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    CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO | WWW.CCC.ED U | 773-COLLEGE | THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    2019–2020 ACADEMIC CATALOG

    Table of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

    Mission Statements ........................................................................................................................................... 2

    Student Services ............................................................................................................................................... 3

    Transfer Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 4

    College Information ........................................................................................................................................... 5

    Programs Offered by College ............................................................................................................................ 6

    Academic Program Requirements .................................................................................................................. 18

    Overview of Focus Areas ................................................................................................................................ 18

    General Education Requirements ................................................................................................................... 19

    Degree Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 20

    Advanced Manufacturing ................................................................................................................................ 26

    Business and Professional Services ............................................................................................................... 34

    Construction Technology ................................................................................................................................ 46

    Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management ..................................................................................................... 57

    Education ........................................................................................................................................................ 63

    Healthcare ....................................................................................................................................................... 71

    Human Sciences (Liberal Arts ........................................................................................................................ 96Information Technology ................................................................................................................................ 124Natural Sciences ........................................................................................................................................... 132

    Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics .................................................................................................... 136

    Course Information ......................................................................................................................................... 149

    Subject Codes ............................................................................................................................................... 149

    General Education Courses .......................................................................................................................... 155

    IAI Approved Courses ................................................................................................................................... 161

    Human Diversity Courses ............................................................................................................................. 167

    Credit Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 170

    Compliance Statement ................................................................................................................................... 324

    For the convenience of readers, this Catalog is enabled with interactive bookmarks that navigate to tagged pages and sections when clicked. To utilize this function, open the Catalog in a PDF-compatible application such as Adobe

    Reader or Adobe Acrobat and the Bookmarks panel should open automatically.

    TO LOG AN ISSUE OR ERROR ABOUT THE CATALOG, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]

    Spring 2020 Addendum ................................................................................................................................... A-1

    http://www.ccc.ed/mailto:[email protected]

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    CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO | WWW.CCC.ED U | 773-COLLEGE | THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    2019–2020 ACADEMIC CATALOG

    Mission Statements

    MISSION

    City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) delivers exceptional learning opportunities and educational services for diverse student populations in Chicago.

    We enhance knowledge, understanding, skills, collaboration, community service and life-long learning by providing a broad range of quality, affordable courses, programs, and services to prepare students for success in a technologically advanced and increasingly interdependent global society.

    We work proactively to eliminate barriers to employment and to address and overcome casual factors underlying socio-economic disparities and inequities of access and graduation in higher education.

    www.ccc.edu/menu/pages/mission

    RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE

    Richard J. Daley College provides high-quality education which leads to academic success, career development, and personal enrichment that fulfill diverse community needs.

    www.ccc.edu/colleges/daley/menu/Pages/Mission

    HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

    Harold Washington College is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment.

    www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/menu/pages/mission

    KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

    Kennedy-King College is dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive, accessible education and training opportunities that respond to changing community needs and enable individuals to reach their full potential and successfully compete in the global marketplace. Kennedy-King College is committed to improving student learning in all programs and services through and ongoing comprehensive assessment process.

    www.ccc.edu/colleges/kennedy/menu/Pages/Mission

    MALCOLM X COLLEGE

    Malcolm X College, a learning and assessment-centered community college, empowers students of diverse backgrounds and abilities to achieve academic, career, and personal success.

    www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/menu/pages/mission

    OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

    The mission of Olive-Harvey College is to develop a diverse community of cultural and civic leaders and to advance progressive global citizenship through academic excellence, work-based learning, and comprehensive support services.

    www.ccc.edu/colleges/olive-harvey/menu/pages/mission

    HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE

    Our Mission dedicates us to deliver high-quality, innovative, affordable and accessible educational opportunities and services that prepare students for a rapidly changing and diverse global economy.

    www.ccc.edu/colleges/truman/menu/Pages/Mission

    WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

    Wright College is a learning-centered, multi-campus institution of higher education offering students of diverse backgrounds, talents and abilities a quality education leading to baccalaureate transfer, career advancement and/or personal development.

    www.ccc.edu/colleges/wright/menu/pages/mission

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    STUDENT SERVICESEach college offers a broad range of services to support the achievement of students’ academic, career, and personal goals, as well as referrals to external support agencies, as needed. Some of the many student services are listed below and on subsequent pages. More information, including contact and location information at each college, may be found at www.ccc.edu/studentservices.

    Services and Resources Webpages

    Academic Calendar www.ccc.edu/calendar

    Advising www.ccc.edu/advising

    Alumni www.ccc.edu/alumni

    Career Planning and Placement www.ccc.edu/careerservices

    Child Development Lab Schools www.ccc.edu/childcare

    Class Schedules www.ccc.edu/classschedules

    Disability Access Centers www.ccc.edu/dac

    International Students www.ccc.edu/internationalstudents

    Online Course Options www.ccc.edu/onlinelearning

    Placement Tests and Resources www.ccc.edu/testing

    Student Government Association (SGA) www.ccc.edu/sga

    Textbook Rental www.ccc.edu/bookstore

    Transfer Resources www.ccc.edu/transfer

    Tutoring www.ccc.edu/tutoring

    Ventra U-Pass www.ccc.edu/upass

    Veterans Services www.ccc.edu/veterans

    Wellness Centers www.ccc.edu/wellnesscenter

    Financial Services WebpageCAREER Agreement* www.ccc.edu/chargeback

    Financial Aid www.ccc.edu/financialaid

    Financial Obligation (Payment Arrangements) www.ccc.edu/services/Pages/Pay-Tuition-and-Fees.aspx

    Residency www.ccc.edu/residency

    Tuition www.ccc.edu/waystopay

    Tuition Waivers www.ccc.edu/services/Pages/Tuition-Waivers.aspx

    Withdrawals and Refunds www.ccc.edu/services/Pages/Tuition-Refund-Policy.aspx

    FINANCIAL AID AND TUITIONAt City Colleges of Chicago, we are dedicated to helping students get the assistance they may need to attend one of our seven colleges. The Financial Aid Offices at City Colleges of Chicago work closely with students and families to provide financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and work-study from federal and state resources. The Financial Aid Office is your guide and resource to help make college affordable. Please visit your respective college’s Financial Aid Office for more information regarding the financial aid process.

    ACADEMIC CATALOGStudents are assigned an academic career, program, and plan upon enrolling (consistent with Focus Area and Pathway choices made by the student). Students are required to follow the academic program/plan requirements in the Academic Catalog in effect at the time of their enrollment, subject to CCC Academic Policy www.ccc.edu/policies.

