phenomena and properties of the universe. The study of physics is concerned with the interactions of everything from the smallest particles known to occur in nature to the largest things found in nature: quarks, photons, atoms, galaxies, clusters and... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Political Science | |
Knowledge about how governments work and the way in which political decisions affect our lives benefits everyone and is expected by many employers. While few jobs are restricted to political scientists only, an associate's or bachelor's degree in political science is useful in many different settings.
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Pre-Architecture | |
The program will enable you to earn an architectural degree and become a licensed architect. As an architect, you will be responsible for the planning, designing and oversight of the construction of a building. This degree leads to transfer, typically to the junior year of a professional program. This... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinary | |
Students preparing to go into dentistry, medicine or veterinary medicine take many of the same entry courses. These suggested courses should aid students in preparing for medical fields, but successful completion of these courses does not ensure entry into professional schools. A student usually must... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Pre-Nursing | |
Two types of academic programs lead to RN licensure: associate degree programs (ADN) and baccalaureate programs (BSN). Both programs prepare individuals to give direct patient care, but graduates of an ADN program have more limited career mobility.
The baccalaureate degree is required for public health... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Pre-Pharmacy | |
Career opportunities in pharmacy are excellent. Federal projections indicate that employment in pharmacy will grow faster than the national average.
Pharmacy includes professionals who provide a broad spectrum of pharmacy-related patient care services in community settings such as drug stores, hospitals,... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Pre-Physical Therapy | |
Students interested in pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy (PT) can prepare by taking general education coursework at College of DuPage. With careful course selection, students can earn an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree while fulfilling many prerequisites for application to a PT degree program.... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Psychology | |
Total Required Credits for Degree: minimum of 64
General Education Core Curriculum: minimum of 37
Additional Coursework: 27
The College of DuPage Psychology program is a popular program that offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of psychology courses. These include lower division courses... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Real Estate | |
The Real Estate program meets the needs of students entering the real estate business as well as those already employed in the field who wish to continue their professional growth. In addition, the program fulfills the academic requirements for students taking the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson and... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Respiratory Care | |
Respiratory care has become an exciting, high-tech allied health career. The profession of Respiratory Care is sponsored by the American Societies of Anesthesiology, Chest and Thoracic medicine, and the American Association for Respiratory Care.Students who complete the two-year training program become... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Sociology | |
The study of sociology, like other liberal arts and science disciplines, has a practical and an academic side. Sociology teaches skills of observation, organization, writing and data analysis. Research shows that employers strongly desire these competencies.
Other benefits extend beyond career concerns.... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Speech Communication | |
From disc jockey to college administrator, from youth counselor to campaign director, from television personality to real estate developer, careers in speech are as diverse as the people who make up our culture.
Whether you are a speech major or simply exploring the field as part of your general education,... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Speech Language Pathology Assistant | |
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is an emerging profession. Laws regulating the education, scope of service, use and supervision of SLPAs in the State of Illinois were passed as recently as January 2002. SLPAs perform speech therapy tasks as prescribed, directed and supervised by certified... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Surgical Technology | |
The Surgical Technology program teaches students to set up the operating room, prepare surgical instruments and assist in their use, prepare patients for surgery, and perform other tasks that ensure a safe surgical environment and contribute to and support the operating team‘s efficiency. Surgical technologists... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Teacher Preparation | |
The Teacher Preparation program at College of DuPage meets the needs of students planning to teach in elementary, secondary or special education settings. Education courses also are good background for careers in youth counseling, criminal justice, and PTA leadership or to better understand your own... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Television Production | |
The Motion Picture/Television program specializes in preparing students for employment and/or transfer in the fields of film, video, television, animation and audio production. Graduates find jobs in industry, education and government, although a knowledge of motion picture or television production is... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Theater | |
Theater practitioners work in many different careers: the theater itself; in other performance industries such as film and dance; and in diverse roles in business, education or other related professions.
