Guide to Enrolling Course Sampler

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1 Guide to Enrolling Course Sampler CLC Classes Spring 2016 A

2 CLC Classes Spring 2016 Use this publication as a two-part resource. 1. Learn how to get started and find other basic information in the Guide to Enrolling. 2. Get a taste of the courses we offer in the Course Sampler. Part 1: Guide to Enrolling 1. How to apply and enroll Transfer and career programs Earn a degree online Debt-free education Tuition payment and installment plan Study abroad Support for your success Part 2: Course Sampler Looking for food for thought on what courses you might take? Our course sampler beginning on page 10 offers some tempting possibilities. Get details on the featured courses and many, many more at 2. Transfer course assortment Soul-enriching pleasures Courses for career advancement Courses to taste-test a new career 2

3 Guide to enrolling at CLC New to CLC? Apply and enroll online. 1. Go to 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. Returning CLC student Search for Spring term classes and register using your student portal at myclc.clcillinois.edu. Payment Information on tuition, payment options, installment plans and due dates is on pages 6-7. Additional details at How to find courses: Browse and select courses offered by term (e.g. Spring 2016) Access the Advanced Search, which allows you to narrow your search criteria by campus location, time, instructor, etc. Want to use your mobile phone to search classes? Get our mobile app at View or download a printable PDF listing all the classes being offered. Questions? CLC enrollment representative (847) Open registration starts November 5. Spring Semester Classes begin January 19. 3

4 GUIDE TO ENROLLING AT CLC What we offer 48 transfer majors... CLC can take you 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 Illinois State University Lake Forest College Loyola University Marquette University Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Northeastern Illinois University 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 Complete your freshman and sophomore years at CLC and your junior and senior years at a four-year college or university. Big savings 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 See the entire list of majors at 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. Resources for a smooth transfer Our website has many transfer planning guides for specific colleges and universities that you can explore by institution or major. Additionally, counselors are available to work with you on planning for a successful transfer. For details, visit Transfer highlight: Engineering Pathways to U of I Through our Engineering Pathways agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, qualifying CLC students are guaranteed admission as juniors to the U of I s College of Engineering. For details, visit 4

5 Find courses: Plus career degree programs and certificates Quick path to 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. Associate in Applied Science degree programs were created to 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. Compare some well-paying associate degree occupation salaries* Automotive Service Technician $40,300 Computer Support Specialist $50,400 Paralegal $47,900 Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician $55,800 Engineering Technician $59,900 Dental Hygienist $74,400 Median annual salaries for the Chicago area, according Source for salary to the data: careerinfonet.org. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Illinois Department of Employment Security as reported at www. careerinfo.org. Salary figures refer to the median for all workers in the field, not to entry-level salaries. Gainful employment data is at www/clcillinois.edu/gainfulemployment. For more information, visit Earn a degree online You can complete an Associate in Arts degree online as well as many courses for the Associate in Applied Science degree and career certificates. 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. Search online classes at Use the 800 prefix numbers for online courses and 600 prefix for blended (part online/part face-to-face) classes. 5

6 GUIDE TO ENROLLING AT CLC Debt-free education CLC costs per credit hour District Resident Out-of-District Resident Out-of-State/ International Tuition $ Fees $22.00 Total $ Tuition $ Fees $22.00 Total $ Tuition $ Fees $22.00 Total $ Payment options Cash, check, credit card, echeck, third-party billing and more. For complete information on payment options, visit 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 Financial aid Review the financial aid process at Apply early at (CLC s school code is ) 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. Complete information about payment and financial aid is at Questions about payment, call (847) Help with financial aid concerns, call (847)

7 Find courses: Spring 2016 Tuition payment deadlines If you register during these periods: The due date is: The drop date is: November 2, 2015 through January 6, 2016 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Thursday, January 7, 2016 * January 7, 2016 through February 2, 2016 Next business day after enrollment 2nd business day after enrollment February 4, 2016 and later Three weeks from enrollment No drop scheduled Installment Payment Deadlines Last Day to Enroll Down Payment Required Number of Payments Months of Payment Installment Payment on the 5 th of the month December 3, 2015 none 5 Dec to April 2016 December 31, 2015 none 4 January to April 2016 January 27, 2016 none 3 February to April 2016 February 24, % 2 March to April 2016 Installment Payment on the 20 th of the month November 18, 2015 none 6 Nov to April 2016 December 17, 2015 none 5 Dec to April 2016 January 15, 2016 none 4 January to April 2016 February 10, % 3 February to April 2016 February 27, % 2 March to April 2016 Deferred Plan - Financial Aid Students Only Installment Payment on the 5 th of the month February 27, 2016 none 3 March to May 2016 Example: If a student enrolls in a class on January 8, 2016, the student must pay in full or sign up for the payment plan on January 9th, 2016 by 11:59 p.m. to avoid classes being dropped on January 10, 2016 at 6 a.m. We re paperless! Watch for notifications of your tuition bill statements. Sign up for online refund payment at 7

