Math, Sciences & Health Professions Division

Math, Sciences & Health Professions Division


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CAREER PROGRAMS
Associates in Applied Science Programs offer inexpensive options for students to gain employment in professional fields quickly.
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ADN/RN Nursing (Associate Degree)
Typical Length: 2 years, if general education credits are completed prior to admission
Status Required: Full-time, application required
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: Level I Nursing Certificate
Articulation Agreements: EIU Dual Enrollment, Grand Canyon, Lakeview, Olivet, Indiana Wesleyan
Labor Market*: Median Salary $67,490, Number of Jobs 2,751,000

Health Information Technology
Typical Length: 2 years including summer
Status Required: Full-time or Part-time, application required
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: Medical Coding and Health Data Analyst
Articulation Agreements: ISU accepts students
Labor Market*: Median Salary $55,560, Number of Jobs 188,600

Radiologic Technology
Typical Length: 2 years including summer
Status Required: Full-time, application required
Certificates Available Prior to Degree: None
Articulation Agreements: None
Labor Market*: Median Salary $58,120, Number of Jobs 230,600

*Source for Labor Market Information: Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics, Posted 2017.

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CAREER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Obtain a certificate in a practical career in one year or less.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Advanced
Typical Length: 1 year including summers
Status Required: Full-time, application required
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: None
Labor Market*: Median Salary $63,630, Numbers of Jobs 112,700

Echocardiography - Advanced
Typical Length: 1 year including summers
Status Required: Full-time, application required
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: None
Labor Market*: Median Salary $63,630, Numbers of Jobs 112,700

Health Information Technology Medical Coding
Typical Length: 1 year for full-time, if college ready
Status Required: Full-time or Part-time
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: None
Articulation Agreements: DACC HIT Associates
Labor Market*: Median Salary $37,110, Numbers of Jobs 188,600

Practical Nursing Level I
Typical Length: 2 years for full-time, if general education credits are completed prior to admission
Status Required: Full-time
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: None
Articulation Agreements: DACC Nursing Associates
Labor Market*: LPN data not available

HIT Health Data Analyst Certificate

Healthcare Billing Management Certificate

Cancer Registry Management Certificate

*Source for Labor Market Information: Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics, Posted 2017.

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TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Associate of Science & Arts are available within specific program areas.

Typical Length: 2 years for full-time students, if college ready
Status Required: Full-time or Part-time
Articulation Agreements: Several Illinois Colleges, see advising for more details
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Coordinated Engineering Program
Typical Length: 2 years for full-time students, if college ready
Status Required: Full-time or Part-time
Articulation Agreements: Several Illinois Colleges, see advising for more details
Labor Market*: Median Salary $83,590 (varies with major), Number of Jobs 277,500

Health Information Technology
Typical Length: 2 years including summer
Status Required: Full-time or Part-time, application required
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: Medical Coding
Articulation Agreements: ISU accepts students
Labor Market*: Median Salary $55,560, Number of Jobs 188,600

ADN/RN Nursing (Associate Degree)
Typical Length: 2 years, if general education credits are completed prior to admission
Status Required: Full-time, application required
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: Level I Nursing Certificate
Articulation Agreements: EIU Dual Enrollment, Grand Canyon, Lakeview, Olivet, Indiana Wesleyan
Labor Market*: Median Salary $67,490, Number of Jobs 2,751,000

*Source for Labor Market Information: Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics, Posted 2017.

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MAJORS TRANSFER CURRICULUM
In addition to Associates degrees that are articulated with four-year institutions, our Division offers many courses that transfer into Bachelors programs at four-year institutions. These courses are designed to provide the foundational building blocks for math and science majors.

Typical Length: 2 years for full-time students, if college ready
Status Required: Full-time or Part-time
Articulation Agreements: Several Illinois Colleges, see advising for more details
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Biology Majors
Chemistry Majors
Mathematics Majors
Physics Majors
Wellness Majors
Pre-Veterinarian Majors

Sports Management
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: May qualify for ACE Personal Training Certificate Course
Labor Market*: Median Salary $36,160, Number of Jobs 279,100

Exercise Science
Certificates Available Prior to Completion: May qualify for ACE Personal Training Certificate Course
Labor Market*: Median Salary $36,160, Number of Jobs 279,100

*Source for Labor Market Information: Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics, Posted 2017.

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