Some theater majors pursue two complementary majors to increase their employability. For instance,... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Therapeutic Massage | |
Massage therapists use massage techniques, strokes and therapies to relax muscles, improve blood circulation, reduce stress and avoid injuries. Massage therapy is being integrated into the mainstream of medical practice and health maintenance. Massage therapists receive referrals
from health care providers... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Travel and Tourism | |
The Travel and Tourism program is designed for individuals who plan to enter the travel, tourism or meetings industries or professionals who desire to update their skills. Career opportunities are available in an exciting variety of areas, including meeting planning, tourist boards, convention and visitors... |
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College of DuPage
Associate degree
Wildlife Biology | |
The general fields of wildlife biology and natural resource conservation include the study of the ecology, and the management, protection and restoration of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Although areas of specialization in these fields have specific course requirements, almost all first-year students... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting | |
Total Required Credits: minimum of 32
Accou 1140 Financial Accounting ....................................4
Accou 1150 Managerial Accounting .................................4
Accou 1175 Microcomputer Accounting..........................2
Accou 2205 Federal Taxation I..........................................3
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Administrative Assistant | |
Administrative Assistant Certificate
Total Required Credits: 33
Certificate Requirements
OFTI 1110 Document Formatting...................................4
OFTI 1120 Speed Development Keyboarding.................2
OFTI 1130 Business Correspondence .............................3
OFTI 1200 MS Office for... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Advanced Accounting | |
Certificate Requirements
Total Required Credits: 43
Accou 1140 Financial Accounting ....................................4
Accou 1150 Managerial Accounting .................................4
Accou 2205 Federal Taxation I..........................................3
Accou 2206 Federal Taxation II ........................................3
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Advertising Design | |
Advertising Design
Total Required Credits: 24
Certificate Requirements
Adsgn 1100 Drawing for Design 1 ....................................3
Adsgn 1102 Design 1..................................................3
Adsgn 1104 Drawing for Design 2 ....................................3
Adsgn 1105 Design... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Advertising, Design and Illustration
Foundation | |
Advertising, Design and Illustration:Foundation
Total Required Credits: 24
Certificate Requirements
Adsgn 1100 Drawing for Design 1 ....................................3
Adsgn 1102 Design 1................................................3
Adsgn 1104 Drawing for Design 2 ....................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Architectural Rendering | |
Architectural Rendering Certificate
Total Required Credits: 18
The Architectural Rendering certificate gives students specific skills for preparing professional architectural presentations in a variety of media. Students should have a background in architecture or art.
Certificate Requirements
Arch... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Architectural Technology | |
Architectural Technology Certificate
Total Required Credits: 29
The Architectural Technology certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as drafters in architectural or construction firms.
Certificate Requirements
Arch 1101 Basic Architectural Drafting ..........................2
Arch... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automated Manufacturing Systems | |
Automated Manufacturing Systems Certificate
Total Required Credits: 35
Certificate Requirements
Manuf 1101 Industrial Design/CAD..................................3
Manuf 1104 Technical Mechanics .....................................2
Manuf 1141 Hydraulics and Pneumatics...........................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Service Technology | |
The Automotive Service Technology program prepares students for career entry or career advancement in the automotive field. Students will learn skills in diagnosing, servicing and maintaining today‘s sophisticated vehicles. This program is NATEF-certified.
Automotive Service Technology Certificate
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Baking and Pastry Arts | |
Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate
Total Required Credits: 40
Certificate Requirements
Foods 1104 Cake Decorating and Confectionery.............2
Foods 1107 Cake Decorating and Confectionery II .........2
Foods 1109 Nutrition for the Foodservice Professional...2
Foods 1130 Hospitality Industry Accounting... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Beverage Management | |
Beverage Management Certificate
Total Required Credits: 10
Certificate Requirements
Foods 2202 Foodservice Merchandising ..........................2
Foods 2204 Wines of the World .......................................2
Foods 2251 Techniques of Supervision ............................2
Foods 2261 Beverage... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistant | |
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are entry-level providers of direct patient care in today‘s health care environment, including long-term care, hospitals, home health agencies, rehabilitation and hospice. Routine care and treatment are administered by the nursing assistant under the direct supervision... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Cisco Firewall Specialist | |
Cisco Firewall Specialist Certificate
Total Required Credits: 18
Certificate Requirements
CIT 1121 Networking Basics.........................................3
CIT 1122 Routers and Routing Basics...........................3
