Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | |
[edit] A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment + Machine Technology | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to maintain and repair specialized farm, ranch, and agribusiness power equipment and vehicles. Includes instruction in the principles of diesel, combustion, electrical, steam, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and their application to the maintenance of terrestrial... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Applied Horticulture + Horticulture Operations, General | |
[edit] A program that focuses on the general production and processing of domesticated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected with horticultural services; and the basic scientific principles needed to... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Biological and Physical Sciences | |
[edit] A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences. |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Business Administration and Management, General | |
[edit] A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Child Care Provider + Assistant | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to be primary providers of home, family, residential, or institutional-based child care services. Includes instruction in child growth and development; nutrition; recreation; planning and supervision of play and learning activities; child abuse and neglect prevention;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice + Safety Studies | |
[edit] A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology + Technician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic) | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Fine + Studio Arts, General | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images);... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Information Technology | |
[edit] A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Landscaping and Groundskeeping | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise owners or managers, and individual clients. Includes instruction in... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies | |
[edit] A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | |
[edit] A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Ornamental Horticulture | |
[edit] A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instruction in applicable plant science subjects, the environmental... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency... |
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Kishwaukee College
Associate degree
System Administration + Administrator | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | |
[edit] A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Airline + Commercial + Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft. Includes instruction in principles of aircraft design and performance; aircraft flight... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Carpentry + Carpenter | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Care Provider + Assistant | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to be primary providers of home, family, residential, or institutional-based child care services. Includes instruction in child growth and development; nutrition; recreation; planning and supervision of play and learning activities; child abuse and neglect prevention;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Installation and Repair Technology + Technician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair computers and related instruments. Includes instruction in power supplies, number systems, memory structure, buffers and registers, microprocessor design, peripheral equipment,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Programming + Programmer, General | |
[edit] A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to assist licensed EMTs, under the supervision of a physician, to prepare and transport ill or injured patients, and to operate emergency vehicles and equipment such as life support units. Includes instruction in first aid and emergency medicine field techniques;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Equestrian + Equine Studies | |
[edit] A program that focuses on the horse, horsemanship, and related subjects and prepares individuals to care for horses and horse equipment; ride and drive horses for leisure, sport, show, and professional purposes; and manage the training of horses and riders. Includes instruction in horse breeding, nutrition,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Floriculture + Floristry Operations and Management | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage commercial and contract florist enterprises, supply and delivery services, and flower catering services. Includes instruction in the applicable principles of plant science; purchasing, storage, and delivery systems; floral design and arranging;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Greenhouse Operations and Management | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to produce, store, and deliver plant species in controlled indoor environments for wholesale, commercial, research, or other purposes. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science; climate, irrigation, and nutrition control equipment operation and... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Landscaping and Groundskeeping | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise owners or managers, and individual clients. Includes instruction in... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Massage Therapy + Therapeutic Massage | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD + CADD | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in manufacturing materials and processes, mechanical drafting, electrode-mechanical... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist + Coder | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription + Transcriptionist | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evidence, medical terminology, data processing applications and skills, formal medical report... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nurse + Nursing Assistant + Aide and Patient Care Assistant | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Plant Nursery Operations and Management | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage outdoor plant farms, tree and shrub nurseries, and related facilities that develop domesticated plant products for propagation, harvesting, and transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science; farm and business... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Real Estate | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Turf and Turfgrass Management | |
[edit] A program that focuses on turfgrasses and related groundcover plants and prepares individuals to develop ornamental or recreational grasses and related products; plant, transplant, and manage grassed areas; and to produce and store turf used for transplantation. Includes instruction in applicable plant... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding Technology + Welder | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to operate specialized farm, ranch, and agribusiness power equipment of a stationary, mobile, and/or hand-operated nature. Includes instruction in operating specialized equipment such as terrestrial and airborne crop spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Autobody + Collision and Repair Technology + Technician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Building + Property Maintenance and Management | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to keep a building functioning, and to service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes. Includes instruction in the basic maintenance and repair skills required to service building... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology + Technician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Electrician | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic) | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures;... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation,... |
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Kishwaukee College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) | |
[edit] A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment. |
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