8 GUIDE TO ENROLLING AT CLC Support for your success with flexible options We offer many services to help you succeed tutoring, academic and career planning, library research help and much more. Explore these services at 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) 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 8

9 Find courses: Study abroad Upcoming overseas study trips (2016) Cuba, March Participants enroll in: ART 121 Introduction to Art (3 credit hours) and/or HUM 121 Introduction to Humanities (3 credit hours) Northern Europe Netherlands, Belgium, France, (Paris), May Participants enroll in: ART 241 Art History II (3 credit hours) or HUM 121 Introduction to Humanities (3 credit hours) Japan, May 15 to June 5 Participants enroll in: ENG 127 Introduction to Linguistics (3 credit hours) Tanzania, Africa, May 20 to June 6 Participants enroll in: SOC Social Problems: Civic Engagement Project (3 credit hours) Xi an, China, Fall Semester August to December, 2016 Xi an International University (XAIU) in Xi an, China, is home to the CLC-XAIU American Culture Center, a hub of intercultural exchange and learning at the XAIU campus. CLC is the only U.S. community college to have such a culture center in China. For details on these study trips, as well as information about other semester abroad opportunities, visit 9

10 2016 Spring Course Sampler Is college transfer your goal? Choose an appealing assortment CLC offers a large menu of transfer courses, each approved under the Illinois Articulation Agreement. Here are some to get you started. Accounting and Business ACC 121 Financial Accounting ACC 122 Managerial Accounting BUS 214 Advertising Art ART 121 ART 240 ART 241 ART 260 Intro. to Art History of Art I History of Art II History of Photography Anthropology ANT 121 Intro. to Anthropology ANT 221 Cultural Anthropology ANT 222 Intro. to Physical Anthropology ANT 224 Intro. to Archaeology ANT 228 Cross-Cultural Relationships Biology/Chemistry BIO 120 Environmental Biology BIO 123 BIO 127 BIO 149 BIO 141 BIO 161 BIO 162 Principles of Biology Intro. to Evolution Environmental Biology with Lab Concepts in Biology General Biology I General Biology II CHM 120 Chemical Concepts CHM 121 General Chemistry I CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 140 Chemistry for a Changing World CHM 142 Chemistry for a Changing World with Lab CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II Communication CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech CMM 124 Oral Interpretation Computers CIT 120 Intro. to Computers CIT 141 Programming in C+ MCS 140 Programming for Engineering and Science MCS 141 Computer Science I MCS 142 Computer Science II Criminal Justice CRJ 121 Intro. to Criminal Justice CRJ 123 Intro. to Criminology CRJ 124 Penology and Corrections CRJ 229 Juvenile Delinquency How to get course details For info on course sections, dates, times and locations go to In the search tool, enter the course title (e.g., English Composition I) in the Search by Keyword box. A link to a printer-friendly listing of all courses is also available on this web page. Earth Science and Related ESC 120 Earth Science ESC 121 Physical Geography ESC 123 Intro. to Meteorology ESC 124 Oceanography ESC 125 Geology of National Parks ESC 127 Intro. to Meteorology with Lab ESC 128 Great Mysteries of the Earth ESC 129 Severe and Hazardous Weather 10