CIT 1123 Switching Basics and IntermediateRouting ...............3
CIT 1124 WAN... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Clerical Accounting | |
Total Required Credits: minimum of 16
Certificate Requirements
Accou 1110 Accounting Procedures .................................3
OR
Accou 1140 Financial Accounting ....................................4
Accou 1175 Microcomputer Accounting..........................2
CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer and Internetworking Technologies | |
Computer and Internetworking Technologies Certificate
Total Required Credits: 44
Certificate Requirements
Elect 1100 Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals ....2
Elect 1101 Circuits I ........................................................3
Elect 1102 Circuits II.......................................................4
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Forensics | |
Computer Forensics Certificate
Total Required Credits: 23
Certificate Requirements
CIT 1100 PC Maintenance and Upgrading...................2
CIT 1111 Computer and Hardware Maintenance.........3
CIT 1112 Advanced System Maintenance.....................3
CIT 1121 Networking Basics.........................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer-Aided Design | |
Computer-Aided Design Certificate
Total Required Credits: 24
Certificate Requirements: 18
Program Electives: 6
Certificate Requirements
Manuf 1101 Industrial Design/CAD..................................3
Manuf 2202 Solid Modeling and Design ...........................3
Manuf 2203 Manufacturing Processes... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Consumer Marketing | |
Consumer Marketing Certificate
Total Required Credits: 12
Certificate Requirements: 9
Program Electives: 3
Certificate Requirements
Busin 1100 Introduction to Business ...............................3
Marke 1100 Consumer Marketing ....................................3
Marke 2210 Principles of Marketing.................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Controls and Automation | |
Controls and Automation Certificate
Total Required Credits: 42
Certificate Requirements: 32
General Education: 10
Certificate Requirements
Elect 1100 Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals ....2
Elect 1101 Circuits I ..........................................3
Elect 1120 Electronic Documentation ............................2
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Cosmetology | |
Students learn professional-level techniques in hair design, chemical processes, esthetics and nail technology in preparation for state certification for the Illinois Cosmetology License from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulations.
Cosmetology Certificate
Total Required Credits: 46
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Criminal Justice | |
Criminal Justice Certificate
Total Required Credits: 30
Certificate Requirements
Crimj 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice...................3
Crimj 1151 Constitutional Law........................................3
Crimj 1152 Criminal Law.................................................3
Crimj 1153... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Culinary Arts | |
Culinary Arts Certificate
Total Required Credits: 45
Certificate Requirements
Foods 1101 Culinary Arts ” Quantity Food Preparation I..........5
Foods 1102 Culinary Arts ” Quantity Food Preparation II..........5
Foods 1109 Nutrition for the Foodservice Professional...2
Foods 1151 Food and Beverage Service... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Desktop Database | |
Desktop Database Proficiency Certificate
Total Required Credits: 10
Certificate Requirements
CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information
Systems ..........................................................3
CIS 1230 Microcomputer Database Application ..........3
CIS 2710 Database Management ..................................4... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Vascular Sonography | |
The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Vascular Sonography (DMIV) program is an extension of the current Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography program designed to provide trained sonographers in the specialty of vascular imaging for the clinical institutions and clinics in the Chicago area.
The Diagnostic... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Radiation Therapy Technology | |
Diagnostic Medical Imaging ” Radiation Therapy Technology is a one-year advanced certificate for graduates of an accredited Radiography or Nuclear Medicine program. This is a full-time, fall-semester start program designed to educate students with didactic, laboratory and clinical experience in preparation... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Drafting/Design | |
Drafting/Design Certificate
Total Required Credits: 37
Certificate Requirements
Manuf 1101 Industrial Design/CAD..................................3
Manuf 1104 Technical Mechanics .....................................2
Manuf 1141 Hydraulics and Pneumatics...........................3
Manuf 1151 Machine... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
E-Commerce | |
E-Commerce Certificate
Total Required Credits: 15
Certificate Requirements: 12
Program Electives: 3
Certificate Requirements
Busin 1100 Introduction to Business ...............................3
OR
Manag 1100 Supervision....................................................3
OR
Marke 1100 Consumer Marketing... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
E-Travel and Tourism | |
E-Travel and Tourism Certificate
Total Required Credits: 16
Certificate Requirements: 9
Program Electives: 7
Certificate Requirements
Trav 1210 Introduction to Global Distribution Systems ..............3
Trav 2210 Advanced Global Distribution Systems ........3
Trav 2220 Internet Navigation Skills for... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Center Administration | |
Early Childhood Center Administration Certificate
Total Required Credits: 30
Students choose this certificate to gain specific knowledge and skills in this early childhood specialty. Students should have completed an early childhood certificate or degree or some other course of college study.
