Programs, Certificates and Degrees

 

Program Highlight

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Learn to help registered nurses and licensed practical nurses with a wide variety of hands-on patient care.

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Degrees

College of DuPage offers eight degrees: Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.), Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.), Associate in Fine Arts Art Option (A.F.A.), Associate in Fine Arts Music Option (A.F.A.), and Associate in Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics (A.A.). More about our degrees

Graduation requirements for all associate's degrees: Students are subject to the degree requirements that are in effect during the academic year in which they enroll, as well as subsequent applicable changes.

Every degree requires a General Education Core in the following areas:
  • Communication
  • Physical and Life Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities and Fine Arts
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
 Check out the Student Planning Worksheets to determine what options are available under each area.

Occupational Programs
Students who earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or certificate have completed programs of study in specific occupational-technical fields.
Accounting
Advertising, Design and Illustration (Graphic Design)
Air Conditioning
Architecture
Automotive Service Technology
Certified Nursing Assistant
Computer Information Systems
Computer Internetworking Technologies
Construction Management
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Mammography
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography
Diagnostic Medical Imaging General Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Vascular Sonography
Early Childhood Education and Care
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technician
Facility Management
Fashion Merchandising and Design
Fire Science
Foodservice Administration
Graphic Arts Technology
Graphic Design
Health Information Technology
Health Sciences
Horticulture
Hospitality Administration
Hotel and Lodging Management
Human Services
Integrated Engineering Technology
Interior Design
Library and Information Technology
Long-Term Care Administration
Management
Manufacturing Technology
Marketing
Medical Assistant
Motion Picture/Television
Non-Invasive EKG
Nursing (ADN)
Office Technology Information
Paralegal Studies
Paramedic
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy/EKG
Photography
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physician Office Coding and Billing
Practical Nursing (PN)
Radiation Therapy
Real Estate
Respiratory Care
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Surgical Technology
Therapeutic Massage
Travel and Tourism
Welding

Transfer Degrees
The Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degrees in Art and Music are intended for students who wish to prepare for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting school with a Bachelor in Fine Arts or Music program.
Art
Music

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees represent the first two years of study for students who plan to pursue a bachelorís degree. While these degrees are not awarded in specialties, students can pursue transfer areas of study:
Accounting
Anthropology
Biology