11 Find courses: ESC 140 ESC 141 ESC 224 HRT 111 Intro. to Astronomy with lab Intro. to Astronomy Environmental Geology Intro. to Horticulture Economics ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 222 Principles of Microeconomics Engineering EGR 121 Engineering Graphics EGR 125 Engineering Statistics EGR 222 Engineering Mechanics of Materials EGR 225 Engineering Dynamics EGR 260 Intro. to Circuit Analysis MET 111 Manufacturing Processes English ENG 121 English Composition I ENG 122 English Composition II ENG 123 Mass Communications ENG 124 Newswriting I ENG 126 Advanced Composition: Scientific/Technical ENG 129 Women in Literature ENG 223 Early American Literature ENG 227 Intro. to Shakespeare ENG 228 World Literature ENG 229 American Literature 20 th Century to Present ENG 243 Intro. to Fiction ENG 244 Mythology and Fairy Tales ENG 249 Children s Literature Geography GEG 120 Principles of Physical Geography GEG 121 Physical Geography GEG 122 Cultural Geography GEG 123 World Regional Geography History HST 121 History of Western Civilization to 1500 HST 122 History of Western Civilization from 1500 HST 126 History of Non-Western World since 1500 HST 221 U.S. History to 1876 HST 222 U.S. History 1876 to Present HST 246 History of Latin America from 1825 Humanities GXS 121 Intro. to Gender Studies GXS 229 Sex, Gender and Power HUM 121 Intro. to Humanities I HUM 122 Intro. to Humanities II HUM 123 Intro. to Film HUM 126 Intro. to the Performing Arts HUM 127 Critical Thinking HUM 128 Intro to Mid-Eastern Civilizations HUM 129 Intro. to East Asian Civilization HUM 140 Intro. to International Film HUM 141 World Humanities 20/21 Century HUM 221 American Decades HUM 222 Film and Society HUM 226 Women and the Arts Languages FRN 222 Intermediate French II JPN 222 Intermediate Japanese II SPA 222 Intermediate Spanish II SPA 223 Spanish Civilization I SPA 224 Spanish Civilization II Performing Arts MUS 124 Intro. to Music MUS 224 Music Literature DNC 240 The Art of Dance Philosophy PHI 121 Intro. to Philosophy PHI 122 Logic PHI 123 Philosophy of Religion PHI 125 Intro. to Ethics PHI 126 World Religions PHI 221 Asian Philosophy THE 121 Intro. to Theatre I THE 123 Diversity in American Theatre THE 125 Principles of Acting THE 126 Stagecraft Course SAMPLER 11

12 2016 SPRING COURSE SAMPLER Build your own ASSORTMENT. Math MTH 127 Finite Mathematics I MTH 140 Contemporary Mathematics MTH 141 Quantitative Literacy MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I MTH 146 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II MTH 221 Math for Elementary Teaching II MTH 222 Elementary Statistics MTH 224 Calculus for Business and Social Science Science MTH 225 Intro. to Linear Algebra MTH 227 Ordinary Differential Equations MTH 244 Discrete Mathematics MTH 246 Calculus Analytic Geometry III Physics PHY 120 PHY 121 PHY 123 Practical Aspects of Physics General Physics I Physics for Science and Engineering I Political Science PSC 121 American National Politics PSC 122 State and Local Politics PSC 221 Comparative Political Systems PSC 222 International Relations Psychology PSY 121 Intro. to Psychology PSY 220 Lifespan Development PSY 222 Child Growth and Development PSY 223 Abnormal Psychology PSY 225 Social Psychology PSY 226 Adolescent Development Sociology SOC 121 Intro. to Sociology SOC 222 Social Problems SOC 224 Sociology of the Family SOC 225 Class, Race and Gender SOC 229 Sex, Gender and Power How to get course details For info on course sections, dates, times and locations go to In the search tool, enter the course title (e.g., English Composition I) in the Search by Keyword box. A link to a printer-friendly listing of all courses is also available on this web page. 12

13 Find courses: Experience soul-enriching pleasures For Writers: ENG 222 Creative Writing ENG 224 Creating Writing II For Artists: ART 129 Photography I ART 149 Digital Photography I ART 124 Drawing I ART 127 Drawing II ART 128 Watercolor I ART 220 Watercolor II ART 222 Computer Art I ART 224 Painting I ART 225 Figure Drawing ART 227 Painting II ART 226 Ceramics I ART 246 Ceramics II For Performers: DNC 121 Intro. to Ballet I DNC 122 Modern Dance Technique I DNC 123 Jazz Technique I DNC 141 Beginning Hip Hop DNC 143 Beginning Tap MUS 120 Vocal Ensembles MUS 123 Wind Ensemble MUS 141 Applied Music-Voice I MUS 143 Applied Music Piano I MUS 144 Applied Music Jazz Piano I MUS 147 Guitar Class I MUS 241 Applied Music Voice II MUS 243 Applied Music Piano II THE 125 Principles of Acting For more options, go to FOOD for thought. 13