    ACADEMIC AND STUDENT POLICY MANUALAll students at all times are subject to the current Academic and Student Policy Manual, unless a new board rule has superseded the text in the policy manual. The manual includes detailed policies related to student procedures and protocols including transfer policies, financial aid policies, grade designation, graduation, responsible computer use, and more. The complete Academic and Student Policy Manual can be found at www.ccc.edu/policies.

    *Cooperative agreement between Illinois community college districts for programs not offered by CCC

    2019–2020 ACADEMIC CATALOGStudent Resources

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  • CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO | WWW.CCC.EDU | 773-COLLEGE | THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    It’s never too early to begin planning for transfer. City Colleges of Chicago Transfer Centers exist to help students plan for a seamless transition to four-year institutions. The Transfer Director at each college oversees an annual cycle of programs and services. At your Transfer Center you can:

    • Find out about CCC’s partnerships with four-year institutions

    • Identify four-year institutions that might be a good fit

    • Match your graduation plan with your transfer goals

    • Obtain college application fee waivers (pending eligibility)

    • Receive scholarship assistance during the transfer process

    TRANSFER CENTERS

    For more information on transfer resources, visit www.ccc.edu/transfer

    TRANSFER EVENTS AT CITY COLLEGES

    • Fall and Spring Transfer Fairs: Over 100 colleges and universities come to City Colleges annually to recruit students. Students are encouraged to attend these fairs to plan for transfer.

    • College Recruitment Visits: When school is in session, colleges and universities recruit students by making “table visits,” Monday through Thursday at every City College.

    • The Transfer-mation Conference: This District-wide event provides students with the opportunity to learn about career options, transferring with ease to colleges and universities and how personal goals can become a reality. Current students and alumni are invited to attend.

    • Transfer Scholars: Eligible students can receive on-site admission, meet with selective enrollment admissions staff and get their financial aid packages up to one year prior to transferring.

    • College Success: T hese classes include introductions to transferring for new students.

    Partnerships between City Colleges of Chicago and four-year institutions provide a smooth transition for CCC students into the college or university of their choice. The CCC Transfer Pages are continually updated with new transfer resources.

    TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS WITH CITY COLLEGES

    • Star Partnerships: CCC has partnered with colleges and universities across the state to provide continuing financial and transfer support for Star Scholarship recipients who participate in these partnerships.

    • Admission Partnerships: Consider signing up for Dual Admission, Guaranteed Admission, and Dual Enrollment partnerships with local, outstanding universities.

    • Pathway Partnerships: CCC has partnered with several universities in creating Pathway Partnerships. All students are put on a Pathway at CCC. Once you choose your destination college, using the Pathway Partnership document will show the classes preferred per major.

    • Transfer Guides: Almost 50 colleges and universities have created Transfer Guides for CCC students to use when planning for transfer.

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    Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) City Colleges participates in Illinois Articulation Initiative, or IAI, a comprehensive state-wide effort among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois to facilitate the transfer of general education credits. Advisors will direct students to take IAI general education courses to fulfill the general education requirements whenever possible, since transfer is guaranteed by so many Illinois colleges.

    • Students who complete the AA or AS degree at CCC or complete the CCC General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential, and meet the admission requirements of an IAI-participating baccalaureate degree-granting institution to which they transfer, will have completed the lower-division general education requirements for an associate or baccalaureate degree in lieu of the receiving institution’s general education requirements.

    • Students who complete courses with IAI status at the college where the course is taken have the assurance that the course will be accepted for transfer, often as a direct equivalency, at participating institutions.

    MyCreditsTransfer Powered by Transferology MyCreditsTransfer is a statewide initiative designed to facilitate transfer within Illinois using the nationally available tool, Transferology. Within Transferology students can find out how courses transfer between institutions, how courses satisfy degree requirements and the different majors institutions offer. City College students can create an account in Transferology and with the touch of a button can import all of their CCC courses, allowing students to see how they will transfer to colleges by major. City College advisors and students use this system every day to plan for transfer.

    Reverse Transfer of CreditIf you transfer to another college or university before completing your degree at City Colleges of Chicago, you can still earn an associate degree through the Reverse Transfer of Credit. Students who transfer to a four-year college or university can transfer back college credits to satisfy degree requirements at CCC.

    2019–2020 ACADEMIC CATALOGTransfer Resources

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    RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE7500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois 60652Center of Excellence:Advanced Manufacturing

    Arturo Velasquez Institute2800 South Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60608

    FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.CCC.EDU/DALEY

    KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE6301 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621Center of Excellence:Culinary Arts and HospitalityConstruction Technology

    Dawson Technical Institute3901 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60609FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.CCC.EDU/KKC

    MALCOLM X COLLEGE1900 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60612Center of Excellence:Healthcare

    West Side Learning Center4624 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60644

    FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.CCC.EDU/MALCOLMX

    OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE10001 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60628Center of Excellence:Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

    South Chicago Learning Center3055 East 92nd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60617

    FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.CCC.EDU/OHC

    HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE1145 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60640Center of Excellence:EducationHuman Sciences (Liberal Arts) and Natural Sciences

    FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.CCC.EDU/TRUMAN

    HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE30 East Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601Center of Excellence:Business and Professional Services

    FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.CCC.EDU/HWC

    WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE4300 North Narragansett Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634Center of Excellence:Information Technology

    Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center1645 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60647

    FOR MORE INFO, VISIT WWW.CCC.EDU/WRIGHT

    2019–2020 ACADEMIC CATALOGCollege Information

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    Programs Offered by Richard J. Daley College |6|

    CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO | WWW.CCC.ED U | 773-COLLEGE | THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    Richard J. Daley College’s main campus and its satellite

    campus Arturo Velasquez Institute serve Chicago’s Southwest

    Side. The college prepares students to head directly into

    careers and to transfer to four-year universities, offering

    associate degrees, shorter-term certificate programs, free adult

    education classes, and special interest courses. Daley College is the center of excellence in engineering and advanced

    manufacturing. In 2019, it unveiled a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center (MTEC), enabling

    students to participate in a hands-on curriculum that prepares them for the technological advancements in the engineering

    and manufacturing industries. With more than 75% percent of its student population identifying as Hispanic, the college

    has earned the designation of an Hispanic Serving Institution.

