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1 Ivy Tech Community College School of Liberal arts and sciences Changing Lives IVY-LINE ( ) ivytech.edu ivytech.edu 0907

2 Changing Lives 23 Campuses. More than 110,000 students. With 23 campuses throughout Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College allows students to take classes close to home or work. We also offer classes in more than 75 communities, bringing us closer to an even greater number of cities and towns. Elkhart STEUBEN LA GRANGE Michigan City Gary South Bend East Chicago LA PORTE ST JOSEPH ELKHART Valparaiso NOBLE DE KALB PORTER MARSHALL KOSCIUSKO LAKE STARKE Warsaw WHITLEY ALLEN JASPER PULASKI NEWTON FULTON Fort Wayne MIAMI WABASH Logansport HUNTINGTON WHITE CASS WELLS ADAMS BENTON CARROLL GRANT HOWARD Lafayette Marion BLACKFORD Kokomo WARREN JAY TIPPECANOE CLINTON TIPTON DELAWARE FOUNTAIN MADISON Muncie MONTGOMERY BOONE HAMILTON RANDOLPH Anderson VERMILLION HANCOCK HENRY Richmond HENDRICKS Indianapolis WAYNE PARKE PUTNAM MARION RUSH FAYETTE UNION MORGAN JOHNSON SHELBY Terre Haute VIGO OWEN FRANKLIN CLAY BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR Bloomington Columbus RIPLEY DEARBORN BROWN SULLIVAN GREENE MONROE Lawrenceburg JENNINGS JACKSON OHIO MARTIN LAWRENCE JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND Madison DAVIESS SCOTT KNOX ORANGE WASHINGTON CLARK PIKE Sellersburg DUBOIS GIBSON CRAWFORD FLOYD WARRICK POSEY VANDERBURGH Evansville SPENCER PERRY HARRISON School of Liberal Arts And Sciences General Studies Liberal Arts Professional Communication Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana 8 Schools Programs. unlimited opportunities. School of Applied Science and Engineering Technology School of Business School of Education School of Fine Arts and Design School of Health Sciences School of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Public and Social Services School of Technology

3 INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Whether you re looking for a better job, a promotion, or just an increase in salary, a degree from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana can help you get what you want. We offer the most affordable tuition in the state, something else is waiting for you at ivy tech Community College. credits that transfer, campuses close to home, flexible schedules, and online classes, making Ivy Tech the perfect Get ready for a new experience. As a community college, Ivy Tech offers more for choice for career-minded students. All of our programs are developed with input from employers in today s students than ever before. Many campuses offer extracurricular activities as well as fastest-growing fields, giving you a relevant, career-focused education. Our goal is to help you make the most of social and academic clubs. Most importantly, you ll get to spend time with people like your time and your future. you who share common interests and goals. Whether you re grabbing a coffee on campus or finding a place in student government, there s always something for you. When you want an affordable start to a four-year degree in a liberal arts or science field, Ivy Tech Community College is a great choice. By taking your first two years of classes at Ivy Tech, you can save an average of 50 percent in tuition costs. You ll be prepared to transfer to a bachelor s degree-granting college or university, and you ll leave school with considerably less debt. Change your life, and change your future by earning a degree from Ivy Tech Community College. Contact us today to learn more about programs offered in your area. To learn more about employment and salary information for the careers described in this brochure, visit the U.S. Department of Labor s Bureau of Labor Statistics website at and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website at Changing Lives 8 ivytech.edu 1

4 General Studies It s your future. Make the most of it. ivy online The General Studies program also can be completed online. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. With an associate of science degree in General Studies from Ivy Tech Community College, you ll have the foundation you need to pursue a four-year degree. General Studies is an individualized, multi-disciplinary program that gives you a great deal of flexibility in choosing a career path. In completing this degree, you acquire a broad educational background that allows you to choose a major as a college junior when you transfer to a four-year college or university. A degree from Ivy Tech Community College gives you the flexibility to choose what s right for you. And for many of our students, including Liberal Arts majors, that means credits that transfer to other colleges and universities. In just two years, Ivy Tech can get you closer to the degree you want, and our affordable tuition means that you ll graduate with much less debt. No matter where you want to end up, Ivy Tech Community College is a great place to start. At Ivy Tech I m surrounded by people who care about me and where I m headed. Lara Ritz, Ivy Tech Community College student 2 3

