Prairie State College
Selected Programs at Prairie State College
Explore programs at Prairie State College. This list is curated by SkillPointe to match skills-based industries and careers that don't require a four-year degree.
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AV Technician
Music Technology Certificate of Completion
This program is designed to give students the basic practical and theoretical skills necessary to work as assistants and technicians in the music...
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Photography Certificate of Completion
This program builds a technical and visual foundation using photographic techniques while encouraging students to become effective communicators with...
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Graphic Designer
Digital Design Certificate
This program provides a foundation in design and computer art and experience with specialized software and techniques required to work in the field of...
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Architectural Drafter
CAD Drafter Certificate
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level CAD Drafters. Students will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to...
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CAD Technician Certificate
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a CAD Technician and Designer. It provides a concentrated exposure in computer-aided...
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CAD/Mechanical Design Technology Certificate
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in mechanical drafting and CAD. The skills developed will enable the student to...
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CAD/Mechanical Design Technology, A.A.S.
This program prepares students for careers as drafters, mechanical designers, and CAD technicians. Areas of potential employment include drafter...
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HVAC Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Certificate
This program prepares heating and cooling technicians to work on systems that control the temperature, humidity, and air quality of enclosed...
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Welder Technician Certificate
The curriculum prepares students to perform various welding jobs for maintenance manufacturing machines. The training also prepares students to custom...
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Welder
Welder Technician Certificate
The curriculum prepares students to perform various welding jobs for maintenance manufacturing machines. The training also prepares students to custom...
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Welding Specialist Certificate
This certificate program is designed to concentrate on welding skills utilizing processes that are most widely employed in business and industry. The...
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Advanced Bedside Care Provider Certificate
This certificate program will provide students with theoretical background and psychomotor skills needed to provide basic bedside care. CNA...
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CNA/Nurse Assistant Certificate
The Nursing Assistant Training Program has been designed to provide students with the theory and skills necessary to give basic patient care in a...
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Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting Certificate
The dental assisting certificate program will prepare students with skills necessary to perform a variety of tasks required to provide quality care in...
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Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.
The Dental Hygiene Program at Prairie State College is a (4 semester and 2 summer sessions) 82-credit hour career program leading to an Associate in...
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Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technology Certificate
This program prepares students to work as surgical technologists in the operating room, labor and delivery, ambulatory surgical care centers, cardiac...
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Surgical Technology, A.A.S.
This program prepares students to work as surgical technologists in the operating room, labor and delivery, ambulatory surgical care centers, cardiac...
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Data Security Management
IT- Network Security Specialist Certificate
This program covers the fundamentals of computer networking with an emphasis on network security, network defense and data integrity. It prepares...
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Graphic Designer
Web Design Certificate
This program develops Web design skills with an emphasis on graphic design and digital media, including animation.
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IT Support Specialist
IT- Computer Support Associate Certificate
This program prepares students to work in career fields of computer support, maintenance, and repair. Students will receive training in computer...
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IT- Computer Technician Certificate
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in PC installation, maintenance, and repair professions. Common career titles include PC...
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Information Technology Networking Option, A.A.S.
This program prepares students for the rapidly changing world of computers, computer applications and the office environment. After completing...
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IT- Network Security Specialist Certificate
This program covers the fundamentals of computer networking with an emphasis on network security, network defense and data integrity. It prepares...
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IT- Network Specialist Certificate
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions such as network administrator, network analyst, and network engineer. A computer...
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Software Developer
Information Technology Programming Option, A.A.S.
This program prepares students for the rapidly changing world of computers, computer applications and the office environment. After completing...
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Information Technology Web Option, A.A.S.
This program prepares students for the rapidly changing world of computers, computer applications and the office environment. After completing...
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IT- Programming Certificate
This program is designed for students who need to update their skills and knowledge of programming languages. Objectoriented and event-driven...
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Web Design Certificate
This program develops Web design skills with an emphasis on graphic design and digital media, including animation.
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
Computer Electronics Technology Certificate
This program provides the electronics foundation for servicing computers and related electronics equipment.
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Computer Electronics Technology, A.A.S.
This program prepares students to work with the electronics components of computers and related equipment.
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Electrician
Industrial Electrician Certificate
Industrial Electricians are prepared to troubleshoot and maintain electrical devices used in a manufacturing industry; install electrical machines and...
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Industrial Electrician, A.A.S.
The industrial electrician degree program prepares students for work as electricians in industry. To meet the demands of changing technology, training...
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Industrial Engineering Technician
Industrial Electrician Certificate
Industrial Electricians are prepared to troubleshoot and maintain electrical devices used in a manufacturing industry; install electrical machines and...