    See Addendum for Spring 2020 Updates

    Programs Offered by Richard J. Daley College* Academic Program Credential Offered Found in

    Associate in Arts (0210) Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

    Associate in General Studies (0203) Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

    Associate in Science (0211) Associate in Science Degree Requirements

    General Education Core Curriculum (0005) GECC Credential Degree Requirements

    Accounting (0001) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0003) Advanced Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0002) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0278) Associate in Applied Science Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0282) Advanced Certificate Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0277) Basic Certificate Education

    CNC Operations (0422) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Communications Technology (0750) Associate in Applied Science Construction Technology

    Communications Technology (0709) Advanced Certificate Construction Technology

    Communications Technology (0704) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining (0725) Advanced Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Computer Numeric Control Machining (0724) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Criminal Justice Private Police Services (0319) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Private Police Services (0326) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0294) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0295) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0296) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Electrical Construction Technology (0752) Associate in Applied Science Construction Technology

    Electrical Construction Technology (0721) Advanced Certificate Construction Technology

    Electrical Construction Technology (0703) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Engineering (0100) Associate in Engineering Science Natural Sciences

    Factory Automation (0727) Advanced Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Factory Automation (0726) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Industrial Welding (0423) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Management/Marketing (0021) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Manufacturing Technology (0770) Associate in Applied Science Advanced Manufacturing

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0141) Associate in Applied Science Information Technology

    http://www.ccc.ed/

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    Networking Systems & Technologies (0142) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0143) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    Quality Assurance (0729) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Safety for Process Technology (0412) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Sustainable Urban Horticulture (0828) Advanced Certificate Natural Sciences

    Unarmed Security Guard (0898) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Web Development (0409) Associate in Applied Science Information Technology

    Web Development (0155) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Web Development (0152) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    Welding (0765) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    *only includes programs currently admitting new students

    http://www.ccc.ed/

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    Programs Offered by Harold Washington College |8|

    CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO | WWW.CCC.ED U | 773-COLLEGE | THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    Harold Washington College is located in the Chicago

    Loop area and serves students from throughout the

    city. The college is located in an area considered to

    have the largest higher education footprint in Illinois

    with several colleges and universities nearby. Many

    students start at Harold Washington to jumpstart their college career and transfer on to complete a bachelor’s degree at

    institutions across the nation. Harold Washington College is the center of excellence in business and professional

    services. The college is also home to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and hosts an array of arts

    programs, including a partnership with the Joffrey Ballet that provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate

    Degree in Art with a focus on dance. Starting in Fall 2019, the DePaul Harold Washington Academy, a first-of-its kind

    partnership, will provide Star Scholar students with an affordable pathway to a bachelor’s degree. Harold Washington

    College was recently recognized for institutional excellence and reaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    Programs Offered by Harold Washington College* Academic Program Degree Found in

    Associate in Arts (0210) Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

    Associate in General Studies (0203) Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

    Associate in Science (0211) Associate in Science Degree Requirements

    General Education Core Curriculum (0005) GECC Credential Degree Requirements

    Accounting (0001) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0003) Advanced Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0002) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Accounting Clerk (0424) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Architecture (0122) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Architecture (0124) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Art Studio (0216) Associate in Fine Arts Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Banking (0417) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0278) Associate in Applied Science Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0282) Advanced Certificate Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0277) Basic Certificate Education

    Child Development/Pre-School Education of Infants & Toddlers (0286)

    Advanced Certificate Education

    CPA Preparation-Post Baccalaureate (0418) Advanced Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Digital Marketing and Social Media (0426) Advanced Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Digital Multimedia Design (0350) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Digital Multimedia Design: Interactive Design & Development (0351)

    Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Digital Multimedia Design: Interactive Design & Development (0354)

    Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Engineering (0100) Associate in Engineering Science Natural Sciences

    Human Resources (0419) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Management/Marketing (0021) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Music Business (0093) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Music Education (0208) Associate in Fine Arts Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Music Performance (0205) Associate in Fine Arts Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Music Technology (0094) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Paralegal (0304) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    *only includes programs currently admitting new students

    http://www.ccc.ed/

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    Programs Offered by Kennedy-King College |9|

    CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO | WWW.CCC.ED U | 773-COLLEGE | THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

    Kennedy-King College embodies the commitment to academic

    excellence and civic responsibility espoused by its namesakes, civil

    and human rights activists Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther

    King, Jr. KKC’s main campus is in Englewood on the south side of

    Chicago and includes the Washburne Culinary & Hospitality

    Institute; and the Dawson Technical Institute (the college’s satellite campus in Bronzeville). KKC serves is a

    comprehensive community college, offering credit classes in a wide range of subjects, as well as continuing education

    classes, and free high school equivalency and ESL courses. It is City Colleges’ center of excellence in culinary and

    hospitality, as well as construction technology education, and works with industry experts to ensure students are prepared

    for careers in those fields.

    Culinary and hospitality courses are offered at Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute—where students receive hands-

    on training at restaurants serving the public, including on-campus restaurant Sikia. Dawson Technical Institute offers

    career opportunities in construction technology at companies, such as ComEd and Peoples Gas, and through major trade

    unions representing workers in the field.

    Programs Offered by Kenendy-King College* Academic Program Degree Found in

    Associate in Arts (0210) Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

    Associate in General Studies (0203) Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

    Associate in Science (0211) Associate in Science Degree Requirements

    General Education Core Curriculum (0005) GECC Credential Degree Requirements

    Addictions Studies (0344) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Addictions Studies (0343) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Addictions Studies (0345) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Advanced Social Services - Addictions Studies (0410) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Advanced Social Services-Addictions Studies (0411) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Air Conditioning & Commercial Refrigeration (0153) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Air Conditioning & Domestic Refrigeration (0177) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Air Conditioning & Heating (0178) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (0117) Associate in Applied Science Construction Technology

    Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (0118) Advanced Certificate Construction Technology

    Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology (0099) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Auto Body Reconstruction Technology (0112) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Auto Body Repainting Technology (0111) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Auto Chassis Maintenance (0134) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Auto Fuel Management Technology (0136) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Maintenance (0128) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Technology (0125) Associate in Applied Science Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Technology (0130) Advanced Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Baking and Pastry Arts (0365) Associate in Applied Science Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Baking and Pastry Arts (0366) Advanced Certificate Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Baking and Pastry Arts (0367) Basic Certificate Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0278) Associate in Applied Science Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0282) Advanced Certificate Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0277) Basic Certificate Education

    http://www.ccc.ed/

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    Programs Offered by Kennedy-King College |10|

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    Academic Program Degree Found in

    Child Development:Pre-School Education Invant/Toddler (0286)