14 2016 SPRING COURSE SAMPLER Taste for the unusual? These courses (approved under the Illinois Articulation Agreement for transfer) will more than satisfy. Hungry for career advancement? Computer Information Technology CIT 113 Introduction to SQL CIT 132 Linux Operating System CIT 141 Programming in C++ CIT 152 Network Security Fundamentals CIT 155 Introduction to Computer Forensics CIT 173 PHP Programming CIT 216 Microsoft.NET Framework Programming CIT 258 Network Forensics Office Skills AOS 113 Comprehensive Word Processing AOS 118 Advanced Word Processing/ Desktop Publishing AOS 215 Presentation Software AOS 239 Social Media/Social Networking in Business ART Special Topics in Art Portfolio Development ENG English Comp I Mindfulness ENG English Comp II Horror ENG /019 English Comp II The Comic Book ENG English Comp II Star Wars ENG English Comp II Harry Potter ENG English Comp II The Pop Star ENG English Comp II Detective Fiction ENG English Comp II Gender and Sexuality HUM Critical Thinking Supreme Court Cases PHI /800 Intro. to Philosophy Philosophy of Reality TV PHI Intro. to Philosophy Philosophy and Yoga PHI Philosophy of Religion Philosophy of Spirituality THE Special Topics in Theatre Stage Combat THE Special Topics in Theatre Intro. to Theatrical Costumes Digital Design DMD 116 Web Design and Development DMD 157 Introduction to Animation DMD 218 Advanced Web Design and Development DMD 233 Digital Video Editing CPA Preparation ACC 121 Financial Accounting ACC 122 Managerial Accounting ACC 213 Federal Tax Accounting II ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting I ACC 222 Intermediate Accounting II SPICE UP your resume 14

15 Find courses: Taste-test a new career Interested in a whole new career? Here are some intriguing options to consider. Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics What you will learn: Skills to become an in-demand technician in a field that combines expertise in mechanics, electronics, computer controls, hydraulics and pneumatics. What you can earn: Median annual salary in the Chicago area is $56,700. What to take to start: ARM 111 Fundamentals of High-Tech Manufacturing I Automotive Collision Repair What the career is about: The technical and aesthetic skills to use equipment like pneumatic hammers, power buffers and trim and molding tools to repair a damaged car body. What you can earn: Median annual salary in the Chicago area is $51,600. What to take to start: ACR 110 Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology What you will learn: High-tech and traditional mechanical skills for an indemand, successful career working in an auto dealer s service department or other repair shop. What you can earn: Median annual salary in the Chicago area is $40,300. What to take to start: AUT 110 Introduction to Automotive Technology Computerized Numerical Control What you will learn: How to input highly-detailed instructions into computer-controlled equipment to perform precision machining jobs on metal or plastic. What you can earn: Median annual salary in the Chicago area is $50,600. What to take to start: CNC 110 CNC Operations CNC 115 CNC Programming Electrical Engineering Technology What you will learn: To be a technician assisting engineers in research and laboratory work and to install, repair and maintain devices and equipment in wide-ranging industries. What you can earn: Median annual salary in the Chicago area is $50,600. What to take to start: EET 170 DC Circuit Fundamentals HVAC Engineering Technology What you will learn: The skills to install, fix and maintain heating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and troubleshoot building problems like poor insulation and leaks. What you can earn: Median annual salary in the Chicago area is $55,800. What to take to start: HET 110 Basic Refrigeration Systems HET 111 HVACR Electricity Laser/Photonics What you will learn: To use fiber optic laser and computer-controlled adaptive optics technology. You will be prepared for a position as a lab technician, system installer, troubleshooting/repair technician or sales and marketing representative. What you can earn: Median annual salary in Illinois is $62,300. What to take to start: LPO 111 Fundamentals of Light and Lasers Mechanical Engineering Technology What you will learn: Design and operation of mechanical equipment and robotics. What you can earn: Median annual salary in the Chicago area is $54,500. What to take to start: MET 111 Manufacturing Processes More information about these and other exciting career preparation programs at CLC is at: How to get course details For info on course sections, dates, times and locations go to In the search tool, enter the course title (e.g., English Composition I) in the Search by Keyword box. Source for salary data: Bureau of Labor Statistics and Illinois Department of Employment Security as reported at or mynextmove.org. Salary figures refer to the median for all workers in the field, not to entry-level salaries. A link to a printer-friendly listing of all courses is also available on this web page. 15

16 College of Lake County West Washington Street Grayslake, Illinois CLC Classes (USPS ) is published by the College of Lake County monthly except March, April, September and November. Periodicals Postage paid at Grayslake, IL with additional entries. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to CLC Classes, College of Lake County West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL ECRWSS RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER October 2015 Volume 21, No. 4 CLC Classes 2016 Grayslake Campus West Washington Street, Grayslake, Illinois Lakeshore Campus 33 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, Illinois Open registration starts November 5. Spring Semester Classes begin January 19. Southlake Campus 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, Illinois (847) College of Lake County Board of Trustees The College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer meeting Title IX requirements. Richard A. Anderson, Secretary Philip Carrigan, Ph.D., Vice Chairman Jeanne T. Goshgarian William M. Griffin, Ed.D., Chairman Amanda D. Howland Barbara D. Oilschlager Lynda C. Paul Yesenia Mata, Student Trustee College President, Jerry W. Weber, Ph.D.