Guide to enrolling for Fall CLC Classes

CLC Classes

Guide to enrolling

for Fall 2015

New to CLC?

Apply and enroll online.

Get started:

1. Go to www.clcillinois.edu.

2. Select the “Become a Student” link at the top of the page.

3. On the “Become a Student” page, select the category that applies to you—“new student,” “continuing/returning,” etc.

4. Follow the steps listed.

Find courses:

• Browse and select courses offered by term (e.g. fall 2015) www.clcillinois.edu/classes.

• Access the Advanced Search, which allows you to narrow your search criteria by campus location, time, instructor, etc.

• View or download a printable PDF listing all the classes being offered.

Pay

Information on tuition, payment options, installment plans and due dates is on pages 11-12. Additional details at www.clcillinois.edu/paying-for-college.

Want to use your mobile phone to search classes?

If you are a returning CLC student—

Search for classes and register using the student portal at

myclc.clcillinois.edu.

CLC + 2: A PATH TO A BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Begin your cost-saving

bachelor’s degree at CLC.

Complete your freshman and sophomore years at

CLC and your junior and senior years at a four-year

college or university.

CLC: The start of your bachelor’s degree

On average, by combining two years at CLC with two years at a four-year college or university, you can save about $18,000 on tuition and fees at a public university and nearly $50,000 at a private school.

Strong transfer programs

Data from Illinois public universities show that CLC students do well when they transfer, and other data from the National Clearinghouse indicates that students go on from CLC to attend institutions ranging from public universities to Ivy Leagues.

A good place to decide on a major

CLC is an excellent place to explore majors, not just because of our cost-friendly tuition but because we offer so many transfer majors (48). Learn more about transfer majors at www.clcillinois.edu/transfer.

Go anywhere

Students have gone on to

attend institutions across the nation, including:

Dartmouth College DePaul University Eastern Illinois University Georgetown University Harvard University

Illinois Institute of Technology Lake Forest College

Loyola University Marquette University

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Northern Illinois University

Northwestern University Purdue University

Southern Illinois University Swarthmore College University of Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Michigan University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Parkside Vanderbilt University Yale University

“One way I know that things are going well in

class is when I’m as excited as the students.”

—Dr. Patrick Gonder, English professor

CLC offers 48 transfer majors

The Associate degree in Arts, Science, Teaching, Engineering Science or Fine Arts

is equivalent to the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree.

Associate in Arts Accounting Anthropology Art Business Administration Communication Criminal Justice Dance

Early Childhood Education Economics

Elementary Education English

French

Gender and Sexuality Studies Geography History Humanities International Studies Latin-American Studies Music Philosophy Physical Education Political Science Pre-Professional Sciences Psychology Recreation Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Special Education Spanish Sustainability Theatre Performance Theatre Technical Associate in Science Biology Chemistry Computer Information Technology Computer Science Earth Science Mathematics Microbiology Physics Pre-Professional Sciences Surveying/Geomatics

Associate in Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics Associate in

Engineering Science Engineering

Associate in Fine Arts Art

Music

Did you know that about

80 percent

of entering

college freshmen are undecided about a major?

Or, that half of college students change their

majors at least once before earning a degree?

With our cost-friendly tuition, it makes sense to

explore your options at CLC.

Higher earnings

When your goal is to enter the workforce right after CLC, choose one of our career preparation programs. These two-year degrees and shorter career certificates give you higher earning potential in less time than a bachelor’s degree program.

Start your great career

A sample of associate degree

occupation salaries*

Automotive Service Technician $38,200 Computer Support Specialist $48,400

Paralegal $50,100

Heating, Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration Technician $56,500

Engineering Technician $59,300

Dental Hygienist $73,900

* Median annual salaries for the Chicago area, according to the careerinfonet.org.

Graduates of applied science associate degree programs are prepared for well-paid

careers. In fact, a study conducted by the Georgetown Center on Education and the

Workforce found that about

28.2 percent of associate degree graduates actually

out-earn bachelor’s degree recipients

.

* For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.clcillinois.edu/gainfulemployment.

Gain solid career skills and prepare for transfer

provide specific skills and knowledge for immediate employment after graduation. Credits from many programs, however, can be applied to transfer programs at four-year schools.

For example, most career A.A.S. degrees include general education courses (such as ENG 121), which you may be able to transfer. Additionally, CLC has developed several “articulation agreements” with four-year schools that allow transfer of credits toward bachelor’s degree programs.

For details, visit www.clcillinois.edu/transfer.

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CLC CAREER PROGRAM SUCCESS STORY:

Paralegal Studies

When Deborah Long’s youngest child was getting ready to start school, she knew she wanted to go back to work. She had a bachelor’s degree from Southern Arkansas University and had worked in marketing, but she wanted a different career. “I have always been interested in law, so I attended an information session on CLC’s Paralegal Studies program. It seemed a perfect match for me.”

Deborah earned a certificate in the Paralegal Studies program and got a job as a paralegal. She loved the legal field so much that she applied to the Marquette University Law School. She graduated in 2014, has since passed the Illinois State Bar exam and now holds a position in a law firm as an associate attorney, where she practices in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Deborah Long began her path to a career in law by enrolling in CLC’s Paralegal Studies program.