    Advanced Certificate Education

    Collision Technology (0133) Advanced Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Combination Welder (0758) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Communication Design (0165) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Communication Design (0166) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Communications Design: Print Design (0192) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Communications Design: Web Page Design (0193) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Construction Carpentry (0775) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Construction Management (0375) Associate in Applied Science Construction Technology

    Construction Masonry (0759) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0294) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0295) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0296) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Culinary Arts (0362) Associate in Applied Science Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Culinary Arts (0363) Advanced Certificate Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Culinary Arts (0364) Basic Certificate Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Gas Utility Worker (0749) Advanced Certificate Construction Technology

    Hospitality Management (0735) Associate in Applied Science Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Hospitality Management (0740) Advanced Certificate Culinary Arts & Hospitality

    Management/Marketing (0021) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Media Communications (0083) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Overhead Electrical Line Worker (0766) Advanced Certificate Construction Technology

    Plumbing & Fire Protection (0753) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    Social Work Generalist (0313) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    *only includes programs currently admitting new students

    http://www.ccc.ed/

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    Programs Offered by Malcolm X College |11|

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    Malcolm X College (MXC) enrolls both credit and non-credit

    students. Located near the Illinois Medical District, Malcolm X is

    City Colleges’ center of excellence in health sciences education.

    Malcolm X College’s state-of-the-art campus includes the School of

    Health Sciences and School of Nursing, featuring a virtual hospital.

    In Spring 2019, Malcolm X College was named by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development

    (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (an academic publication) as one of the Most Promising Places to Work

    in Higher Education. MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices,

    inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement

    opportunities. See Addendum for Spring 2020 Updates

    Programs offered by Malcolm X College* Academic Program Degree Found in

    Associate in Arts (0210) Associate in Arts Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Associate in General Studies (0203) Associate in General Studies Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Associate in Science (0211) Associate in Science Natural Sciences

    General Education Core Curriculum (0005) GECC Credential Degree Requirements

    BNA Fundamentals and Clinical (0801) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0278) Associate in Applied Science Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0282) Advanced Certificate Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0277) Basic Certificate Education

    Community Health Care Worker (0718) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Dental Hygiene (0222) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Emergency Medical Technician/Basic (0252) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Emergency Medical Technician-II Paramedic (0263) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Emergency Medical Technician-II Paramedic (0265) Advanced Certificate Healthcare

    Fire Science Management (0413) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Fire Service Operations/FES (0414) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Health Information Technology (0408) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Medical Assisting (0421) Advanced Certificate Healthcare

    Medical Billing (0395) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Medical Coding (0394) Advanced Certificate Healthcare

    Mortuary Science (0257) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Nursing (0239) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Patient Care Technician (0396) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Personal Fitness Trainer (0397) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Pharmacy Technology (0254) Advanced Certificate Healthcare

    Phlebotomy (0219) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Physical Therapist Assistant (0406) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Practical Nursing (0240) Advanced Certificate Healthcare

    Radiography (0246) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Respiratory Care (0234) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Sterile Processing/Clinical (0269) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Web Development (0409) Associate in Applied Science Information Technology

    Web Development (0155) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Web Development (0152) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    *only includes programs currently admitting new students

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    Olive-Harvey College is located on the southeast side of Chicago.

    Situated on 67 acres, Olive-Harvey College is the largest physical

    campus within the District. Olive-Harvey also includes the South

    Chicago Learning Center (the college’s satellite campus). Associate

    degree, certificate and short-term training programs are offered to

    prepare students to transfer to bachelor’s degree programs or to move directly into the workforce. ESL courses help

    students master the English language while adult education courses prepare students to earn their high school

    equivalency. Non-credit classes range from short-term job training/career skills courses to personal development courses

    in a wide variety of areas.

    Olive-Harvey College is the center for excellence in transportation, distribution, and logistics, and opened a state-of-the art

    Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Training Center in 2019, supporting students as they pursue degrees and

    certificate programs in several fields, including: supply chain management and logistics; commercial driving; forklift

    operation; and automotive, diesel and aviation maintenance and technology. See Addendum for Spring 2020 Updates

    Programs offerd by Olive-Harvey College* Academic Program Degree Found in

    Associate in Arts (0210) Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

    Associate in General Studies (0203) Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

    Associate in Science (0211) Associate in Science Degree Requirements

    General Education Core Curriculum (0005) GECC Credential Degree Requirements

    Accounting (0001) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0003) Advanced Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0002) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology (0099) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Auto Chassis Maintenance (0134) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Auto Fuel Management Technology (0136) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Maintenance (0128) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Technology (0125) Associate in Applied Science Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Technology (0130) Advanced Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Technology (0116) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0278) Associate in Applied Science Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0282) Advanced Certificate Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0277) Basic Certificate Education

    Class C Driver Training (0405) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Commercial Driver Training (0876) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Commercial Passenger Driver Class B (0875) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0294) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0295) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0296) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Diesel Technology (0400) Associate in Applied Science Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Diesel Technology (0401) Advanced Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Diesel Technology (0402) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Forklift Operation & Safety (0848) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Management/Marketing (0021) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Supply Chain Management & Logistics (0737) Associate in Applied Science Trans Distribution & Logistics

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    Supply Chain Management & Logistics (0738) Advanced Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Supply Chain Management & Logistics (0739) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Web Development (0409) Associate in Applied Science Information Technology

    Web Development (0155) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Web Development (0152) Basic Certificate Information Technology

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    Harry S Truman College is located on the northeast side of Chicago in the Uptown neighborhood. Truman College is a vibrant and vital part of delivering high-quality, innovative, affordable and accessible educational opportunities and services. A comprehensive

    community college, Truman College offers credit class, continuing education classes, and free high school equivalency and ESL classes, supporting students on their way to their educational and career goals. It is City Colleges’ center for excellence in education, human, and natural sciences, giving students the opportunity to become the best teachers by learning from the best teachers. Truman College offers a combination of certificates and associate degrees in those fields tailored for those first entering the education profession as well as for professionals in need of continuing education.