Certificate... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education and Care | |
Total Required Credits: 34
Certificate Requirements
ECEC 1100 Introduction to the Early Childhood
Profession ......................................................3
ECEC 1101 Growth and Development of the Young
Child..............................................................3
ECEC 1102 Child Guidance... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Mechanical Maintenance | |
The program prepares students to enter the industrial and manufacturing workplace with knowledge and skill levels in the area: mechanical maintenance. Students earning the mechanical maintenance certificate learn skills in power trains; drive components; mechanical alignment of couplings, pumps and motors;... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Process Control Instrumentation | |
The program prepares students to enter the industrial and manufacturing workplace with knowledge and skill levels in the area: process control instrumentation. The certificate in process control instrumentation trains the student to inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair various temperature, pressure,... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Programmable Controllers | |
The program prepares students to enter the industrial and manufacturing workplace with knowledge and skill levels in the area: programmable controllers. A certificate in programmable controllers involves programming and maintenance of various programmable controllers.
Total Required Credits: 35
Certificate... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electronics Manufacturing | |
Electronics Manufacturing Certificate
Total Required Credits: 32
Certificate Requirements
Elect 1100 Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals ....2
Elect 1101 Circuits I ...........................................3
Elect 1120 Electronic Documentation ............................2
Elect 1130 Electronics... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electronics Technology | |
Electronics Technology Certificate
Total Required Credits: 42
Certificate Requirements
Elect 1100 Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals ....2
Elect 1101 Circuits I........................................3
Elect 1102 Circuits II.......................................4
Elect 1120 Electronic Documentation... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician
Basic (EMT-B) and Paramedic | |
Most fire departments prefer hiring candidates who have already met state certification requirements for firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics work for fire departments, ambulance services and hospital emergency units.
Emergency Medical... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Entrepreneurship | |
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Total Required Credits: 12
Certificate Requirements: 6
Program Electives: 6
Certificate Requirements
Busin 1161 Entrepreneurship ..........................................3
Manag 1161 Small Business Management .........................3
Program Electives
Select 6 credits... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Family Child Care Provider | |
Family Child Care Provider Certificate
Total Required Credits: 15
Students choose this certificate to gain specific knowledge and skills in this early childhood specialty. Students may have previously received an early childhood certificate or degree or may choose this certificate to begin their early... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fashion Design | |
Fashion Design Certificate
Total Required Credits: 30
Certificate Requirements: 24
Program Electives: 6
For the Fashion Design certificate option, students study for positions in the creation or construction of fashions, such as designer, pattern maker, sample maker, seamstress, alterations specialist,... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fashion Entrepreneurial | |
Fashion Entrepreneurial Certificate
Total Required Credits: 21
Certificate Requirements: 15
Program Electives: 6
Key First Semester Courses
Fashi 1101 Flat Pattern Drafting I ...................................3
Fashi 1155 Clothing Construction I................................3
Fashi 1180 Business... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fashion Merchandising | |
Fashion Merchandising Certificate
Total Required Credits: 30
Certificate Requirements: 21
Program Electives: 9
In the Fashion Merchandising certificate option, students study for positions in sales and management, such as showroom personnel, manufacturer‘s representative or visual merchandiser.
