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Degree Programs: Associate of Applied Science AAS
Accounting (0001)
60 Credit hours
Study of basic business and accounting skills; can lead to employment as junior member of accounting staff, estimator, credit analyst, budget accountant, bank teller in public or private firms and organizations.
Human Diversity Requirement
You can satisfy the Human Diversity requirement by taking one course that studies human diversity within the United States or from a non-western perspective. This course can help satisfy one of the general education requirements, concentration or elective. Please see page 101 for a list of courses that satisfy the human diversity requirement.
| General Education | Required Courses | 15 Credit hours |
| Communications | English 101 | 3 |
| Mathematics | Any one college level math course | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Choose one from among African-American Studies 101; Humanities 201, 202, 205, 215, 220; Philosophy 105, 106, 107; Spanish 104; Art 103; Music 121 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | Choose one course from among Anthropology 202; Economics 133, 201, 202; History 111, 112, 215, 247, 248;Psychology 201, 207; Social Science 101, 102; Sociology 201, 203, 241 | 3 |
| Physical & Life Sciences | Choose one course from among Chemistry 121 (lab), 201 (lab); Geology 201 (lab); Physical Science 107, 111 (lab), 112 (lab); Physics 222 (lab); Biology 114 (lab), 121 (lab), 226 (lab) | 3 |
| Area of Concentration/Program Core: | 15 | |
| Business 181 | Financial Accounting I (Business 101) | 4 |
| Business 182 | Managerial Accounting (Business 102) | 4 |
| Business 204* | Computer Applications in Intermediate Accounting | 1 |
| Business 205 | Intermediate Accounting | 3 |
| Business 208 | Federal Income Tax | 3 |
*Concurrent enrollment with Business 205
| Other Accounting Courses Required (Substitutes Accepted): | 6 Credit hours | |
| Business 250 | Computerized Accounting Systems or approved substitute | 3 |
| Business Courses Required: | 12 | |
| Business 111 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Business 211 | Business Law or | 3 |
| Business 214 | Legal and Social Environment | 3 |
| Business 241 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Microcomputers | 3 |
| Other Business Courses Required (Substitute Accepted): | 3 | |
| Business 141 | Business Mathematics (or appropriate math course) | 3 |
Electives 9 credit hours
Total Credit Hours 60 Credit Hour
Satisfaction of Program Requirements:
Child Development Preschool Education (0278)
62 Credit hours
The study of children from birth through age six, by focusing on their physical, intellectual and emotional development. This degree prepares students to work in a variety of childcare settings, including, preschools, childcare centers and head starts.
Human Diversity Requirement
You can satisfy the Human Diversity requirement by taking one course that studies human diversity within the United States or from a non-western perspective. This course can help satisfy one of the general education requirements, concentration or elective. Please see page 101 for a list of courses that satisfy the human diversity requirement.
| General Education | Required Courses | 15 Credit hours |
| Communications | English 101 | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Choose one from among African-American Studies 101; Humanities 141, 201, 202, 205, 215, 220; Philosophy 105, 106, 107; Spanish 104; Art 103 Music 121 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | Choose one course from among Anthropology 202; Economics 133, 201, 202; History 111, 112, 215, 247, 248;Psychology 201, 207; Social Science 101, 102; Sociology 201, 203, 241 | 3 |
| Physical & Life Sciences or Math | Choose one course from among Biology 114, 121; Chemistry 100, 121; Physical Science 111; Math 118, 122, 125 | 3 |
Areas of Concentration/Program Core (35 semester credit hours)
| Child Development 101 | Human Growth and Development I | 4 |
| Child Development 107 | Child Care, Health, and Nutrition | 3 |
| Child Development 109 | Language Development | 3 |
| Child Development 120 | Introduction to Child Care Profession/Group Care of Children | 3 |
| Child Development 143 | Science and Mathematics for Young Children | 3 |
| Child Development 149 | Creative Activities for Children | 3 |
| Child Development 201 | Observation and Management of Child Behavior | 3 |
| Child Development 258 | Principles of Preschool Education | 4 |
| Child Development 259 | Practicum in Preschool Education | 6 |
| Child Development 262 | Child, Family and Community Relations | 3 |
Electives Choose 4 courses from the following: 12 credit hours
| Child Development 102 | Human Growth and Development II | 3 |
| Child Development 205 | Development of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Psychology 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Psychology 207 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| Economics 133 | Consumer Economics | 3 |
| Political Science 201 | The National Government | 3 |
Total Credit Hours 62 Credit Hours
Satisfaction of Program Requirements:
Computer Information Systems (0011)
60 Credit hours
Study of basic business principles and technical skills used in programming and operating electronic data processing equipment; can lead to entry-level jobs such as computer-programmer, programmer analyst, and systems analyst, and operations manager, unit supervisor in private and public firms or organizations.