    Programs Offered by Harry S Truman College* Academic Program Degree Found in

    Associate in Arts (0210) Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

    Associate in General Studies (0203) Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

    Associate in Science (0211) Associate in Science Degree Requirements

    General Education Core Curriculum (0005) GECC Credential Degree Requirements

    Accounting (0001) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0003) Advanced Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0002) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Art Studio (0216) Associate in Fine Arts Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Automotive Technology (0125) Associate in Applied Science Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Technology (0130) Advanced Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Automotive Technology (0116) Basic Certificate Trans Distribution & Logistics

    Bilingual Educator Endorsement (0428) Basic Certificate Education

    Biotechnology (0215) Associate in Applied Science Natural Sciences

    CAD Technology (0144) Associate in Applied Science Advanced Manufacturing

    CAD Technology (0138) Advanced Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    CAD Technology (0139) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Chemical Laboratory Technology (0137) Associate in Applied Science Natural Sciences

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0278) Associate in Applied Science Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0282) Advanced Certificate Education

    Child Development Pre-School Education (0277) Basic Certificate Education

    Child Development/Pre-School Education of Infants & Toddlers (0286)

    Advanced Certificate Education

    Computer Information Systems (0012) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    Cosmetology (0349) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Cosmetology Teacher Training 1000 HR (0415) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Cosmetology Teacher Training 500 HR (0416) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0294) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0295) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0296) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (0429) Basic Certificate Education

    Engineering (0100) Associate in Engineering Science Natural Sciences

    English as a Second Language (0427) Basic Certificate Education

    Family Child Care Business (0831) Basic Certificate Education

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    Academic Program Degree Found in

    Human Development & Family Studies (0391) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Human Development and Family Studies (0425) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Management/Marketing (0021) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Management/Marketing (0023) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0141) Associate in Applied Science Information Technology

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0142) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0143) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    Web Development (0155) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Web Development (0152) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    *only includes programs currently admitting new students

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    Wilbur Wright College is located on the northwest side of Chicago

    and serves college credit, adult education, and continuing education

    students every semester. The main campus, designed by Chicago’s

    own award-winning architect Bertrand Goldberg, is at Montrose and

    Narragansett and offers an integrated environment for learning and support services. The college’s satellite site, Wright

    College Humboldt Park, offers career and vocational training, including a NIMS-certified Computerized Numerical Control

    program, general education courses, adult education and continuing education courses.

    Wright is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with Illinois’ second largest enrollment of Hispanic

    college students. The college is active in the community with four-year partners and many area high schools.

    Programs Offered by Wilbur Wright College* Academic Program Degree Found in

    Associate in Arts (0210) Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

    Associate in General Studies (0203) Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

    Associate in Science (0211) Associate in Science Degree Requirements

    General Education Core Curriculum (0005) GECC Credential Degree Requirements

    Accounting (0001) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0003) Advanced Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Accounting (0002) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Addictions Studies (0345) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Architectural Digital Media (0132) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Architecture (0122) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Architecture (0124) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Art Studio (0216) Associate in Fine Arts Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Building Energy Technologies (0159) Basic Certificate Construction Technology

    CNC Operations (0422) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Machining (0725) Advanced Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Computer Numeric Control Machining (0724) Basic Certificate Advanced Manufacturing

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0294) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0295) Advanced Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Criminal Justice Public Police Services (0296) Basic Certificate Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Cybersecurity (0297) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    Emergency Management (0355) Associate in Applied Science Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Engineering (0100) Associate in Engineering Science Natural Sciences

    Environmental Technology (0160) Associate in Applied Science Natural Sciences

    Environmental Technology (0161) Basic Certificate Natural Sciences

    Gerontology Aide (0339) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Gerontology Specialist (0340) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Library Technical Assistant (0303) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Library Technical Assistant (0330) Basic Certificate Business & Professional Services

    Management/Marketing (0021) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Music Performance (0205) Associate in Fine Arts Human Sciences (Liberal Arts)

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0141) Associate in Applied Science Information Technology

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0142) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Networking Systems & Technologies (0143) Basic Certificate Information Technology

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    Academic Program Degree Found in

    Nursing Home Administration (0341) Basic Certificate Healthcare

    Occupational Therapy Assistant (0259) Associate in Applied Science Healthcare

    Paralegal (0304) Associate in Applied Science Business & Professional Services

    Web Development (0409) Associate in Applied Science Information Technology

    Web Development (0155) Advanced Certificate Information Technology

    Web Development (0152) Basic Certificate Information Technology

    *only includes programs currently admitting new students

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    What are your career and life goals?KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

    A degree or certificate from City Colleges of Chicago is your ticket to a rewarding career, either right after graduation, or after a successful transfer to a four-year college or university. We have the resources to get you there, but you have to make some choices about your path.

    City Colleges of Chicago offers over 100 degree and certificate programs. That’s a lot of choices! To narrow down your options, 1) choose one of our ten Focus Areas. Your college advisor can give you tools and ask you the right questions to help you make your decision. Once you have chosen a focus area, you should consult with your College Advisor to 2) decide if you plan to transfer to a four-year school and discuss your career goals. With this information, you and your advisor can determine the degree or certificate program that works best for you!

    BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONAL SERVICES

    INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

    CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY HUMAN SCIENCES (LIBERAL ARTS)

    CULINARY ARTSAND HOSPITALITY NATURAL SCIENCES

    EDUCATION TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS

    ADVANCEDMANUFACTURING HEALTHCARE

    How do you define your success at City Colleges of Chicago? Once you choose a Focus Area, you will be able to figure out, with your advisor’s assistance, the best courses to take at CCC to achieve your goal of transferring or looking for employment after completing a certificate or degree.

    Students are assigned an academic advisor and are encouraged to meet with their advisor often. As soon as possible, advisors will put students on a pathway, based on their career intention. The pathway shows the general education and other course recommendations that will best prepare students for future success.

    If you are undecided about your major or field of interest, but you know you want to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree or if you are considering a career program, we can suggest possibilities for your first semester of college to help you decide.

    Learn more by visiting Academic Advising, the Transfer Center, and the Career Planning and Placement Center at your college. We are here to help you succeed!S

    UC

    CES

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    Associate in Arts Associate in Science Associate in Applied Science

    Communications 9 9 Varies by Program

    Fine Arts & Humanities 9 6 Varies by Program

    Mathematics 3 6 Varies by Program

    Physical & Life Sciences 7* 10* Varies by Program

    Social & Behavioral Sciences 9 6 Varies by Program

    Subtotal 37 37 Varies by Program

    Minimum Program Core and Electives 23 23 Varies by Program

    Total Required for Degree Completion 60 60 Varies by Program

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    College(s) Offered at

    Associate in Fine Arts Associate in Engineering Science Associate in General Studies

    Communications 9 6 3

    Fine Arts & Humanities 6 3 5

    Mathematics Varies by Program 5 3

    Physical & Life Sciences Varies by Program* 5 3

    Social & Behavioral Sciences Varies by Program 3 6

    Subtotal Varies by Program 22 20

    Minimum Program Core and Electives Varies by Program 42 40

    Total Required for Degree Completion Varies by Program 64 60

    Human Diversity Required ü ü ü

    College(s) Offered at

    KEY Harold WashingtonOlive-HarveyDaley WrightMalcolm X TrumanKennedy-King

    Below is a general framework of all degrees currently offered at CCC. For program-specific requirements and information, please refer to Program Requirements.

