Lewis and Clark Community College

Problem-solving, decision-making, team leadership and imagination are key elements in making of an architect and lead to the exhilaration that comes from seeing a design idea become a physical reality. The goal is to combine specialized skill courses in drafting, architecture and relevant software skills with general-education courses so that students have a firm foundation in basic academic skills as well as skills important to green building and design. The curriculum places emphasis on development of a common set of trade skills centered on sustainable design and construction, as well as the acquisition of critical thinking, communication and problem solving ability.

The program is based on the fundamental theories of engineering graphics with advanced course work specializing in the different drafting occupations. As a drafter, you will be converting abstract ideas into a working design, whether it’s drawing a car part or a small part of a huge piece of factory machinery or rendering architectural designs into stable structures. This means preparing detailed drawings based on rough sketches, specifications, and calculations made by engineers, designers, architects, and project leaders; calculating the strength, quality, quantity and cost of materials; and testing and writing technical reports, estimates and specifications.
You'll work in L&C’s industry-standard labs, studying drafting standards and techniques and using sophisticated CAD software, including the most advanced virtual environments of solid modeling and parametric architectural modeling.

Problem-solving, decision-making, team leadership and imagination are key elements in making of an architect and lead to the exhilaration that comes from seeing a design idea become a physical reality. The goal is to combine specialized skill courses in drafting, architecture and relevant software skills with general-education courses so that students have a firm foundation in basic academic skills as well as skills important to green building and design. The curriculum places emphasis on development of a common set of trade skills centered on sustainable design and construction, as well as the acquisition of critical thinking, communication and problem solving ability.

The purpose of this program is to meet a growing need in the field of environmentally sustainable building design and construction, as performed by AAS-educated and certificate-prepared technicians who serve architectural, design, construction and other building-related organizations. The goal is to combine specialized skill courses in drafting, architecture and relevant software skills with general-education courses so that students have a firm foundation in basic academic skills as well as skills important to green building and design. The curriculum places emphasis on development of a common set of trade skills centered on sustainable design and construction, as well as the acquisition of critical thinking, communication and problem solving ability.

The program is based on the fundamental theories of engineering graphics with advanced course work specializing in the different drafting occupations. As a drafter, you will be converting abstract ideas into a working design, whether it’s drawing a car part or a small part of a huge piece of factory machinery or rendering architectural designs into stable structures. This means preparing detailed drawings based on rough sketches, specifications, and calculations made by engineers, designers, architects, and project leaders; calculating the strength, quality, quantity and cost of materials; and testing and writing technical reports, estimates and specifications.
You'll work in L&C’s industry-standard labs, studying drafting standards and techniques and using sophisticated CAD software, including the most advanced virtual environments of solid modeling and parametric architectural modeling.

The program is based on the fundamental theories of engineering graphics with advanced course work specializing in the different drafting occupations. As a drafter, you will be converting abstract ideas into a working design, whether it’s drawing a car part or a small part of a huge piece of factory machinery or rendering architectural designs into stable structures. This means preparing detailed drawings based on rough sketches, specifications, and calculations made by engineers, designers, architects, and project leaders; calculating the strength, quality, quantity and cost of materials; and testing and writing technical reports, estimates and specifications.
You'll work in L&C’s industry-standard labs, studying drafting standards and techniques and using sophisticated CAD software, including the most advanced virtual environments of solid modeling and parametric architectural modeling.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Welding is a requisite skill in today’s building boom. Put quite simply, to learn the principles of welding is to advance in the field. At Lewis and Clark Community College you will be able to take courses in Introduction to the welding industry, Metallurgy, Welding Print Reading, Oxy-fuel cutting and welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe Welding, Fabrication and Layout, Inspecting and Testing Welds, and Preparation to become a Certified Welding Inspector.

Our facilities have the latest in technology, from handheld scanners to computerized alignment and diagnostic equipment. As a student, you will learn to diagnose and correct problems, repair and replace parts, and make adjustments to all systems. With this added training from L&C, your career opportunities can expand beyond automotive service technician to specialist, service manager, equipment and tool sales and/or service representatives, as well as automotive parts related occupations.