Learn about the program at www.clcillinois.edu/pls.

CLC offers:

For bachelor’s degree seekers:

• Associate degree programs in math, computer science, physics, chemistry, biological sciences and engineering that prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university.

• An “Engineering Pathways” program guaranteeing qualifying students admission to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Engineering as juniors. Learn about applying for this program at

www.clcillinois.edu/pathways.

For immediate career preparation:

• Associate in Applied Science and career certificates preparing students for immediate entry into

technology careers after graduating.

• Articulation agreements with institutions like Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, DeVry University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Northern Illinois University and Ferris State University to provide a path to bachelor’s degree completion for A.A.S. graduates. Details at

www.clcillinois.edu/articulation.

Interested in an in-demand STEM career?

According to the U.S. Bureau

of Labor Statistics, STEM occupations—those in science, technology, engineering

and mathematics—will add about 1 million jobs by 2022 and overall will grow

faster than the average for all occupations, making these fields a major source

of tomorrow’s jobs.

“My A.A.S. degree gave me the job skills employers want, and now under an

articulation agreement, my credits are counting toward a B.S. degree that will help

me advance even further.” — Ryan Skarb

To explore STEM classes offered in the fall semester, visit www.clcillinois.edu/classes.

Ryan Skarb completed an Associate in Applied

Science degree at CLC and is now working toward Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Bachelor in Science degree in industrial technology at the University Center of Lake County. The University Center is located on CLC’s Grayslake Campus.

CLC career programs

Associate in Applied Science Accounting

Administrative Professional Architectural Technology Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology Business Administration CAD-Drafting Technology Computer Information Technology Computerized Numerical Control Programming Construction Management Technology Criminal Justice Dental Hygiene

Digital Media and Design Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Technology

Emergency Medical Technology Firefighter Basic Operations Fire Science Technology

Health and Wellness Promotion Health Information Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Engineering Technology Horticulture

Hospitality and Culinary Management

Human Services Program Library Technical Assistant Machine Tool Trades

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Medical Assisting Medical Imaging Nursing

Optics and Photonics Technology Paralegal Studies

Surgical Technology Technical Communication

The Associate in Applied Science degree credits can also be transferred toward bachelor’s degree programs at specific universities.

CLC Career Certificates Accounting

Administrative Office Systems Architectural Technology Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology Business Administration CAD-Drafting Technology Civil and Environmental Technology Computer Information Technology Computerized Numerical Control Programming Construction Management Technology Criminal Justice

Digital Media and Design Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Technology

Emergency and Disaster Management

Emergency Medical Technology Environmental Health

and Safety

Health and Wellness Promotion Information Technology

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Engineering Technology Horticulture

Hospitality and Culinary Management

Human Services Program Laser/Photonics/Optics Library Technical Assistant Machine Tool Trades Massage Therapy Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechatronics Technology Medical Assisting Medical Imaging Nursing Paralegal Studies

Phlebotomy Technician Surgical Technology Sustainability Programs

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Teaching English Learners Technical Communication Welding

Certificates in career areas are programs that require less than two years of full-time study.

CLC has been offering online courses since 1997

and is consistently among Illinois community

colleges with the highest online enrollment.

• Go to class when it fits your schedule.

• Work at your own pace.

• Learn in a multi-media format (readings, message boards, videos, websites and activities) offering so much more than just lectures.

CLC offers all the courses required for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree online. (The A.A. is a degree designed to prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. The course of study is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year degree.)

In addition to the online A.A. degree, CLC offers at least half of the courses for these credentials online: Career Certificates:

• Office Professional

• Library Technical Assistant • Professional Technical

Communication

• Emergency and Disaster Management

• Web Programming • Entrepreneurship/Small

Business Management • Fiber Optics Technician • Accounting Clerk

• Office Applications Specialist • Administrative Assistant • Multimedia Communications

Associate in Applied Science:

• Accounting • Marketing • Management • Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management • Business Administration • Web Programming • Administrative Professional • Office Applications Specialist

District Resident Tuition $107 Fees $22 Total $129 Out-of-District Resident Tuition $276.50 Fees $22.00 Total $298.50 Tuition $372.50 Fees $22.00 Total $394.50 Out-of-State/ International

Payment options

•Cash, check, credit card, echeck, third-party billing and more. For complete information on payment options, visit www.clcillinois.edu/payment.

•Installment payment plan. This is a great way to manage your payments. You can spread installments over as many as six months. See the payment schedule on the next page. More information is at www.clcillinois.edu/paymentplan.

Financial aid

Review the financial aid process at www.clcillinois.edu/financialaid. Apply early at www.fafsa.gov. (CLC’s school code is 007694.) Financial aid helps cover tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, personal expenses and transportation. Types of aid include federal and state aid, including grants and loans; CLC Foundation scholarships (clcillinois.academicworks.com); and military/veterans benefits.

If you are seeking financial aid, you must set up a deferred installment payment plan, which only goes into effect if you do not receive financial aid or your aid does not cover your entire bill.