    *To satisfy the Physical & Life Sciences credit hour requirements for the AA, AFA, and AS degrees, one course must be a lab course.

    *To satisfy the Physical & Life Sciences credit hour requirements for the AA, AFA, and AS degrees, one course must be a lab course.

    Transferring College Credit into City CollegesA large population of students at City Colleges transfer from another college. Students must submit all college transcripts during the admission process so that the credit can be evaluated. This will help you get placed in the right course while at CCC and complete your degree more efficiently. Be sure to have your official transcript sent to the Registrar’s Office at City Colleges at the time of admission.

    The General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) CredentialThese courses are offered at all seven City Colleges

    You can complete the GECC Credential in order to satisfy most core requirements in any major you choose after you transfer. In order to complete the GECC Credential, you are required to take at least 12 to 13 courses (37 to 41 semester credits). If you complete the GECC Credential, more than 100 colleges or universities in Illinois have agreed to accept all of these credits from students transferring from City Colleges of Chicago. Students take classes in five general areas: communication; mathematics; physical and life sciences; humanities and fine arts; and social and behavioral sciences. Within each of these general areas, you will choose among many possible classes that qualify as GECC courses.

    This set of general education courses is part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement among Illinois colleges and universities, including City Colleges of Chicago and numerous four-year institutions in Illinois.

    MINIMUM GENERAL EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS

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    ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

    The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees are occupational programs that are structured for students primarily interested in acquiring Career Technical Education (CTE) skills in order to enter the job market. However, a number of four-year institutions offer baccalaureate degrees designed to accommodate AAS degree graduates. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should meet with an advisor from the institution to which he/she plans to attend to discuss transferability of the AAS degree and individual courses.

    Students seeking an AAS degree must select a program of study, (e.g., Child Development, Manufacturing Technology, Nursing) in order to determine the specific general education courses, the program core courses, and electives that are required to complete the program. An AAS degree is comprised of 50 to 75% of required technical core and specialty course work. Additionally, the AAS degree requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of general education. Students are required to take at least one course that fulfills the State of Illinois Human Diversity (HD) requirement for the Associate in Applied Science degree.

    Minimum General Education 15 Credit Hours

    Minimum Degree Core and Electives 45 Credit Hours

    Minimum Degree Credit Hours 60 Credit Hours

    Degree offered at:

    ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (0210)

    The Associate in Arts (AA) degree prepares an individual for transfer to a four-year college or university. Consistent with the IAI model and the ICCB Administrative Rules, City Colleges of Chicago requires that the degree is inclusive of a minimum of 37 semester hours of General Education.

    For students who want to earn an associate degree before transferring to a four-year institution, the Associate in Arts degree (AA) is the traditional choice for most students. The AA degree indicates a student has mastered the basics of higher education. This degree plan provides you with the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) courses explained above, and in addition, you will select elective classes (25 credit hours).

    Students are required to take at least one course that fulfills the State of Illinois Human Diversity (HD) requirement for the Associate in Arts degree.

    General Education 37 Credit Hours

    English (0035)

    101 Composition I ................................................................. 3

    102 Composition II ................................................................ 3

    Speech (0095)

    101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication ..................... 3

    Mathematics ............................................................................. 3

    Fine Arts & Humanities ............................................................ 9

    At least one (1) of the above courses must be from the Fine Arts category, and at least one (1) must be from the Humanities category.

    Social & Behavioral Sciences .................................................. 9

    Physical & Life Sciences .......................................................... 7

    At least one (1) of the above courses must be from the Physical Sciences category, and at least one (1) must be from the Life Sciences category. At least one (1) lab course is required.

    AA Electives 23 Credit Hours

    Students should work with a College Advisor to select appropriate core and elective courses or select an AA semester map as a guide.

    Total Degree Credit Hours 60 Credit Hours

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    ASSOCIATE IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE

    (0100)

    The Associate in Engineering Science (AES) degree offers courses required for transfer to a four-year college or university for students majoring in engineering sciences. Completion of the AES degree does not fulfill the requirements of the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (IAI GECC). City Colleges of Chicago requires that the degree is inclusive of a minimum of 22 semester hours of General Education. A student must complete the general education requirements of the college or university to which she/he transfers.

    General Education 22 Credit Hours

    English (0035)

    101 Composition I ................................................................. 3

    102 Composition II ................................................................ 3

    Mathematics (0045)

    207 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I .................................. 5

    Chemistry (0073)

    201 General Chemistry I ....................................................... 5

    Fine Arts & Humanities

    1 course ................................................................................ 3

    Social & Behavioral Sciences

    1 course ................................................................................ 3

    One of the courses in the Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences category must satisfy the Human Diversity requirement.

    Required Degree Core 31 Credit Hours

    Mathematics (0045)

    208 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II ................................. 5

    209 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III ................................ 5

    210 Differential Equations ..................................................... 3

    Physics (0077)

    235 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics and Wave Motion ..... 5

    236 Engineering Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism ......... 5

    237 Engineering Physics III: Heat, Light, and Modern Physics ................................................................................. 5

    Engineering (0034)

    190 Computer Applications in Engineering ........................... 3

    Electives 11 Credit Hours

    Students must select a minimum of 11 credit hours from the following courses:

    Physics (0077)

    215 Statics ............................................................................ 3

    216 Dynamics ....................................................................... 3

    217 Mechanics of Materials .................................................. 3

    Engineering (0034)

    111 Introduction to the Engineering Profession .................... 2

    131 Engineering Graphics and Introduction to Design .......... 3

    206 Elements Mechanics - Statics ........................................ 4

    215 Electrical Circuit Analysis ............................................... 5

    250 Engineering Projects ...................................................... 2

    Chemistry (0073)

    203 General Chemistry II ...................................................... 5

    Total Degree Credit Hours 64 Credit Hours

    Degree offered at: :

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    ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL STUDIES (0203)

    See Addendum for Spring 2020 UpdatesThe Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree provides students the ability to explore a broad range of college-level courses to develop new skills or investigate a personal interest. Courses may transfer individually to a four-year university, but the degree as a whole is not designed for transfer or as an occupational degree. Students should work closely with an advisor to determine if the AGS is the right degree program to reach their individual goals. City Colleges of Chicago requires that the degree is inclusive of a minimum of 20 semester hours of General Education.