Human Diversity Requirement
You can satisfy the Human Diversity requirement by taking one course that studies human diversity within the United States or from a non-western perspective. This course can help satisfy one of the general education requirements, concentration or elective. Please see page 101 for a list of courses that satisfy the human diversity requirement.
| General Education | Required Courses | 15 Credit hours |
| Communications | English 101 | 3 |
| Mathematics | Any one college level math course | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Choose one from among African-American Studies 101; Humanities 201, 202, 205, 215, 220; Philosophy 105, 106, 107; Spanish 104; Art 103; Music 121 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | Choose one course from among Anthropology 202; Economics 133, 201, 202; History 111, 112, 215, 247, 248;Psychology 201, 207; Social Science 101, 102; Sociology 201, 203, 241 | 3 |
| Physical & Life Sciences | Choose one course from among Chemistry 121 (lab), 201 (lab); Geology 201 (lab); Physical Science 107, 111 (lab), 112 (lab); Physics 222 (lab); Biology 114 (lab), 121 (lab) 226 (lab) | 3 |
Areas of Concentration/Program Core (30 semester credit hours).
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 250 | Introduction to Systems | 3 |
| Plus any eight of the following CIS courses for a total of 24 semester credit hours:* | ||
| CIS 102 | Introduction to Programming Logic | 3 |
| CIS 103 | Introduction to Basic Languages | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Microcomputers | 3 |
| CIS 123 | Introduction to Spreadsheets on Microcomputers | 3 |
| CIS 135 | Introduction to COBOL Programming | 3 |
| CIS 142 | Introduction to C or “C++” Language | 3 |
| CIS 144 | Introduction to Java Programming Language | 3 |
| CIS 145 | Introduction to Database on Microcomputers | 3 |
| CIS 158 | Beginning Internet | 3 |
| CIS 181 | Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies | 3 |
| CIS 182 | Web Development II/Client Side Scripting | 3 |
| CIS 235 | Advanced COBOL Programming | 3 |
| CIS 244 | Advanced Java Programming Language | 3 |
| CIS 250 | Introduction to Systems | 3 |
| CIS 251 | Introduction to Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CIS 255 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS 257 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 3 |
| CIS 258 | Advanced Internet and JavaScript | 3 |
| CIS 260 | Computer Information Systems Field Project | 3 |
| CIS 265 | Computer Information Systems Internship | 3 |
| Other required business courses: (11 semester credit hours) | ||
| Business 111 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Business 181 | Financial Accounting (Business 101) | 4 |
| Business 182 | Managerial Accounting (Business 102) | 4 |
Electives: 4 credit hours
Total Credit Hours 60 Credit Hours
* Networking Systems and Technologies courses (up to 12 hours) can substitute for required Computer Information Systems courses.
Satisfaction of Program Requirements:
Management/Marketing (0021)
61 Credit hours
Development of core business skills along with more in-depth study in a chosen field such as management, marketing, or entrepreneurship which can lead to employment as assistant, trainee, supervisor or manager in manufacturing, merchandising or service firms, or government service. Also prepares one to start a business or improve the operation of a currently existing business.