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Industrial Electrician, A.A.S.
The industrial electrician degree program prepares students for work as electricians in industry. To meet the demands of changing technology, training...
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate
This program trains students for a company’s individual workplace needs. Students complete a core program and then focus in one or several technical...
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Industrial Mechanic Certificate
This program trains students to move and install various metalworking machines according to a firm’s management requests. Millwrights are high-skilled...
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Machinist
CNC Programmer/Operator Certificate
This program is designed to prepare people to be CNC Programmers/Operators. The curriculum emphasizes programming and operation of both milling and...
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Machinist Certificate
This program prepares students to enter machinist craft fields. Machinist training teaches students to custom build metal devices in both a job shop...
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Manufacturing Technology Certificate
This certificate program is designed for individuals who do not seek the associate degree, yet still want the technical skills and knowledge necessary...
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Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S.
This program prepares personnel for a wide range of manufacturing related occupations. These include machine operator, machinist, CNC operator, CNC...
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Correctional Officer
Criminal Justice Services Certificate
This program is designed for part-time students already employed in the fields of law enforcement, corrections and private security. The curriculum...
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EMTs and Paramedics
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
The EMT program provides students with the knowledge and skill needed to handle the critically ill and injured in a pre-hospital care environment...
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Firefighter/EMT Certificate
The Firefighter/EMT certificate will provide the beginning student in the emergency response occupations with fundamental skills in basic fire...
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Firefighter
Advanced Technician Firefighter Certificate
This program continues the study of fire department organization, fire behavior, safety issues and rescue techniques begun in Firefighter II. Students...
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Basic Firefighter Operations Certificate
This program is designed for students seeking employment in fire service by preparing them for the State Firefighter II certification exam. Students...
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Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.
This curriculum prepares the student for employment as a volunteer, paid-on-call part-time, or full-time municipal firefighter.
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Firefighter/EMT Certificate
The Firefighter/EMT certificate will provide the beginning student in the emergency response occupations with fundamental skills in basic fire...
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Police Officer
Criminal Justice Services, A.A.S.
Learn, Serve, Protect
Our nation needs qualified and talented people to serve in our criminal justice workforce. These careers are exciting and fast...
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Preschool Teacher
Child Development Director Certificate
This program prepares students to meet Illinois Department of Children and Family Services requirements to be an Early Childhood Education Center...
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Child Development Preschool Teacher Basic Certificate
This program prepares students to meet basic requirements for day care teacher approval. DCFS requires two years of college credit in any area...
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Child Development Preschool Teacher Certificate
This program teaches the practical skills necessary to provide direct care to young children in day care and preschool centers, home day care sites...
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Child Development, A.A.S.
The Child and Family Studies Associate in Applied Science degree program is designed for individuals who want to work directly with young children and...
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Teacher Assistant
Paraprofessional Educator Certificate
The Paraprofessional Educator Certificate program provides a foundation of important skills and standards that prepare paraprofessionals to work in...
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Auto Mechanic
Automotive Alignment Specialist Certificate
This short-term program trains students to function as front end mechanics. Students learn to align and balance wheels, as well as repair steering...
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Automotive Brake Specialist Certificate
Students in this program are trained to work on drum and disk braking systems, parking brakes and their hydraulic systems. Students learn to inspect...
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Automotive Drivability Specialist Certificate
This short-term program trains students to diagnose Drivability problems. Students learn the basics of the engine, engine performance, how the...
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Automotive Engines Specialist Certificate
This short-term program trains the student to function as an engine mechanic. Students learn to overhaul engines, as well as service the electrical...
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Automotive Heagting/Air Conditioning Specialist Certificate
This short-term program prepares technicians to install and repair air-conditioners as well as service components such as compressors and condensers.
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Automotive Parts Specialist Certificate
This short-term program trains the student for positions in parts management. Students learn the parts management system as well as basic business...
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Automotive Services Management Specialist Certificate
Service management specialists are the link between the customers seeking repair or maintenance for their vehicles and the technicians who perform the...
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Automotive Services Technology Certificate
This program prepares students for employment in automotive servicing and repair, engine testing, automotive field services, and automotive parts and...
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Automotive Technology, A.A.S.
This program provides the balance of theory and practical knowledge necessary for students preparing for careers in the automotive technology industry...
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Automotive Transmission Specialist Certificate
This short-term program trains mechanics to work on gear trains, couplings, hydraulic pumps, and other parts of automotive transmissions. Because...
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Address
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-8226
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-8226
Phone number
708-709-3500