Richard J Daley College

The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Accounting is the study of basic accounting skills. Completion of the program can lead to various levels of accounting positions in accounting firms, retail stores, manufacturing, service business, and small business employment as a junior member of an accounting staff, estimator, credit analyst, budget or general accountant, bank teller, and accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk.

This degree provides child development theory and practice for students who intend to go straight to work as a teacher or teacher assistant in a public or private pre-school program, child-care center or nursery school.

The Advanced Certificate program in Criminal Justice: Private Police is focused on the study of theory and practices of current trends in private police services, criminal and civil law for private security officers. The program can lead to promotion to security directors, middle-management positions or self-employment.

The study of theory and practice of contemporary criminal justice for those who plan careers as police officers or other criminal justice positions, as well as police who wish to advance in rank or into administrative levels of criminal justice.

Computer Numerical Control (or CNC) Machining is a challenging and rewarding career that combines mechanical and digital skills to sculpture metal with incredible precision.The basic certificate provides the skills and knowledge to setup and operate CNC lathes and mills, while the Advanced Certificate adds Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) skills. Certificate completers will be able to gain entry level jobs as a CNC machine operator or machinist trainee, while the Advanced Certificate completers will be able to pursue additional entry-level positions as CAD/CAM technicians or CNC programmers, as well as tool and die apprenticeships.

The AAS degree program in Manufacturing Technology offers the technologies required for maintenance mechanics in the manufacturing or service industries and covers theory and practical projects. The program is appropriate for career changers, high school graduates, general education diploma holders, and machining workers with a need to enhance their careers.

Factory Automation technicians operate, maintain, repair and install automated production equipment used through manufacturing. In addition to the traditional mechanical and electrical skills, modern production requires digital, programmable skills such as robotic programming, sensor technology and the use of Programmable Logic Controllers.This certificate provides foundational mechanical andelectrical skills for entry level jobs in maintenance, repairand installation of manufacturing production equipment.Program completers will be employable as a maintenance mechanic trainee or helper, and as a building maintenancetrainee. Students will also have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) credential in Maintenance Awareness. This certificate provides foundational mechanical and electrical skills for entry level jobs in maintenance, repair
and installation of manufacturing production equipment. Program completers will be employable as a maintenance mechanic trainee or helper, and as a building maintenance trainee. Students will also have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) credential in Maintenance Awareness.

The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Manufacturing Technology offers the technologies required for maintenance mechanics in the manufacturing or service industries and covers theory and practical projects. The program is appropriate for career changers, high school graduates, general education diploma holders, and machining workers with a need to enhance their careers.​

The AAS degree program in Manufacturing Technology offers the technologies required for maintenance mechanics in the manufacturing or service industries and covers theory and practical projects. The program is appropriate for career changers, high school graduates, general education diploma holders, and machining workers with a need to enhance their careers. Factory Automation technicians operate, maintain, repair, and install automated production equipment used through manufacturing. In addition to the traditional mechanical and electrical skills, modern production requires digital, programmable skills such as robotic programming, sensor technology, and the use of Programmable Logic Controllers.

​The purpose of this program is to prepare students to become an apprentice under the tutelage of a union electrical contractor. Communications Journeymen and Apprentices install and maintain structured wiring and electronic systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings.​​

​The purpose of this program is to prepare students to become an apprentice under the tutelage of a union electrical contractor. Communications Journeymen and Apprentices install and maintain structured wiring and electronic systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings.​

The Communications Technology A.A.S. degree is a cooperative effort between Daley College and the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT), which is made up of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 134. The program consistently provides state-of-the art education and training to apprentices and, through them, to residential and commercial building contractors.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to become an apprentice under the tutelage of a union electrical contractor. Electricians assemble, install, maintain, and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in
residential, commercial, and industrial settings.​

The program prepares students to become an apprentice under the tutelage of a union electrical contractor. Electricians assemble, install, maintain, and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

The Electrical Construction Technology A.A.S. degree is a cooperative effort between Daley College and the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust (EJATT), which is made up of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 134. The program consistently provides state-of-the art education and training to apprentices and, through them, to residential and commercial building contractors.

Welding is a challenging and rewarding career that combines the manual techniques of traditional welding processes with new digital skills used in robotic welding. With continual advances in welding technology, students in this program will study manufacturing materials and processes, including basic metallurgy and electricity, as well as print reading and fundamental quality assurance concepts. The welding processes that students will master include Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or “MIG” welding), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW or “stick”), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW or “TIG”). Automated welding is taught using a FANUC robot and controller with a Lincoln Electric welder. Basic Certificate completers will be able to gain jobs as welders and entry level jobs in automated (or robotic) welding.

Welding is a challenging and rewarding career that combines the manual techniques of traditional welding processes with new digital skills used in robotic welding. With continual advanced in welding technology, students in this program will study manufacturing materials and processes, including basic metallurgy and electricity, as well as print reading and fundamental quality assurance concepts. The welding processes that students will master include Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or “MIG” welding), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW or “stick”), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW or “TIG”). Automated welding is taught using a FANUC robot and controller with a Lincoln Electric welder. Basic Certificate completers will be able to gain jobs as welders and entry level jobs in automated (or robotic) welding.​​

The Networking Systems and Technology AAS program is for students interested in administering and maintaining network equipment such as routers, switches, and servers, as well as, maintaining software and services that are common in modern network infrastructures. The curriculum covers both hardware and software components which help prepare students for jobs in the Information Technology (IT) market. It also offers students relevant knowledge and skills required in a variety of industry certifications including: A+, Network+, CCENT, CCNA and CCNA Security.

The Networking Systems and Technology AAS program is for students interested in administering and maintaining network equipment such as routers, switches, and servers, as well as, maintaining software and services that are common in modern network infrastructures. The curriculum covers both hardware and software components which help prepare students for jobs in the Information Technology (IT) market. It also offers students relevant knowledge and skills required in a variety of industry certifications including: A+, Network+, CCENT, CCNA and CCNA Security.

The Advanced Certificate program in Web Development prepares students for entry-level positions as Web site editors, developers, or designers. Students acquire an understanding of programming principles and languages incorporated in Web pages, and become proficient in HTML and related technologies. This program will also be useful to individuals whose job duties have expanded to include web site responsibilities or who wish to develop web pages for their businesses. ​ ​

The Web Development AAS program prepares students for entry-level positions in website design, development, and administration. Students will learn various programming principles, languages, and web technologies to effectively create and deploy dynamic websites. Students will also learn how to integrate web and database servers to increase the productivity and interactivity of a website. Potential job opportunities for students in this program include web designer, web developer, e-commerce manager, web technician, or web server administrator.​