Human Diversity Requirement
You can satisfy the Human Diversity requirement by taking one course that studies human diversity within the United States or from a non-western perspective. This course can help satisfy one of the general education requirements, concentration or elective. Please see page 101 for a list of courses that satisfy the human diversity requirement.
| General Education | Required Courses | 15 Credit hours |
| Communications | English 101 | 3 |
| Mathematics | Any one college level math course | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Choose one from among African-American Studies 101; Humanities 141, 201, 202, 205, 215, 220; Philosophy 105, 106, 107; Spanish 104; Art 103; Fine Arts 105, 107, 108; Music 121 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | Choose one course from among Anthropology 201, 202; Economics 133, 201, 202; History 111, 112, 215, 247, 248;Psychology 201, 207; Social Science 101, 102; Sociology 201, 203, 241 | 3 |
| Physical & Life Sciences | Choose one course from among Chemistry 121 (lab), 201 (lab); Geology 201 (lab); Physical Science 107, 111 (lab), 112 (lab); Physics 221 (lab), 222 (lab); Biology 114 (lab), 121 (lab) 226 (lab) | 3 |
Area of Concentration/Program Core (29 Semester Credit Hours)
| Business 111 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Business 141 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| (Math 118 or higher. Any business course can substitute) | 3 | |
| Business 181 | Financial Accounting | 3-4 |
| Business 182 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| Business 211 | Business Law I or | |
| Business 212 | Business Law II or | |
| Business 214 | Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| Business 231 | Marketing | 3 |
| Business 241 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| Business 269 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Microcomputers | 3 |
Electives: (17 Semester Credit Hours/9 semester credit hours must be Business courses. Below are possibilities for elective courses).
| Credit hours | ||
| Business 237 | Selling | 3 |
| Business 244 | Fundamentals of Investments | 3 |
| Business 258 | Small Business | 3 |
| Business 271 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Business 208 | Federal Income Taxes | 3 |
| Business 113 | Basic Keyboarding | 3 |
| Business 117 | Keyboarding/Formatting I | 3 |
| Business 211 | Business Law I or | |
| Business 212 | Business Law II or | |
| Business 214 | Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| Psychology 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CIS 123 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CIS 145 | Introduction to Database on Microcomputers | 3 |
| CIS 257 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 3 |
Total Credit Hours 61 Credit Hours
Satisfaction of Program Requirements:
Nursing (0239)
68 Credit hours
The nursing program prepares students through the study of nursing theory and patient care techniques to take the licensure examination for Registered Nurses (RN). Both classroom instruction and clinical experiences in Chicago area hospitals and primary care facilities are provided. The curriculum is designed to lead the student to employment as a Registered Nurse in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, physician offices, schools, public health, government, the military, or industry.
Admission to this program is competitive and early application is encouraged. The District has one admission policy for all the CCC RN programs. This policy is available on each campus in the Departments of Nursing. Selected candidates must complete a physical examination prior to start date. Students are responsible for the purchase of all books, uniforms and other equipment and diagnostic tools deemed relevant for successful completion of the program.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may take a proficiency examination in nursing and may be granted advanced standing. All applicants must also meet the college admissions requirements. Applicants educated abroad must have education documents evaluated to comply with the educational standards in the State of Illinois. The Nursing Programs are approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.
To graduate with an AAS Degree in Nursing and be eligible to write the Illinois State Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), the student must:
These requirements must be completed before the graduate applies for the NCLX-RN.
In order to be considered for admission to a District Associate Degree Nursing Program, a student must complete all of the following:
An LPN Bridge course may be offered during the summer semesters. Students eligible for the Bridge course must complete all of the above requirements as well as Biology 226, Biology 227, and Microbiology 233. Upon completion of the Bridge course, students may enroll in second level courses. After 15 semester hours of instruction (12 hours in the second level nursing courses) students may apply for 14 hours of credit for Nursing 101 and Nursing 102. For District LPN Admission Policy, contact the Departments of Nursing.
Policies are subject to change.