Our facilities have the latest in technology, from handheld scanners to computerized alignment and diagnostic equipment. As a student, you will learn to diagnose and correct problems, repair and replace parts, and make adjustments to all systems. With this added training from L&C, your career opportunities can expand beyond automotive service technician to specialist, service manager, equipment and tool sales and/or service representatives, as well as automotive parts related occupations.

Our facilities have the latest in technology, from handheld scanners to computerized alignment and diagnostic equipment. As a student, you will learn to diagnose and correct problems, repair and replace parts, and make adjustments to all systems. L&C’s Associate in Applied Science degree and certificate programs give you the edge in competing for the best jobs in the automotive industry. With this added training from L&C, your career opportunities can expand beyond automotive service technician to specialist, service manager, equipment and tool sales and/or service representatives, as well as automotive parts related occupations.

Our facilities have the latest in technology, from handheld scanners to computerized alignment and diagnostic equipment. As a student, you will learn to diagnose and correct problems, repair and replace parts, and make adjustments to all systems. With this added training from L&C, your career opportunities can expand beyond automotive service technician to specialist, service manager, equipment and tool sales and/or service representatives, as well as automotive parts related occupations.

Students in Lewis and Clark’s Truck Driver Program receive classroom instruction about Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements to enable them to obtain their CDL learner’s permit. Additional classroom instruction in conjunction with behind-the-wheel driving experience provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the Illinois Secretary of State administered CDL Class A road test. Graduates who successfully pass this test receive their CDL and are qualified to obtain employment in the transportation industry as an entry-level truck driver.

Students in Lewis and Clark’s Truck Driver Program receive classroom instruction about Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements to enable them to obtain their CDL learner’s permit. Additional classroom instruction in conjunction with behind-the-wheel driving experience provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the Illinois Secretary of State administered CDL Class A road test. Graduates who successfully pass this test receive their CDL and are qualified to obtain employment in the transportation industry as an entry-level truck driver.

The Basic Web Design program trains students to create and manipulate digital images using the Adobe Photoshop program. Instruction covers the use of palettes, commands, and tools; working with layers; using and editing color; and editing images. Students develop skills necessary to apply digital images to print, multimedia, video, and the Internet. The Basic Web Design program teaches students the concepts used to develop World Wide Web sites, emphasizing the creation and editing of Web pages and Web documents. Students organize and maintain numerous files and folders that make up an ever-expanding Web site. Additional concepts include HTML coding and the techniques necessary for optimizing display on the Internet.

Ready to work the Web? Get ready for a dynamic career as a Web Designer and much more. You’ll receive hands-on experience in our cross-platform computer labs incorporating industry-current software with concept and design elements.

If you have been dreaming about a career in web graphics, web animation or designing high-impact, interactive web sites, then the Web Design & Development Associate Degree program can get you off to a great start. It combines the fundamentals of computing, digital video & audio, graphics, layout, interactivity and Web technology as well as general education courses to strengthen your marketability skills. You’ll receive hands-on experience in our cross-platform computer labs incorporating industry-current software with concept and design elements.
Here are a few exciting careers to consider: Web master, Web developer, Web designer, graphic designer, Web architect, HTML or front-end programmer, media programmer, Web marketing analyst, content developer, and audio visual specialist.

Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Computers are an integral part of modern business. With a degree in Information Technology you’ll have a background with some of the latest technologies such as Windows Server, UNIX/Linux, PC hardware, network security, and Cisco routers. You’ll be one of the keys in ensuring people get the information they need to do their jobs. People will rely on you to answer their computer questions and to help them understand hardware and software. As computer and network technology expands, the demand for individuals with computer skills continues to increase. Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Computers are an integral part of modern business. With a degree in Information Technology you’ll have a background with some of the latest technologies such as Windows Server, UNIX/Linux, PC hardware, network security, and Cisco routers. You’ll be one of the keys in ensuring people get the information they need to do their jobs. People will rely on you to answer their computer questions and to help them understand hardware and software. As computer and network technology expands, the demand for individuals with computer skills continues to increase. Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Computers are an integral part of modern business. With a degree in Information Technology you’ll have a background with some of the latest technologies such as Windows Server, UNIX/Linux, PC hardware, network security, and Cisco routers. You’ll be one of the keys in ensuring people get the information they need to do their jobs. People will rely on you to answer their computer questions and to help them understand hardware and software. As computer and network technology expands, the demand for individuals with computer skills continues to increase. Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

Through the AAS degree and certificate programs students can prepare to take several computer industry certifications. Programs are offered to give students experience in preparing for certifications from CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), Cisco, and Microsoft.