Key... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fire Officer | |
Fire Officer (33 credit hours)
This certificate program includes training in causes of fires and the major categories of fire hazards; analysis of heat source, fuel supply and oxygen supply hazards; recognition and control of all fire hazards; principles of coordinating fire ground tactics; fire suppression... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fire Prevention | |
Fire Prevention (24 credit hours)
This certificate includes training in causes of fires and the major categories of fire hazards; analysis of heat source, fuel supply and oxygen supply hazards; fixed automatic fire extinguishing, alarm and detection systems; automatic sprinkler systems; and dry chemical,... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Firefighter | |
Firefighter (18 credit hours)
The certificate provides fire fighter recruits with information on the fundamentals of orientation; fire behavior, streams, and cause and origin; the use of hoses, ropes, ladders, safety equipment, extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus and tools; forcible entry;... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Floral Shop Management | |
Floral Shop Management Certificate
Total Required Credits: 24
Certificate Requirements: 21
Electives: 3
Certificate Requirements
Hort 1100 Introduction to Horticulture .........................3
Hort 1130 Horticulture Business (recommended).........3
OR
Busin 1100 Introduction to Business ...............................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Foodservice Administration | |
Foodservice Administration Certificate
Total Required Credits: 36
Certificate Requirements
Foods 1100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry ......3
Foods 1101 Culinary Arts ” Quantity Food Preparation I.............5
Foods 1102 Culinary Arts ” Quantity Food Preparation II............5
Foods 1109... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism | |
Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism Certificate
Total Required Credits: 16
Certificate Requirements: 11
Certificate Requirements
Trav 1121 Introduction to the Travel, Tourism and Meetings Industries ........3
Trav 1122 Introduction to World Destinations..............3
Trav 1123 Introduction to Travel... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Graphic Arts Technology
Digital Prepress Production | |
Digital Prepress Production Certificate
Total Required Credits: 41
Certificate Requirements
Graph 1101 Printing Methods and Processes ...................3
Graph 1102 Introduction to Graphic Publishing Applications.........3
Graph 1104 Binding and Finishing...................................2
Graph 1160... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Graphic Arts Technology
Print Production | |
Print Production Certificate
Total Required Credits: 36
Program Requirements
Graph 1101 Printing Methods and Processes ...................3
Graph 1102 Introduction to Graphic Publishing Applications..........3
Graph 1103 Press Operation .............................................3
Graph 1104 Binding... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Graphic Design and Illustration
Advanced | |
Graphic Design and Illustration: Advanced
Total Required Credits: 24
Code: 4517
Certificate Requirements
Adsgn 2201 Design 3.........................................................3
Adsgn 2202 Web/Interactive Design 1 ..............................3
Adsgn 2203 Design for Advertising...................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Greenhouse Management | |
Greenhouse Management Certificate
Total Required Credits: 24
Certificate Requirements
Hort 1100 Introduction to Horticulture .........................3
Hort 1101 Soils and Fertilizers .......................................3
Hort 1130 Horticulture Business (recommended).........3
OR
Busin 1100 Introduction... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Service Technician | |
Service Technician Certificate
Total Required Credits: 34
Certificate Requirements
Airc 1100 Refrigeration Principles.................................3
Airc 1105 Introduction to Safety, Materials and Equipment........3
Airc 1108 Refrigerant Certification................................1
Airc 1110 Introduction... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Stationary Operator | |
Stationary Operator Certificate
Total Required Credits: minimum of 34
Code: 4901
Certificate Requirements
Airc 1100 Refrigeration Principles.................................3
Airc 1105 Introduction to Safety, Materials and Equipment........3
Airc 1108 Refrigerant Certification................................1
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Homeland Security | |
Homeland Security Certificate
Total Required Credits: 30
Certificate Requirements
Crimj 1100 Introduction to Criminal Justice...................3
Crimj 1145 Introduction to Homeland Security..............3
Crimj 1146 Introduction to Border, Transportation
& Physical Security .......................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Horticulture | |
Horticulture Certificate
Total Required Credits: 15
Certificate Requirements
Hort 1100 Introduction to Horticulture .........................3
Hort 1101 Soils and Fertilizers .......................................3
Hort 1110 Applied Plant Taxonomy...............................3
Hort 1130 Horticulture... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Human Services
Psychiatric Rehabilitation | |
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate
Total Required Credits: 20
Certificate Requirements
Human 1141 Psychiatric Rehabilitation .............................4
Human 1142 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Skills....................4
Human 1143 Health Skills for Psychiatric
Rehabilitation ................................................4
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Illustration | |
Illustration
Total Required Credits: 24
The Illustration certificate is designed for students seeking a focus in Illustration.
