COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES THAT TRANSFER

Students must meet the following general requirements for Associate degrees that transfer:

A.     Satisfactory completion of the maximum number of credit hours for the respective degree (A.A.; A.S.; A.E.S.; and A.F.A. in Art or Music);

B.      Completion of at least 15 credit hours at CLC. This does not include credit earned through prior learning such as proficiency examinations or credential review.

C.      Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) for all work completed at CLC;

D.     Completion of College Success Seminar (CLC 120) with a grade of D or better or completion of the course requirement through alternative methods (see College Success Seminar Milestone on this page);

E.      A grade of C or better is required for ENG 121 and 122;

F.      Satisfactory completion of the General Education Requirements for the appropriate degree.

 Special Notations for Associate Degree Requirements

A.     General Education Requirements must be filled with courses with a 1.1 (transfer course) PCS code. An exception of up to

twelve hours of courses with a 1.2 (career course) PCS code may be used as general electives in the degree; however, students should select these courses only after they have verified their transferability with an advising professional or their transfer institution. EDU 999 does not count toward this twelve-hour limit. The PCS code for each course is listed in the course descriptions starting on page 231 of this catalog.

B.      The course taken to fulfill the International/ Multicultural Education requirement is not an additional course requirement; it will count toward the Humanities and Fine Arts or the Social and Behavioral Science or general electives.

C.      Except for the International/Multicultural Education requirement, no course may be used to satisfy more than one general education requirement.

D.      Specific electives and total hours vary by degree and program.

E.      Only a limited number of MUS and KIN courses may be used toward a degree. Please see course descriptions for courses within these areas for more information.

F.       The following courses cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements and do not count in the grade point average:

PCS 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9

 College Success Seminar Milestone

College of Lake County works to prepare all students to successfully complete their goals. CLC provides a common course, College Success Seminar (CLC 120), for all new students to achieve an early milestone in their first semester and successfully launch their educational journey at CLC. Students must complete College of Lake County’s College Success Seminar (CLC 120) course with a grade of D or better to earn any of the following credentials: A.A.; A.S.; A.E.S.; A.G.S.; A.F.A. in Art or Music; and any certificate requiring 16 or more credits.

 Alternatively, students may fulfill this milestone requirement if they have completed a college degree or certificate of sixteen or more credits or completed a student success course with a grade of D or better at a higher education institution prior to beginning an Associate or certificate program at College of Lake County.

 Students should consult with their College and Career Navigator or Academic Success Advisor for advising about this milestone requirement.

 INTERNATIONAL/MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (I/M)

The International Multicultural Education requirement may be met by a course taken in another area. Either include one course (indicated by “+”) from the general education areas of Social/Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Fine Arts or select one of the following courses and it will be used towards elective hours (include course list). A B.A. degree at many four-year colleges may require college level foreign language.

Philosophy

The goal of the International/Multicultural Education requirement is to help prepare students to:

1.   Foster awareness and mutual respect by seeking to understand our own and other people’s cultures, characteristics, histories, conditions, social realities, issues and contributions;

2.   Live effectively in an increasingly connected global community;

3.   Bring informed multiple perspectives to the work force.

 "Reflected through this requirement is the recognition that “diversity is an essential and defining characteristic of our nation – of the world – and the conviction that this diversity can enrich all of us if we respect, value, and cultivate it.”

— Janice R. Welsch (1999), Preface Cultural Diversity: Curriculum, Classroom, and Climate.

 Requirement

Students pursuing transfer degrees (A.A./A.S./ A.E.S./A.F.A.) are required to pass an I/M course that focuses primarily on the underrepresented groups within the United States or on the culture of a society outside the United States. Courses may fulfill a core General Education requirement or elective requirement while at the same time satisfying the international/ multicultural emphasis. Students should meet with an Academic Success Advisor or consult the catalog for appropriate courses.

 I/M Course Criteria

Courses may be in any discipline and will seek to promote a more reasoned understanding of human diversity within the United States or within a society outside the United States. See the lists below for courses that meet the I/M Education requirement criteria.

 Expected Learning Outcomes

Approved I/M courses must demonstrate all of the following learning outcomes. Upon successful completion of an I/M course, students will be able to:

1.   Describe the significant conditions and contributions of (a) traditionallyunderrepresented groups within the United States or (b) of world societies;

2.   Develop an informed perspective on (a) traditionally under-represented groups in the United States or (b) world societies;

3.   Explore and utilize the information and ideas generated in class to compare and contrast their own background, beliefs, and values

MULTIPLE TRANSFER DEGREES

A College of Lake County student may petition for multiple transfer degrees when applying to graduate. The following requirements

must be met:

1.   All degree requirements for each degree being sought must be met, and

2.   Twelve additional hours of semester credit must be earned at the College of Lake County outside of credits earned toward the first degree. The additional 12 hours of credit may not be applied toward the first degree earned.