As a nursing assistant, you will be part of a team that includes other health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, and/or physical therapists. In most clinical settings, you will work under the direction of a registered nurse and be responsible for the personal care of residents or patients. Because you will work directly with patients, other staff members will rely on you for observations and reports. Your responsibilities will include skilled routine care such as assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs). When you receive your Certificate of Completion you will be eligible to be tested for competency as a Certified Nurse Assistant by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) Nurse Aid Testing Service for the Illinois Department of Public Health. Once certified, you will be eligible to work in long term care facilities, hospitals and community and public health services.

As a nursing assistant, you will be part of a team that includes other health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, and/or physical therapists. In most clinical settings, you will work under the direction of a registered nurse and be responsible for the personal care of residents or patients. Because you will work directly with patients, other staff members will rely on you for observations and reports. Your responsibilities will include skilled routine care such as assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs). When you receive your Certificate of Completion you will be eligible to be tested for competency as a Certified Nurse Assistant by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) Nurse Aid Testing Service for the Illinois Department of Public Health. Once certified, you will be eligible to work in long term care facilities, hospitals and community and public health services.

Job opportunities continue to grow in dental assisting, and you can take advantage of the opportunities with a certificate from Lewis and Clark Community College. Your certificate can help you find employment as a chairside assistant or as a dental office administrator. Additionally, you may choose to continue your education in a related career such as dental hygiene, dental technology or dentistry. The program at L&C is demanding and comprehensive. You will study clinical practices, disease processes of the head and neck, infection control, diagnostic and therapeutic practices, radiographic and laboratory procedures, dental terminology, ethics. law, patient communications and office management. Students graduate with a Certificate of Proficiency and are qualified to take the Dental Assisting National Board to become Certified Dental Assistants.

You’ll gain confidence through quality education in the L&C Dental Hygiene Program. The Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic Building includes a dental materials laboratory, a dental programs resource room, and a state-of-the-art dental assisting/hygiene clinical learning center. Students receive patient care instruction from experts who are oral health care professionals. Students work with the latest equipment and techniques, electronic record keeping, digital radiography, and have the opportunity to participate in other rotations at a variety of sites: Beverly Farm, the Veterans’ Administration Medical Center, and numerous public health and community-oriented settings.

Course work includes instruction in medical terminology, health insurance, electronic health records, health information, medical transcription and documents, human disease pathophysiology, medical staff credentialing, computer operations, and ethical/legal issues associated with medical records. The curriculum for both the AAS and CP programs includes HIMC 250 which provides review and preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), which is the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credentialing exam. Due to the level of expertise required of medical coders, AAPC expects certified coders to be able to perform not only in an exam setting but also in the real world.

Train with Lewis and Clark Community College to prepare for a successful career as a medical administrative assistant with EHR expertise. The course includes hands-on training with ezEMRx software, an industry-standard, government-certified EHR software platform to ensure you have the experience employers need. Finish ready to earn the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) credentials.

Train with Lewis and Clark Community College for a career in medical coding and learn the specialized skills you need to assign the standardized codes used to bill for healthcare services. With over 27,000 new jobs expected in this field by 2026, the rapidly expanding healthcare industry relies on these professionals. Our program was built by experts with decades of experience to ensure you gain the skills you need to excel in this field, and your trainers are available by phone, email, and chat to help you learn the material. Learners are eligible to sit for the CPC or COC exam offered through AAPC or the National Healthcare Association’s (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam after completion.

Course work includes instruction in medical terminology, health insurance, electronic health records, health information, medical transcription and documents, human disease pathophysiology, medical staff credentialing, computer operations, and ethical/legal issues associated with medical records. The curriculum for both the AAS and CP programs includes HIMC 250 which provides review and preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), which is the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) credentialing exam. Due to the level of expertise required of medical coders, AAPC expects certified coders to be able to perform not only in an exam setting but also in the real world.