    General Education 20 Credit Hours

    Students are required to take at least one general education course that fulfills the State of Illinois Human Diversity (HD) requirement for the Associate Degree.

    English (0035)

    101 Composition I ................................................................. 3

    Mathematics ............................................................................. 3

    Fine Arts & Humanities ............................................................. 5

    Social & Behavioral Sciences ................................................... 6

    Physical & Life Sciences .......................................................... 3

    Degree Electives 40 Credit Hours

    Total Degree Credit Hours 60 Credit Hours

    Degree offered at:

    ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (0211)

    The Associate in Science (AS) degree prepares an individual for transfer to a four-year college or university. Consistent with the IAI model and the ICCB Administrative Rules, City Colleges of Chicago requires that the degree is inclusive of a minimum of 37 semester hours of General Education. For students who already know they are interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (the “STEM” fields), the Associate in Science degree, or even the Associate in Engineering Science (AES), is probably the one to pursue. This is also a transfer degree, and it is similar to the Associate in Arts. The main difference early-on concerns the selection of specific math and science courses, which will be different for students who want to major in a STEM field. Again, working closely with your advisor will ensure that you enroll in the right classes to achieve your goals.

    Students are required to take at least one course that fulfills the State of Illinois Human Diversity (HD) requirement for the Associate in Science degree.

    General Education 37 Credit Hours

    English (0035)

    101 Composition I ................................................................. 3

    102 Composition II ................................................................ 3

    Speech (0095)

    101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication ..................... 3

    Mathematics ............................................................................. 6

    Social & Behavioral Sciences .................................................. 6

    Fine Arts & Humanities ............................................................ 6

    At least one (1) of the above courses must be from the Fine Arts category, and at least one (1) must be from the Humanities category.

    Physical & Life Sciences ........................................................ 10

    At least one (1) of the above courses must be from the Physical Sciences category, and at least one (1) must be from the Life Sciences category. At least one (1) lab course is required.

    AS Electives 23 Credit Hours

    Students should work with a College Advisor to select appropriate core and elective courses, or simply select an AS semester map as a guide.

    Total Degree Credit Hours 60 Credit Hours

    Degree offered at:

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    GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

    CURRICULUM (0005)

    See Addendum for Spring 2020 UpdatesThe General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential is a 37 credit hour transfer credential intended for students interested in completing a distribution of courses designed to satisfy the first two years of a baccalaureate degree at most four-year colleges or universities. The GECC Credential is aligned to the Associate in Arts degree and focuses on the general education requirements required for transfer. The GECC Credential is comprised of courses approved through the Illinois Articulation Initiative and must be completed according the general education categories below:

    Communications ....................................................................... 9

    Mathematics ............................................................................. 3

    Fine Arts & Humanities ............................................................ 9

    Social & Behavioral Sciences .................................................. 9

    Physical & Life Sciences ......................................................... 7

    General Education 37 Credit Hours

    English (0035)

    101 Composition I ................................................................. 3

    102 Composition II ................................................................ 3

    Speech (0095)

    101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication ..................... 3

    Students should select one (1) Mathematics course for a minimum of three (3) credit hours from the following courses:

    Mathematics (0045)

    118 General Education Math ............................................... 4

    122 Math for Elementary Teachers II .................................... 4

    125 Introductory Statistics ..................................................... 4

    144 Finite Mathematics ......................................................... 4

    146 Discrete Mathematics .................................................... 4

    204 Calculus for Business & Social Sciences ....................... 5

    207 Calculus & Analytical Geometry I ................................... 5

    208 Calculus & Analytical Geometry II .................................. 5

    209 Calculus & Analytical Geometry III ................................. 5

    Students should select three (3) Fine Arts & Humanities courses for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours from the following courses. At least one (1) of the below courses must be from the Fine Arts category, and at least one (1) must be from the Humanities category:

    Africana Studies (0117)

    101 Introduction to African-American Studies ....................... 3

    Art (0010)

    103 Art Appreciation ............................................................. 3

    Chinese (0141)

    104 Chinese IV ..................................................................... 4

    Communication Media (0004)

    163 Film Rhetoric ................................................................. 3

    Comparative Religion (0133)

    101 Introduction to Religion .................................................. 3

    102 The Bible – Hebrew Old Test ......................................... 3

    103 The Bible – New Testament .......................................... 3

    104 Islamic Scriptures: The Qur’an ...................................... 3

    106 Comparative Religion I/Eastern Religion ....................... 3

    107 Com Rel II Western Religion ......................................... 3

    Fine Arts (0042)

    104 The World of Cinema ..................................................... 3

    105 History of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture ................. 3

    107 History of Architecture, Painting & Sculpture I ............... 3

    108 Hist Of Arch Paint Sculp II ............................................. 3

    109 History of Cinema .......................................................... 3

    110 Opera And The Humanities ........................................... 3

    111 History of Photography .................................................. 3

    112 Dance Appreciation ....................................................... 3

    French (0051)

    104 Fourth Course French ................................................... 4

    213 Intro To Modern Literature French ................................. 3

    214 Readings In Literature French ....................................... 3

    Humanities (0041)

    123 Intro To Arts & Ideas ...................................................... 3

    143 Intro to Latin American/Latino Studies ........................... 3

    144 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies ............... 3

    145 Intro to Diversity/Ethnic Studies ..................................... 3

    146 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender ......................... 3

    201 General Course I Humanities ........................................ 3

    202 General Course II Humanities ....................................... 3

    203 Arts of Contemporary America ....................................... 3

    205 World Literature I ........................................................... 3

    207 The Great Books ........................................................... 3

    208 Women In Creative-Performing Arts .............................. 3

    210 Comparative Mythology ................................................. 3

    212 Non-Western Humanities............................................... 3

    213 Hispano-American Arts & Literature I ............................ 3

    214 Hispano-American Arts & Literature II ........................... 3

    215 The Art and Philosophy of the African Continent ........... 3

    Italian (0052)

    104 Fourth Course Italian ..................................................... 4

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    Japanese (0054)

    104 Fourth Course Japanese ............................................... 4

    Literature (0036)