Contact an Academic Success Advisor for more information.

STEPS TO GRADUATE

Graduation Planning

Academic success advisors and faculty help students determine if they are meeting or have met the graduation requirements to earn a degree or certificate. Students may contact

the Advising Center for more information at (847) 543-2060, or in Room B118 on the Grayslake Campus.

1.  Meet with an Academic Success Advisor to make sure you are meeting the requirements for the catalog term you are following.

2.  At least one semester before you plan to complete your degree or certificate, submit a a Request to Graduate available through the Graduation tile in Student

Center. The deadline for students graduating in the fall is October 1, Spring Semester is February 15 and Summer Session is July 1.

3.  You will receive the results of the evaluation of your petition approximately four to six weeks after the petition deadline for the term you have designated as completing your requirements.

4.  Official transcripts cannot be issued if there are any outstanding bills to the college. See payment options at www.clcillinois.edu/payment.

 Diplomas are mailed out approximately six to eight weeks after the end of the term you have graduated. Diplomas will be sent via USPS to the address on file. Make sure to verify your current address is on file prior to graduation. Duplicate diplomas can be purchased for $15 per diploma. To order a duplicate diploma, go to www.clcillinois.edu/studentforms and complete the Duplicate Diploma Request Form. A commencement ceremony is held annually in the month of May for summer/fall graduates and spring/summer candidates. To participate in the commencement ceremony, students should submit a Petition to Graduate by the spring petition deadline of February 15. This includes students planning to graduate Summer Session. Information about the commencement ceremony can be found at www.clcillinois.edu/commencement.

 CLC may identify students who have completed a program but have not petitioned to graduate, and “auto-award” the degree or certificate. Students must meet specific criteria to be eligible for an auto-award, and the college does not guarantee all students who have completed their program will be selected. Students should always submit a Request to Graduate when planning to complete any degree or certificate program. Students who received auto-awarded degrees and certificates are not eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony.

TRANSCRIPTS

You may request an official transcript of your CLC academic record online through myStudentCenter or by going to www.clcillinois.edu/transcripts. There is a $10 fee per CLC Official transcript request.

 Electronic Official transcripts will be sent almost instantly. Paper Official transcripts will be mailed within 24 hours. If you have an outstanding financial obligation to the college, your transcript will not be released until the obligation has been cleared. A one-time waiver of official transcript fees is available to eligible students. To be eligible to receive this waiver, students must be currently enrolled or have been enrolled in the prior academic (fall or spring) term. Students must also meet financial need criteria. For more information, visit www.clcillinois.edu/transcripts.

 If you would like to pick up your transcript order instead of having it mailed, you may do so in the Welcome and One Stop Center, B114, Grayslake Campus during normal business hours. You must present a photo ID in order to have the transcript released. If someone is picking up the transcript on your behalf, you must include that person’s name on your transcript request and that person must also present a photo ID when picking up your transcript. It is important to note that since it takes time to process your transcript request, you are advised to call the Welcome and One Stop Center to make sure the transcript is available before arriving to pick it up.

 Unofficial college transcripts are free of charge and students are encouraged to review and use unofficial transcripts as often as needed. Unofficial college transcripts are available anytime through myStudentCenter. Ordering official transcripts should only be done when unofficial transcripts will not suffice. Official transcripts are usually only needed at the final step of admissions, transferring credits to a four-year college or university and after acceptance of new employment.

JOINT AGREEMENTS

Joint Agreements – CAREERS

The College of Lake County participates in the CAREERS (Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources) partnership with other Illinois community colleges. CAREERS allows students from participating community colleges to enter programs leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate offered at participating colleges and pay in-district tuition rates. CAREERS applies to screening in limited enrollment programs such as Health Information Technology, Surgical Technology, Medical Imaging, Nursing and Dental Hygiene. For information on how the CAREERS agreement works with limited enrollment health career programs, please refer to the specific health career program page.

Students who reside in a participating district and are interested in a CLC program that is not offered by their home district may be eligible for in-district tuition. For these programs, in-district tuition rates may be available upon presentation of a Joint Agreement Authorization form. Authorization forms are obtained at the home district college.

Students living in CLC’s district who are interested in a program not offered by CLC may be eligible for in-district tuition while attending a participating college. Students should contact the contact the Welcome and One Stop Center at (847) 543-2061 for program information and authorization to register at the appropriate school.