Details about payment and financial aid are at www.clcillinois.edu/payment. Questions about payment? Call (847) 543-2075.

For help with financial aid concerns, call (847) 543-2062.

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College CAN be affordable

Complete information about payment and financial aid is at www.clcillinois.edu/payment.

If you have questions about payment, call (847) 543-2075. For help with financial aid concerns, call (847) 543-2062.

We’re going paperless! Starting July 10, CLC paper tuition bills are being replaced by e-bills.

Fall 2015

If you register during these periods: The due date is: The drop date is:

March 9 through August 4, 2015 Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Wednesday, August 5, 2015

August 5 through September 4, 2015 Next business day after enrollment 2nd business day after enrollment

September 5, 2015 and later Three weeks from enrollment No drop scheduled

Last Day to Enroll Down Payment Required Number of Payments Months of Payment Installment Payment on the 5th _{of the month}

June 2, 2015 none 6 June to November 2015

July 2, 2015 none 5 July to November

August 1, 2015 none 4 August to November

August 21, 2015 20% 3 September to November

September 23, 2015 30% 2 October to November

Installment Payment on the 20th _{of the month}

June 18, 2015 none 6 June to November 2015

July 17, 2015 none 5 July to November

August 16, 2015 none 4 August to November

September 6, 2015 20% 3 September to November

October 2, 2015 30% 2 October to November

Deferred Plan - Financial Aid Students Only Installment Payment on the 5th _{of the month}

October 2, 2015 none 3 October to December 2015

International study-abroad opportunities

Success in today’s global economy requires an understanding of world cultures. That is the reason CLC offers many international education opportunities.

As a CLC student, you can, for example, spend a semester abroad in China and other countries, or you can go on a short-term study trip. (This year’s destinations include Central Europe, Costa Rica, Peru and Panama.)

You can also experience the world right in our classrooms. The college welcomes international students from many countries, and these students broaden the educational experience we offer. They, in turn, find a welcoming environment, strong academic programs and an award-winning Intensive English Language Program.

Learn more about our study abroad programs and admission of international students at www.clcillinois.edu/cie.

2016 short-term overseas study trips

Participants enroll in: ART 121 Introduction to Art (3 credit hours) and/or HUM 121 Introduction to Humanities (3 credit hours)

Northern Europe—Netherlands, Luxembourg, Brussels, Paris May 15-30

Participants enroll in: Art 241 Art History II (3 credit hours) or HUM 121 Introduction to Humanities (3 credit hours)

Japan, May 15-June 5

Participants enroll in: ENG 127 Introduction to Linguistics (3 credit hours)

For details on these study trips, as well as information about semester abroad opportunities, visit www.clcillinois.edu/cie.

Flexible learning options

Convenient course scheduling options: Attend classes days, evenings or weekends, online; or at our Grayslake, Lakeshore (Waukegan) or Southlake (Vernon Hills) campuses.

Child care: Concentrate on your studies, knowing your child will learn and play in modern secure surroundings at our Children’s Learning Centers on the Grayslake and Lakeshore campuses.

Internships and cooperative education:

Earn 1-4 credits for on-the-job learning and gain resume-building experience.

Honors options: CLC offers three special options for high-performing students—the Honors Program, Honors Scholars and Phi Theta Kappa.

Credit through testing: Get credit for life experiences through the College Level

Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES subject standardized tests and challenge exams. For more information, visit www.clcillinois.edu.

Support for your success

We offer many services to help you succeed— tutoring, academic and career planning, library research help and much more. Explore these services at www.clcillinois.edu/studentservices. An especially important service to use as you begin at CLC: advisement. If you graduated from high school in the last two years, you are required to attend a new student orientation where you will see an advisor. If you are not a recent high school graduate, academic advisement is still a very valuable resource. Your advisor will help you develop an academic plan, clarify your educational and career goals, refer you for career planning services and more.

Make an appointment to see an advisor by calling (847) 543-2067.

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Is there an art you’re passionate about? We offer serious (and fun) classes to develop your creative skills.

Whether you want to become more informed about the arts or develop your own skills to a higher level, our classes are for you. We offer:

• Credit programs in art, music, theatre, dance, horticulture, writing and literature.

• Professors include practicing artists, musicians, choreographers, directors and writers.

• Small classes where you’ll meet others with your interests. • Many classes taught in a workshop format.

See our full class listing at www.clcillinois.edu/classes.

“The CLC art classes are wonderful

places to paint. The professors give

you helpful suggestions, and the

students, who range from young

people to retirees, are very encouraging.

Besides art, I’ve taken business,

accounting and computer classes at

CLC to keep my skills updated.”

— Connie Imler, Antioch

ECRWSS

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Fall Semester Classes

begin August 24.

CLC Classes

2015

19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, Illinois 60030

Lakeshore Campus

33 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, Illinois 60085

Southlake Campus

1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061

(847) 543-2000 www.clcillinois.edu

College of Lake County Board of Trustees Richard A. Anderson, Secretary

Philip Carrigan, Ph.D., Vice Chairman Jeanne T. Goshgarian

William M. Griffin, Ed.D., Chairman Amanda D. Howland

College of Lake County

19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, Illinois 60030-1198

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