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares the graduate to be a multi-skilled practitioner qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. Students learn to perform clinical duties, including asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the health care professional with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, administering injections, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician. Students will be eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam, sponsored by the American Medical Technologists, at the end of MEDA 250 Medical Assisting Exam Review.

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares the graduate to be a multi-skilled practitioner qualified to perform administrative, clinical and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. Students learn to perform clinical duties, including asepsis and infection control, taking patient histories and vital signs, first aid and CPR, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the health care professional with examinations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, performing selected diagnostic tests, administering injections, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician. Students will be eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam, sponsored by the American Medical Technologists, at the end of MEDA 250 Medical Assisting Exam Review.

At L&C, students are prepared to become OTAs through a combination of academic preparation and supervised fieldwork experiences. The program can be completed in two years and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). After completing the academic and fieldwork requirements, students will be eligible for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science Degree- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). Graduates will be able to sit for the national certification examination for the OTA administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

CareerStep has been training quality healthcare professionals for over 25 years and offers a comprehensive training program that prepares learners to work as pharmacy technicians. You will study online, on your own schedule and at your own pace, and with CareerStep you know you're getting the right training; the personal, ongoing support; and the resources and guidance you need to turn your training into a job. You'll simultaneously train to work in both community and institutional settings and will be prepared to sit for the national certification exam immediately after completion. CareerStep's Pharmacy Technician program (ASHP), which is pending ASHP accreditation, also has externship partnerships with community pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy, which help learners fulfill their externship requirements in their local areas.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship.
L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.
The AAS degree specifically prepares you to serve as director of a child development program while meeting the educational requirement of the No Child Left Behind law.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

L&C offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Proficiency in Child Development. All our instructors have master’s degrees and are experienced in teaching young children. Our full curriculum includes child safety and welfare, cognitive and social growth, physical skills for strong and healthy children, plus training in the whole range of administrative responsibilities, and an on-site internship. L&C prepares you for a variety of levels of employment: as a teacher and assistant in childcare programs, nursery schools or preschools, Head Start programs and school age programs, and as an aide or paraeducator in the public schools.

The Criminal Justice program at Lewis and Clark can provide you with information necessary to make an informed decision about a career in criminal justice. You can choose an associate in applied science degree or a certificate of proficiency, and develop a basis for a critical understanding of criminal justice in the United States by examining crime and its consequences, and criminal law and its applications.
You’ll benefit from taking an active role in the learning process. Students and instructors will bring to class and share current criminal justice-related news items to enliven material learned in class and to show how the information they are learning relates to what actually occurs in the community and the nation.
This program provides instruction in the structure and decision making of law enforcement, the administration of justice (from arrest to trial), and the juvenile justice process. The training will give you the background you need for a variety of criminal justice positions.

The Criminal Justice program at Lewis and Clark can provide you with information necessary to make an informed decision about a career in criminal justice. You can choose an associate in applied science degree or a certificate of proficiency, and develop a basis for a critical understanding of criminal justice in the United States by examining crime and its consequences, and criminal law and its applications.
You’ll benefit from taking an active role in the learning process. Students and instructors will bring to class and share current criminal justice-related news items to enliven material learned in class and to show how the information they are learning relates to what actually occurs in the community and the nation.
This program provides instruction in the structure and decision making of law enforcement, the administration of justice (from arrest to trial), and the juvenile justice process. The training will give you the background you need for a variety of criminal justice positions.