Certificate Requirements
Adsgn 1100 Drawing for Design 1 ....................................3
Adsgn 1102 Design 1.................................................3
Adsgn... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Infant, Toddler and 2-Year-Old Child Care | |
Infant, Toddler and 2-Year-Old Child Care Certificate
Total Required Credits: 18
Students choose this certificate to gain specific knowledge and skills in this early childhood specialty. Students may have previously received an early childhood certificate or degree or may choose this certificate to... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Intrusion Prevention Systems Specialist | |
Intrusion Prevention Systems Specialist (IPS)
Total Required Credits: 18
Certificate Requirements
CIT 1121 Networking Basics.........................................3
CIT 1122 Routers and Routing Basics...........................3
CIT 1123 Switching Basics and Intermediate
Routing ..........................................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Landscape and Turf Maintenance | |
Landscape and Turf Maintenance Certificate
Total Required Credits: 33
Certificate Requirements: 27
Program Electives: 6
Certificate Requirements
Hort 1100 Introduction to Horticulture .........................3
Hort 1101 Soils and Fertilizers .......................................3
Hort 1110 Applied... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Landscape Design and Construction | |
Landscape Design and Construction Certificate
Total Required Credits: 35
Certificate Requirements
Hort 1100 Introduction to Horticulture .........................3
Hort 1101 Soils and Fertilizers .......................................3
Hort 1111 Landscape Design I........................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Library Technical Assistant | |
Library Technical Assistant Certificate
Total Required Credits: 31
Certificate Requirements
Libra 1101 Introduction to Libraries and the Information Age .......3
Libra 1102 Introduction to Reference and Information Services ......4
Libra 1103 Acquisition of Library Materials ...................3
Libra... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Management | |
Management Certificate
Total Required Credits: 31
Certificate Requirements: 25
Program Electives: 6
Certificate Requirements
Busin 1100 Introduction to Business ...............................3
Accou 1140 Financial Accounting ....................................4
Manag 2210 Principles of Management.............................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Manufacturing Technology | |
Manufacturing Technology Certificate
Total Required Credits: 34
Certificate Requirements: 28
Program Electives: 6
Certificate Requirements
Manuf 1101 Industrial Design/CAD..................................3
Manuf 1104 Technical Mechanics .....................................2
Manuf 1110 Metrology ......................................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Marketing | |
Marketing Certificate
Total Required Credits: 31
Certificate Requirements: 19
Program Electives: 12
Certificate Requirements
Busin 1100 Introduction to Business ...............................3
Accou 1140 Financial Accounting ....................................4
Marke 1170 E-Marketing...................................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Assistant | |
The medical assistant field is a health professional that performs routine administrative and clinical tasks within physicians‘ offices. Their duties may vary from office to office, but the administrative duties usually include answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient medical... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Office | |
Medical Office Certificate
Total Required Credits: 21
Certificate Requirements
OFTI 1110 Document Formatting...................................4
OFTI 1130 Business Correspondence .............................3
OFTI 1200 MS Office for Professional Staff.....................3
OFTI 2600 Professional Development.............................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription | |
The Medical Transcription certificate prepares students to transcribe medical reports, e.g., surgical reports, consultation reports and discharge summaries. Medical transcriptionists are medical word specialists and are employed in hospitals, clinics, doctors‘ offices, other health care facilities, and... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Meeting and Event Planning | |
Meeting and Event Planning Certificate
Total Required Credits: 23
Certificate Requirements: 18
Program Electives: 5
Certificate Requirements
Trav 1121 Introduction to the Travel, Tourism and Meetings Industries ......3
Trav 1122 Introduction to World Destinations..............3
Trav 2201 Fundamentals... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Microcomputer Servicing Technician | |
Microcomputer Servicing Technician Certificate
Total Required Credits: 13
Certificate Requirements
Elect 1100 Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals ....2
CIT 1100 PC Maintenance and Upgrading...................2
CIT 1111 Computer and Hardware Maintenance.........3
CIT 1112 Advanced System Maintenance.....................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Microcomputer Software | |
Microcomputer Software Certificate
Total Required Credits: 35
Certificate Requirements
CIS 1120 The Internet...................................................2
CIS 1130 Windows Basics.............................................2
CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information
Systems ..........................................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Mold Making | |
Mold Making Certificate
Total Required Credits: 31
Certificate Requirements
Manuf 1127 Engineering Materials of Industry ................3
Manuf 2200 Machine Tool Technology .............................4
Manuf 2265 Mold Making I...............................................4
Manuf 2267 Mold Making... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Motion Picture/Television | |
Motion Picture/Television Certificate
Total Required Credits: 44
Certificate Requirements: 29
Program Electives: 15
MPTV 1011 Introduction to Motion Pictures and Television..........3
MPTV 1020 Editing for Motion Pictures and Television..................3
MPTV 1022 Audio for Motion Pictures and Television... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Non-Invasive Electrocardiography | |
Non-Invasive Electrocardiography
Total Required Credits: 10
This certificate program prepares students to work in cardiology performing non-invasive cardiographic tests, including EKGs, Holter Monitor and Treadmill Stress Testing.