The following schools participate in the CAREERS Agreement:

 •   Black Hawk College

•   Carl Sandburg College

•   City Colleges of Chicago

•   College of DuPage

•   Danville Community College

•   Elgin Community College

•   Heartland Community College

•   Highland Community College

•   Illinois Central College

•   Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

•   Illinois Valley Community College

•   John A. Logan College

•   John Wood Community College

•   Joliet Junior College

•   Kankakee Community College

•   Kaskaskia College

•   Kishwaukee College

•   Lake Land College

•   Lewis and Clark Community College

•   Lincoln Land Community College

•   McHenry County College

•   Moraine Valley Community College

•   Morton College

•   Oakton Community College

•   Parkland College

•   Prairie State College

•   Rend Lake College

•   Richland Community College

•   Rock Valley College

•   Sauk Valley Community College

•   Shawnee Community College

•   South Suburban College

•   Southeastern Community College

•   Southwestern Illinois College

•   Spoon River College

•   Triton College

•   Waubonsee Community College

•   William Rainey Harper College

JOINT AGREEMENT WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS

The College of Lake County has additional agreements with other colleges, such as Gateway Technical College. This agreement is similar to the CAREERS agreement and may provide eligible students the advantage of in-district tuition. All programs have been planned with the assistance of citizen’s advisory committees to meet local and regional employment needs. They have also been planned in conformity with the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois State Board of Education.

 Gateway Technical College

400 County Rd. H, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Gateway Technical College residents will be assessed a slightly higher tuition rate upon presentation of the Joint Agreement Authorization.

Programs Offered by College of Lake County

Automotive Collision Repair (A.A.S. and Certificate)

Dental Hygiene (A.A.S.)**

Digital A/V Production and Editing (A.A.S.) Electrician Apprenticeship (A.A.S.)

Health and Wellness Promotion

• Health and Wellness Promotion (A.A.S.)

• Personal Training (Certificate)

•  Wellness Coaching (Certificate) Laser/Photonics/Optics

• Applied Lasers (Certificate)

• Biophotonics (Certificate)

•  Laser/Photonics/Optics (Certificate) Machine Tool Trades (A.A.S.)

Medical Imaging

• Computed Tomography (Certificate)

•  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Certificate)

• Medical Imaging (A.A.S.)

Legal Studies (A.A.S. and Certificate) Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate) Sustainable Agriculture (Certificate) TESOL (Certificate)

Yoga Teacher (Certificate)Automotive Collision Repair (A.A.S. and Certificate)

Dental Hygiene (A.A.S.)**

Digital A/V Production and Editing (A.A.S.) Electrician Apprenticeship (A.A.S.)

Health and Wellness Promotion

• Health and Wellness Promotion (A.A.S.)

• Personal Training (Certificate)

•  Wellness Coaching (Certificate) Laser/Photonics/Optics

• Applied Lasers (Certificate)

• Biophotonics (Certificate)

•  Laser/Photonics/Optics (Certificate) Machine Tool Trades (A.A.S.)

Medical Imaging

• Computed Tomography (Certificate)

•  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Certificate)

• Medical Imaging (A.A.S.)

Legal Studies (A.A.S. and Certificate) Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate) Sustainable Agriculture (Certificate) TESOL (Certificate)

Yoga Teacher (CertificatAutomotive Collision Repair (A.A.S. and Certificate)

Dental Hygiene (A.A.S.)**

Digital A/V Production and Editing (A.A.S.) Electrician Apprenticeship (A.A.S.)

Health and Wellness Promotion

• Health and Wellness Promotion (A.A.S.)

• Personal Training (Certificate)

•  Wellness Coaching (Certificate) Laser/Photonics/Optics

• Applied Lasers (Certificate)

• Biophotonics (Certificate)

•  Laser/Photonics/Optics (Certificate) Machine Tool Trades (A.A.S.)

Medical Imaging

• Computed Tomography (Certificate)

•  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Certificate)

• Medical Imaging (A.A.S.)

Legal Studies (A.A.S. and Certificate) Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate) Sustainable Agriculture (Certificate) TESOL (Certificate)

Yoga Teacher (Certificate)

Programs Offered by Gateway Technical College

 Aeronautics-Pilot Training (A.A.S.)* Architectural-Structural Engineering

Technician (A.A.S.) Barber (DIP)*

Building Trades-Carpentry (DIP) Cosmetology (DIP)*

Dental Assistant (DIP)*

Diesel Equipment Mechanic (DIP) Diesel Equipment Technology (A.A.S.) Diesel Mechanic Assistant (Certificate) Facilities Maintenance (DIP)

Graphic Communications (A.A.S.) Industrial/Mobile Hydraulic

Mechanic (Certificate) Interior Design (A.A.S.)

IT- Data Analytics Specialist (A.A.S.) LPN Bridge to Nursing (A.A.S.)*