The Criminal Justice program at Lewis and Clark can provide you with information necessary to make an informed decision about a career in criminal justice. You can choose an associate in applied science degree or a certificate of proficiency, and develop a basis for a critical understanding of criminal justice in the United States by examining crime and its consequences, and criminal law and its applications.
You’ll benefit from taking an active role in the learning process. Students and instructors will bring to class and share current criminal justice-related news items to enliven material learned in class and to show how the information they are learning relates to what actually occurs in the community and the nation.
This program provides instruction in the structure and decision making of law enforcement, the administration of justice (from arrest to trial), and the juvenile justice process. The training will give you the background you need for a variety of criminal justice positions.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics provide out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Lewis & Clark's EMT course and Paramedicine program are committed to the dynamic challenge of training and educating EMTs and paramedics to the highest standards. L&C provides students with the solid foundation in emergency medicine necessary to enter this rewarding and exhilarating career. Learning includes classroom, lab, simulation instructions and clinical experience in local hospitals, ambulance services and fire stations. The EMT and Paramedicine curriculum prepares the graduate to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification.

This certificate is designed to enhance the paralegal skills/knowledge of a student and/or working professional who is already proficient in math and office technology/software applications but does NOT currently have a two- or four-year degree from an accredited college or university. The objective of the C.P. is to provide a short-term option for upgrading skills and producing competent, well-rounded individuals who are able to work under the supervision of an attorney in many areas of law. Students pursuing the C.P. are typically working in law offices or other business environments and wish to formally retrain or refresh their paralegal skills. Students are not required to complete an internship for the Certificate of Proficiency. Students who wish to pursue the C.P. must meet the same prerequisites as the A.A.S. degree.

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Lewis & Clark's EMT course and Paramedicine program are committed to the dynamic challenge of training and educating EMTs and paramedics to the highest standards. L&C provides students with the solid foundation in emergency medicine necessary to enter this rewarding and exhilarating career. Learning includes classroom, lab, simulation instructions and clinical experience in local hospitals, ambulance services and fire stations. The EMT and Paramedicine curriculum prepares the graduate to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification.

This technical discipline involves sampling methodology and physical, chemical, and biological examination of natural and potable water, domestic and industrial wastewater, air quality, solid waste, plant and animal species sampling, and other related samples. The goal of the programs are to combine hands-on field sampling and laboratory skill courses in biology and chemistry, with general-education courses so that students have a firm foundation in basic academic skills as well as skills important to being an environmental technician. The curriculum places emphasis on the development of laboratory skills centered on field sampling and collection/identification of specimens, as well as the acquisition of critical thinking, communication, data management and problem solving ability for entry into the job market.

This technical discipline involves sampling methodology and physical, chemical, and biological examination of natural and potable water, domestic and industrial wastewater, air quality, solid waste, plant and animal species sampling, and other related samples. The goal of the programs are to combine hands-on field sampling and laboratory skill courses in biology and chemistry, with general-education courses so that students have a firm foundation in basic academic skills as well as skills important to being an environmental technician. The curriculum places emphasis on the development of laboratory skills centered on field sampling and collection/identification of specimens, as well as the acquisition of critical thinking, communication, data management and problem solving ability for entry into the job market.

Designed for the student who is currently or aspires to be a fire apparatus operator. Covers all major aspects of operating fire apparatus equipped with pumps. Course satisfies partial requirements for certification as an Apparatus Engineer from the Office of the State Fire Marshall.

Designed to meet the needs of those individuals who wish to expand their knowledge in the area of instructing other individuals. Structured to provide basic information about human relations in the teaching-learning environment, methods of teaching, and proper method of following lesson plans. Satisfies requirements for Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification as "Instructor I".

Classes are ideal for the firefighter who wants to prepare for promotional exams, enhance his/her ability to quality for a fully-paid position, further advance career opportunities within the department, expand knowledge in specialized areas, attain advanced certifications from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and become a better firefighter. For hands-on firefighting experience, the centerpiece of our state-of-the-art 30-acre training facility, developed with the Q.E.M. Fire Protection District, is a three-story training building equipped with two “live fire” burn rooms. You get hands-on experience fighting live fires inside a structure. Other features planned for this site include auto extrication training, vehicle fire fighting, confined space rescue, live propane fire fighting, flammable liquid fires, water rescue, apparatus driver training, pumping and water supply and hazardous materials training.