    110 Introduction to Literature ................................................ 3

    111 Poetry ............................................................................ 3

    112 Drama ............................................................................ 3

    113 Fiction ............................................................................ 3

    114 Ideas in Prose ................................................................ 3

    115 Great Books Seminar/Topics Literature ......................... 3

    116 American Literature from Colonial Days to Civil War ..... 3

    117 American Literature from the Civil War to the 20th Century .......................................................................... 3

    118 English Literature from its Beginnings to the Age of Johnson ......................................................................... 3

    119 English Literature from the Romantic Revival to the 20th Century .......................................................................... 3

    121 Contemporary African American Literature .................... 3

    122 Perspectives in Black Literature ..................................... 3

    123 Literature of the U.S. from the Civil War to the Present . 3

    126 Contemporary American Literature ................................ 3

    127 Contemporary British Literature ..................................... 3

    128 Latin American Literature ............................................... 3

    129 U.S. Latino (a) Literature ................................................ 3

    130 Children’s Literature ....................................................... 3

    131 Survey of Afro-American Poetry .................................... 3

    132 Native American Literature ............................................ 3

    137 The Black Woman In Black Fiction ................................ 3

    150 Women’s Literature ........................................................ 3

    153 Gay and Lesbian Literature ............................................ 3

    155 Literature and Film ......................................................... 3

    156 Creative Non-Fiction ...................................................... 3

    211 Shakespeare .................................................................. 3

    220 World Literature ............................................................. 3

    Music (0060)

    121 Introduction To Music ..................................................... 3

    124 Trends In Mod Amer Music ............................................ 3

    183 World Music ................................................................... 3

    221 Music Literature & History .............................................. 3

    Philosophy (0043)

    105 Logic .............................................................................. 3

    106 Introduction To Philosophy ............................................ 3

    107 Ethics ............................................................................. 3

    108 Philosophy Of Religion ................................................... 3

    110 Social/Political Philosophy ............................................. 3

    201 Greek Philo To Renaissance ......................................... 3

    202 Enlightenment To Present ............................................. 3

    215 Problems In Philosophy ................................................. 3

    216 Critical Thinking ............................................................. 3

    Polish (0046)

    104 Fourth Course Polish ..................................................... 4

    Spanish (0057)

    104 Fourth Course Spanish .................................................. 4

    111 Spanish for Hispanos .................................................... 3

    210 Modern Civilization & Culture Spanish .......................... 3

    213 Intro To Modern Literature Spanish ............................... 3

    214 Readings In Literature Spanish ..................................... 3

    Speech (0095)

    131 Introduction To The Theater .......................................... 3

    Theater Art (0099)

    131 Intro To Theater ............................................................. 3

    134 Theater Diversity in the U.S. .......................................... 3

    Students should select three (3) Social & Behavioral Science courses for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours from the following courses. At least two (2) of the below courses must be from different disciplines:

    Anthropology (0081)

    201 Intro to Biological and Cultural Evolutions of Humans ... 3

    202 Cultural Anthropology .................................................... 3

    205 Applied Anthropology .................................................... 3

    206 Introduction to Archaeology ........................................... 3

    Economics (0082)

    201 Principles of Economics I............................................... 3

    202 Principles of Economics II.............................................. 3

    Geography (0084)

    101 World Geography .......................................................... 3

    102 Economic Geography .................................................... 3

    History (0085)

    111 History of American People To 1865 ............................. 3

    112 History of American People From 1865 ......................... 3

    141 History of World Civilization to 1500 .............................. 3

    142 Hist World Civiliz Frm 1500 ........................................... 3

    215 History of Latin America................................................. 3

    225 Modern Middle East History ........................................... 3

    243 The Far East in the Modern World ................................. 3

    247 African History to Colonial Period .................................. 3

    248 African History – Modern Period .................................... 3

    Political Science (0086)

    200 Principles of Political Science ........................................ 3

    201 The National Government .............................................. 3

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    203 Comparative Government .............................................. 3

    204 International Relations ................................................... 3

    207 U.S. State & Local Government ..................................... 3

    Psychology (0087)

    201 General Psychology ....................................................... 3

    207 Child Psychology ........................................................... 3

    211 Social Psychology .......................................................... 3

    214 Adolescent Psychology .................................................. 3

    222 Adult Development and Aging ....................................... 3

    224 Life Span Developmental Psychology ............................ 3

    Social Science (0088)

    101 General Course I Social Science ................................... 3

    102 General Course II Social Science .................................. 3

    Sociology (0089)

    201 Intro To the Study Of Society ......................................... 3

    203 Marriage And The Family ............................................... 3

    205 Social Problems ............................................................. 3

    207 The Sociology Of Sex & Gender .................................... 3

    211 Race & Ethnic Relations ................................................ 3

    241 Institutional Racism ........................................................ 3

    Students should select two (2) Physical & Life Sciences courses for a minimum of seven (7) credit hours from the following courses. At least one (1) of the below courses must be a lab course, at least one (1) of the below courses must be a Life Science category course, and at least, and at least one (1) of the below courses must be a Physical Science category course:

    Astronomy (0071)

    201 Descriptive Astronomy ................................................... 3

    Biology (0023)

    109 Human Genetics & Evolution ......................................... 3

    114 General Education Biology ............................................ 4

    115 Human Biology .............................................................. 4

    119 Environmental Biology ................................................... 4

    121 Biology I ......................................................................... 5

    122 Biology II ........................................................................ 5

    Botany (0025)

    201 General Botany I ............................................................ 4

    Chemistry (0073)

    121 Basic Chemistry I ........................................................... 4

    201 General Chemistry I ....................................................... 5

    Environmental Studies (0026)

    101 Man & Environment I ..................................................... 3

    Environmental Technology (0027)

    107 Environmental Geology .................................................. 3

    Geography (0084)

    201 Physical Geography ...................................................... 3

    Geology (0075)

    201 Physical Geology ........................................................... 4

    Oceanography (0070)

    101 Intro to Oceanography ................................................... 3

    Physical Science (0076)

    101 General Course Physical Science ................................. 3

    102 General Course Physical Science ................................. 3

    107 Current Public Issues in Physical Science ..................... 3

    111 General Course I Physical Science ............................... 4

    112 General Course II Physical Science .............................. 4

    118 Introduction to Meteorology ........................................... 4

    Physics (221)

    221 Mechanics, Waves, and Heat ........................................ 5

    231 General Physics I: Mechanics & Wave Motion .............. 4

    235 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics & Wave Motion .......