Human Diversity Requirement
You can satisfy the Human Diversity Requirement by taking one course that studies human diversity within the United States or from a non-western perspective. This course can help satisfy one of the general education requirements, concentration or elective. Please see page 101 for a list of courses that satisfy the human diversity requirement.
| General Education | Required Courses | 15 Credit hours |
| Communications | English 101 | 3 |
| Mathematics | Any one college level math course (Math 118 or higher) | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | Choose one from among African-American Studies 101; Humanities 201, 202, 205, 215, 220; Philosophy 105, 106, 107; Spanish 104; Art 103; Music 121 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | Choose one course from among Anthropology 202; Economics 133, 201, 202; History 111, 112, 215, 247, 248;Psychology 201, 207; Social Science 101, 102; Sociology 201, 203, 241 | 3 |
| Physical & Life Sciences | Choose one course from among Chemistry 121 (lab), 201 (lab); Geology 201 (lab); Physical Science 107, 111 (lab), 112 (lab); Physics 222 (lab); Biology 114 (lab), 121 (lab) 226 (lab | 3 |
| Recommended substitutes for general education courses: | ||
| English 102 | or Composition II | 3 |
| Speech 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
Areas of Concentration/Program Core (53 semester credit hours)
| Nursing 101 | Fundamentals of Nursing I | 7 |
| Nursing 102 | Fundamentals of Nursing II | 7 |
| Biology 226 | Human Structure and Function I | 4 |
| Biology 227 | Human Structure and Function II | 4 |
| Microbiology 233 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Prior to enrolling in third semester of Nursing, the student must have completed Biology 226, 227 and Microbiology 233. | ||
| Nursing 210 | Nursing Process and Alterations in Homeostasis I | 6 |
| Nursing 211 | Nursing Process and Alterations in Homeostasis II | 6 |
| Nursing 212 | Nursing Process and Alterations in Homeostasis III | 6 |
| Nursing 213 | Nursing Process and Alterations in Homeostasis IV | 6 |
| Nursing 203 | Nursing in Perspective | 3 |
Discipline specific general education core requirement: Psychology 201 (Social and Behavioral Science and Sociology 201) must be taken to fulfill the General Education Requirements.
Total Credit Hours 68 Credit Hours
Satisfaction of Program Requirements:
| General Education /Degree Requirements | Credit hours | |
| Physical and Life Sciences: 1 course required | Physical Science 112 | 4 |
| Humanities 1 course required | African-American Studies 101; Humanities 220; Literature 121, 150 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 course required | Anthropology 202; Economics 133, 201, 202; History 111, 112, 215, 247; Political Science 200, 201; Psychology 201, 207; Social Science 101,102; Sociology 201,203 | 3 |
| Computer Information Systems | CIS 120 or equivalent | 3 |
| Term | Required Course | Credit hours |
| Fall | Respiratory Care 114 Basic Respiratory Care | 4 |
| Respiratory Care 116 Patient Assessment | 2 | |
| Respiratory Care 117 Respiratory Pharmacology | 1 | |
| Respiratory Care 118 Respiratory Microbiology | 2 | |
| Respiratory Care 119 Respiratory Care Laboratory I | 3 | |
| Spring I | Respiratory Care 115 Cardiopulmonary/Renal Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Respiratory Care 127 Clinical Practice I | 3 | |
| Respiratory Care 137 Advanced Pathology and Clinical Application | 3 | |
| Respiratory Care 139 Respiratory Laboratory Care II | 2 | |
| Respiratory Care 141 Ventilatory Mechanics I | 3 | |
| Summer | Respiratory Care 129 Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| Respiratory Care 146 Ventilatory Mechanics II | 3 | |
| Fall II | Respiratory Care 200 Respiratory Care Laboratory III | 2 |
| Respiratory Care 222 Clinical Practice III | 3 | |
| Respiratory Care 225 Age Specific Care | 3 | |
| Respiratory Care 227 Critical Care Services | 4 | |
| Spring II | Respiratory Care 224 Clinical IV | 4 |
| Respiratory Care 230 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Monitoring | 3 | |
| Respiratory Care 250 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Home Care | 1 | |
| Respiratory Care 260 Advanced Specialty Topics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours 68 Credit Hours
Satisfaction of Program Requirements:
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