5 Liberal Arts Ivy Tech s Liberal Arts program provides you with an associate of science or associate of arts degree so you can transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor s degree in a Liberal Arts major. You ll receive broad exposure to a traditional Liberal Arts course of study, including art, English, literature, psychology, philosophy, music, sociology, history, social sciences, and laboratory sciences. Although most studies use this degree as the foundation of a bachelor s degree, you can also start a career in select fields. English and communication Ivy Tech s English and Communication concentration focuses on composition, communication, and literature. Sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills and prepare to transfer to a fouryear college or university English program. Foreign Language There have never been more career opportunities for bilingual speakers. Ivy Tech s foreign language concentration gets you started on a four-year degree, giving you the fundamentals you ll need to succeed. Life and Physical Sciences Our Life and Physical Sciences concentration is designed for students who plan to pursue further study in science. Classroom and laboratory time will prepare you to continue on to a bachelor s degree in the field of your choice. Mathematics Study algebra, geometry, calculus, and other topics in math at Ivy Tech Community College, and you ll be ready to move on to a four-year degree in this field. At Ivy Tech, whenever I had a question, my instructors would sit down with me and help me. They ll do anything for you. It was a very, very positive experience. Lisa Schoenradt, Ivy Tech Community College graduate Humanities Ivy Tech s Humanities concentration brings together studies in history, literature, philosophy and other related disciplines. Students will learn valuable critical thinking and analytical skills and be prepared to continue on toward a bachelor s degree in Humanities. Social and behavioral sciences As a student in Ivy Tech s Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration, you ll study human behavior and social and economic systems in preparation for further study in economics, political science, psychology, or sociology. 4 5

6 Professional Communication School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Programs Degree/certificate Programs Ivy Tech Community College offers more than 150 programs and concentrations statewide, including in the traditional classroom setting and online. The chart below includes our School of Liberal Arts and Sciences programs. Many of our students, including General Studies and Liberal Arts majors, choose to transfer their credits to four-year colleges and universities. * We also have included examples of the careers you might pursue as a Professional Communication major. Use this chart to explore the options available to you at our 23 campuses statewide. *Credits transfer at the discretion of the receiving institution. Be sure to inquire about your specific area of study. AREA OF STUDY GARY VALPARAISO EAST CHICAGO MICHIGAN CITY SOUTH BEND WARSAW ELKHART FORT WAYNE LAFAYETTE KOKOMO LOGANSPORT MUNCIE ANDERSON MARION TERRE HAUTE INDIANAPOLIS RICHMOND COLUMBUS MADISON LAWRENCEBURG EVANSVILLE SELLERSBURG BLOOMINGTON Career Examples No matter what career you re considering, communications skills are in high demand by employers. Ivy Tech s Professional Communication concentration provides you with the problem solving skills, communication and writing abilities, and background you need to succeed on the job or through further study at a four-year college or university. In this interdisciplinary program, students take coursework in the fields of communication arts, English, and electronic media, where you ll learn to customize messages for specific audiences and environments. Your classes also will teach you how to plan and manage communication projects both individually and as part of a team, design and use graphics effectively, and develop a clear writing and presentation style. Careers in this field Corporate Communications Public Relations Public Speaking Marketing Sales Degree: Associate of Science General Studies Transfer Degree Liberal Arts Transfer Degree Professional Communication Executive Assistant, Writer Information is valid as of this document s publication date. Please visit for the most up-to-date information. Types of Degrees offered at ivy tech community college At Ivy Tech, you can earn a variety of two-year degrees as well as one-year technical certificates. Before you enroll, check with your local campus to see what types of degrees or certificate programs are available in your area of study. An admissions counselor can help you choose an option that matches your career aspirations. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree prepares students for a career. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum is almost entirely made up of general education and liberal arts courses. The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree prepares students for transfer to a related program at a four-year school or a career in the fine arts. Two kinds of Associate of Science (AS) Degree programs are available: programs for technical/professional fields and for liberal arts. AS programs in technical and professional areas prepare students to start their career or to transfer to four-year institutions. AS liberal arts programs prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The Certificate can be completed in fewer credit hours than other types of academic programs. Certificate programs prepare students to sit for a certification exam in a short amount of time, and are offered in fields most likely to lead to employment or promotion. The Technical Certificate (TC) is a one-year program that provides education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. I had the most dedicated group of instructors anyone could ask for. They helped me reach my goals, and I landed the job I wanted two weeks before graduation. Michael Ries, Ivy Tech Community College graduate 6 7