Classes are ideal for the firefighter who wants to prepare for promotional exams, enhance his/her ability to quality for a fully-paid position, further advance career opportunities within the department, expand knowledge in specialized areas, attain advanced certifications from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and become a better firefighter. For hands-on firefighting experience, the centerpiece of our state-of-the-art 30-acre training facility, developed with the Q.E.M. Fire Protection District, is a three-story training building equipped with two “live fire” burn rooms. You get hands-on experience fighting live fires inside a structure. Other features planned for this site include auto extrication training, vehicle fire fighting, confined space rescue, live propane fire fighting, flammable liquid fires, water rescue, apparatus driver training, pumping and water supply and hazardous materials training.

Classes are ideal for the firefighter who wants to prepare for promotional exams, enhance his/her ability to quality for a fully-paid position, further advance career opportunities within the department, expand knowledge in specialized areas, attain advanced certifications from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and become a better firefighter. For hands-on firefighting experience, the centerpiece of our state-of-the-art 30-acre training facility, developed with the Q.E.M. Fire Protection District, is a three-story training building equipped with two “live fire” burn rooms. You get hands-on experience fighting live fires inside a structure. Other features planned for this site include auto extrication training, vehicle fire fighting, confined space rescue, live propane fire fighting, flammable liquid fires, water rescue, apparatus driver training, pumping and water supply and hazardous materials training.

Classes are ideal for the firefighter who wants to prepare for promotional exams, enhance his/her ability to quality for a fully-paid position, further advance career opportunities within the department, expand knowledge in specialized areas, attain advanced certifications from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and become a better firefighter. For hands-on firefighting experience, the centerpiece of our state-of-the-art 30-acre training facility, developed with the Q.E.M. Fire Protection District, is a three-story training building equipped with two “live fire” burn rooms. You get hands-on experience fighting live fires inside a structure. Other features planned for this site include auto extrication training, vehicle fire fighting, confined space rescue, live propane fire fighting, flammable liquid fires, water rescue, apparatus driver training, pumping and water supply and hazardous materials training.

Classes are ideal for the firefighter who wants to prepare for promotional exams, enhance his/her ability to quality for a fully-paid position, further advance career opportunities within the department, expand knowledge in specialized areas, attain advanced certifications from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and become a better firefighter. For hands-on firefighting experience, the centerpiece of our state-of-the-art 30-acre training facility, developed with the Q.E.M. Fire Protection District, is a three-story training building equipped with two “live fire” burn rooms. You get hands-on experience fighting live fires inside a structure. Other features planned for this site include auto extrication training, vehicle fire fighting, confined space rescue, live propane fire fighting, flammable liquid fires, water rescue, apparatus driver training, pumping and water supply and hazardous materials training.

Introduces firefighting personnel to the growing problem of hazardous materials emergencies. Emphasizes identifying the capabilities and limitations of the conventional fire department in handling hazardous materials emergencies. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student to challenge the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification test as "Hazardous Materials-First Responder Operations" provided other prerequisites are met.

This certificate is designed to enhance the paralegal skills/knowledge of a student and/or working professional who is already proficient in math and office technology/software applications but does NOT currently have a two- or four-year degree from an accredited college or university. The objective of the C.P. is to provide a short-term option for upgrading skills and producing competent, well-rounded individuals who are able to work under the supervision of an attorney in many areas of law. Students pursuing the C.P. are typically working in law offices or other business environments and wish to formally retrain or refresh their paralegal skills. Students are not required to complete an internship for the Certificate of Proficiency. Students who wish to pursue the C.P. must meet the same prerequisites as the A.A.S. degree.

The Paralegal program will prepare individuals for employment as paralegals. Paralegals are persons who are qualified, through education, training, or work experience, to perform substantive legal work requiring a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts, under the direction and supervision of an attorney. Paralegals enjoy a wide variety of employment opportunities including private law offices, corporations, real estate and title companies, bank and trust agencies and government and judicial offices. L&C’s program will prepare you with courses on the various types of law, the functioning parts of the legal system, legal research including computerized research on LexisNexis, writing and preparation of briefs, tort law, civil and criminal litigation processes, and the final paralegal cooperative combining classroom work with on-the-job experience in a legal office environment.