Certificate Requirements
Hlths 1110 Biomedical Terminology ...............................4
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nursery and Garden Center Management | |
Nursery and Garden Center Management Certificate
Total Required Credits: 35
Certificate Requirements
Hort 1100 Introduction to Horticulture .........................3
Hort 1101 Soils and Fertilizers .......................................3
Hort 1130 Horticulture Business (recommended).........3
OR
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Office Technology Information Essentials | |
Office Technology Information Essentials Certificate
Total Required Credits: 22
Certificate Requirements
OFTI 1100 Introduction to Computer Keyboarding.......2
OR
OFTI 1120 Speed Development Keyboarding.................2
OFTI 1110 Document Formatting...................................4
OFTI 1130 Business... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pharmacy Technician | |
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Total Required Credits: 5
The certificate program includes pharmacy abbreviation, calculations, drug classes, basic physiology, disease states and prescription processing. Students also receive handson compounding experience and instruction for preparation of the Pharmacy... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Phlebotomy/EKG | |
Phlebotomy/EKG Certificate
Total Required Credits: 12
Phlebotomy is defined as the process of drawing blood for the purpose of evaluation, diagnosis and monitoring treatment of patients. Phlebotomists are presently employed in a variety of patient-care settings, including hospitals, clinics, physician... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Practical Nursing | |
The Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares students to function under the direction of a licensed professional in a variety of health care settings. The curriculum integrates classroom, campus laboratory and clinical instruction to teach concepts and skills that the PN uses to contribute to the nursing... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pre-Architecture | |
Pre-Architecture Certificate
Total Required Credits: 34 to 37
Certificate Requirements: 19
Program Electives: 5 to 8
General Education: 10
The Pre-Architecture certificate provides students with the group of classes commonly required for transfer to an architectural program.
Certificate Requirements... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Real Estate Appraisal | |
The Appraisal certificate offered at C.O.D. enables students to enter the workforce directly as an appraiser. The program includes courses approved by the State of Illinois that qualify students to sit for the state examination to obtain a license as an Illinois Associate Real Estate Appraiser. |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
School-Age Child Care | |
School-Age Child Care Certificate
Total Required Credits: 16
Students choose this certificate to gain specific knowledge and skills in this early childhood specialty. Students may have previously received an early childhood certificate or degree or may choose this certificate to begin their early childhood... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Supervision | |
Supervision Certificate
Total Required Credits: 12
Certificate Requirements
Manag 1100 Supervision....................................................3
Manag 2220 Organizational Behavior................................3
Busin 1100 Introduction to Business ...............................3
CIS 1150 Introduction... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
System Support Specialist | |
System Support Specialist Certificate
Total Required Credits: 17
Certificate Requirements
CIT 1100 PC Maintenance and Upgrading...................2
CIT 1111 Computer and Hardware Maintenance.........3
CIT 1112 Advanced System Maintenance.....................3
CIT 1121 Networking Basics.........................................3
... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Therapeutic Massage | |
Therapeutic Massage Certificate
Total Required Credits: 27
Certificate Requirements: 25
Certificate Electives: 2
Certificate Requirements
Tmass 1100 Introduction to Palpation and Superficial Anatomy ......................................1
Tmass 1101 Introduction to Massage Therapy and Bodywork ...............................................1
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Tool and Die Making | |
Tool and Die Making Certificate
Total Required Credits: 31
Certificate Requirements
Manuf 1127 Engineering Materials of Industry ................3
Manuf 2200 Machine Tool Technology .............................4
Manuf 2261 Basic Die Making I.........................................4
Manuf 2262 Basic... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Tour Escort | |
Tour Escort Certificate
Total Required Credits: 16
Certificate Requirements: 8
Program Electives: 8
Certificate Requirements
Trav 1122 Introduction to World Destinations..............3
Trav 1124 Introduction to Travel Communication and Business Etiquette ........2
Trav 2240 Tour Escorting, Planning... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Travel and Tourism | |
Travel and Tourism Professional Certificate
Total Required Credits: 20
Certificate Requirements: 14
Program Electives: 6
Certificate Requirements
Trav 1202 Business Management for the Travel Professional ................3
Trav 1210 Introduction to Global Distribution Systems ................3
Trav 2220... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Travel Geography Specialist | |
Travel Geography Specialist Certificate
Total Required Credits: 18
Certificate Requirements: 12
Program Electives: 6
Certificate Requirements
Trav 1122 Introduction to World Destinations..............3
Trav 2207 Marketing for the Travel, Tourism and Meetings Industries .......................................3
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
UNIX | |
UNIX Certificate
Total Required Credits: 16
Certificate Requirements
CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information Systems ..........................................................3
CIT 2450 UNIX System Administration .......................3
CSCI 1400 Programming Logic and Technique..............4
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Web Design | |
Web Design
Total Required Credits: 21
Certificate Requirements
Adsgn 1102 Design 1..................................................3
Adsgn 1105 Design 2: Typography....................................3
Adsgn 1107 Image Creation and Composition.................3
Adsgn 1108 Digital Illustration for... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Web Programmer | |
Web Programmer Certificate
Total Required Credits: 31
Certificate Requirements
CIS 1120 The Internet...................................................2
CIS 1130 Windows Basics.............................................2
CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information
Systems ..........................................................3
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Web Technician | |
Web Technician Certificate
Total Required Credits: 20
Certificate Requirements
CIS 1120 The Internet...................................................2
CIS 1130 Windows Basics.............................................2
CIS 1150 Introduction to Computer Information
Systems ..........................................................3
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding | |
Welding is an art, a trade and a skill used by other trades. More than 75 occupational titles are listed by the U.S. Department of Labor that entail some form of welding-related activities. The 1990 census shows that approximately 4.6 percent of all welders in the United States are employed in Illinois,... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Addictions Counseling | |
Addictions Counseling Certificate
Total Required Credits: 48
Certificate Requirements
Human 1100 Introduction to Human Services...................4
Human 1113 Interpersonal Dynamics ................................4
Human 1114 Contemporary Treatment Approaches..........3
Human 1115 Behavior Modification...................................4
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Applied Gerontology | |
Applied Gerontology Certificate
Total Required Credits: 50
Certificate Requirements
Human 1100 Introduction to Human Services...................4
Human 1113 Interpersonal Dynamics ................................4
Human 1114 Contemporary Treatment Approaches..........3
Human 1115 Behavior Modification...................................4
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography | |
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography (Ultrasound) is a rapidly growing field with ever expanding career opportunities. Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography (DMIS) is a clinical discipline involving the use of non-ionizing high frequency soundwaves to create images utilized for medical interpretation... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Nuclear Medicine | |
Nuclear medicine is the scientific and clinical discipline involving the diagnostic and therapeutic use of radionuclides. Simply put, nuclear medicine specialists help treat disease and image the body.
In the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine (DMIN) program, students learn the skills necessary... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Domestic/Family Violence | |
Domestic/Family Violence Certificate
Total Required Credits: minimum of 49
Certificate Requirements
Human 1100 Introduction to Human Services...................4
Human 1113 Interpersonal Dynamics ................................4
Human 1114 Contemporary Treatment Approaches..........3
Human 1115 Behavior... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Executive Assistant | |
Executive Assistant Certificate
Total Required Credits: 46
Certificate Requirements
OFTI 1110 Document Formatting...................................4
OFTI 1120 Speed Development Keyboarding.................2
OFTI 1130 Business Correspondence .............................3
OFTI 1200 MS Office for Professional... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Human Services Generalist | |
Human Services Generalist Certificate
Total Required Credits: 49 to 50
Certificate Requirements
Human 1100 Introduction to Human Services...................4
Human 1113 Interpersonal Dynamics ................................4
Human 1114 Contemporary Treatment Approaches..........3
Human 1115 Behavior... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Photography Technology | |
Photography Technology Certificate
Total Required Credits: 46
Certificate Requirements: 36
Program Electives: 10
Certificate Requirements
Photo 1100 Fundamentals of Photography......................3
Photo 1101 Foundations of Digital Photography.............3
Photo 1102 Foundations of Film Photography................3
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Physician Office Coding and Billing | |
The College of DuPage Health Information Technology (H.I.T.) program offers a certificate to help prepare students to code and bill for physician offices. Physician Office Coding and Billing students are employed not only in physician offices, but in billing companies, insurance offices or even the home.
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Surgical Technology | |
The Surgical Technology Certificate program is an intensive one-year, three-semester curriculum with classes and clinical experiences scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Certificate Requirements
Surgt 1101 Surgical Technology Concepts I..................16
Surgt 1102 Surgical Technology... |
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College of DuPage
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Mammography | |
Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Mammography program at College of DuPage is a one-semester post-radiography advanced certificate program available to graduates of an accredited Radiography program as well as students who are completing their second year in C.O.D.'s Radiography program.
Mammographers are... |
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