The Graphic Design Program is an intensive immersion into digital design using traditional design concepts and principles as well as industry-standard software and technologies. It combines the fundamentals of computing, digital video & audio, graphics, layout, interactivity and web technology as well as general education courses to strengthen your marketability skills. You’ll receive hands-on experience in our cross-platform computer labs (PC and Mac) incorporating industry-current software with concept and design elements. Students are introduced to a variety of software packages, developing skills in digital illustration and image manipulation, page layout, electronic prepress, web page design and multimedia applications.

The Graphic Design Program is an intensive immersion into digital design using traditional design concepts and principles as well as industry-standard software and technologies. It combines the fundamentals of computing, digital video & audio, graphics, layout, interactivity and web technology as well as general education courses to strengthen your marketability skills. You’ll receive hands-on experience in our cross-platform computer labs (PC and Mac) incorporating industry-current software with concept and design elements. Students are introduced to a variety of software packages, developing skills in digital illustration and image manipulation, page layout, electronic prepress, web page design and multimedia applications.

The Graphic Design Program is an intensive immersion into digital design using traditional design concepts and principles as well as industry-standard software and technologies. It combines the fundamentals of computing, digital video & audio, graphics, layout, interactivity and web technology as well as general education courses to strengthen your marketability skills. You’ll receive hands-on experience in our cross-platform computer labs (PC and Mac) incorporating industry-current software with concept and design elements. Students are introduced to a variety of software packages, developing skills in digital illustration and image manipulation, page layout, electronic prepress, web page design and multimedia applications.

The Graphic Design Program is an intensive immersion into digital design using traditional design concepts and principles as well as industry-standard software and technologies. It combines the fundamentals of computing, digital video & audio, graphics, layout, interactivity and web technology as well as general education courses to strengthen your marketability skills. You’ll receive hands-on experience in our cross-platform computer labs (PC and Mac) incorporating industry-current software with concept and design elements. Students are introduced to a variety of software packages, developing skills in digital illustration and image manipulation, page layout, electronic prepress, web page design and multimedia applications.

The defining aspects of the new media are that they are digital, interactive, social, asynchronous, and multimedia. The Certificate of Completion is for students that want to acquire the skills necessary for an entry-level job as a recording or sound technician.

The defining aspects of the new media are that they are digital, interactive, social, asynchronous, and multimedia. The Certificate of Proficiency concentrates on the skills of music performance, recording, and sound technology.

The defining aspects of the new media are that they are digital, interactive, social, asynchronous, and multimedia. The AAS in Music Production is designed to enable graduates to enter occupations in the area of music performance, recording studio technicians, sound technicians, and potentially management or supervisory positions. Individuals can work as full-time staff members for recording studios, broadcast networks, live audio production companies, small video production companies, or one of the many music technology merchandising companies.

The defining aspects of the new media are that they are digital, interactive, social, asynchronous, and multimedia. The Certificate of Completion is for students that want to acquire the skills necessary for an entry-level job as a recording or sound technician.

The defining aspects of the new media are that they are digital, interactive, social, asynchronous, and multimedia. The Certificate of Proficiency concentrates on the skills of music performance, recording, and sound technology.

The defining aspects of the new media are that they are digital, interactive, social, asynchronous, and multimedia. The AAS in Music Production is designed to enable graduates to enter occupations in the area of music performance, recording studio technicians, sound technicians, and potentially management or supervisory positions. Individuals can work as full-time staff members for recording studios, broadcast networks, live audio production companies, small video production companies, or one of the many music technology merchandising companies.

The Graphic Design Program is an intensive immersion into digital design using traditional design concepts and principles as well as industry-standard software and technologies. It combines the fundamentals of computing, digital video & audio, graphics, layout, interactivity and web technology as well as general education courses to strengthen your marketability skills. You’ll receive hands-on experience in our cross-platform computer labs (PC and Mac) incorporating industry-current software with concept and design elements. Students are introduced to a variety of software packages, developing skills in digital illustration and image manipulation, page layout, electronic prepress, web page design and multimedia applications.

Prepares qualified individuals with needed skills to assume supervisory responsibilities in many areas or to provide services to support the management and development of human resources in organizations.

Prepares individuals to qualify for the Illinois Real Estate Brokers Examination. The certificate includes two courses REAL 135 - Real Estate Brokerage and REAL 136 - Real Estate Transactions.