Academics
Career Programs
Parkland College offers more than 100 Associate in Applied Science degrees and one-year or less Certificates in a wide variety of career areas. For further information, consult the college catalog or visit the following departmental web pages. Or call the dean of career programs at 217/351-2218.
- Business and Agri-Industries
- Computer Science and Information Technologies
- Engineering Science and Technology
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Health Professions
- Social Science and Human Services
Cooperative Agreements / Chargebacks
Cooperative agreements allow Parkland district residents to enroll in a degree or certificate program in an occupational area not available at Parkland at the cooperating college's in-district tuition rate. Students will take all specialized courses at the cooperating college. Related technical and general education courses required in their program may be taken either at Parkland or at the cooperating college. The cooperating college will issue all degrees or certificates for successful completion of programs. Additional information may is available from the director of admissions at the college offering the program or from the dean of career programs at Parkland at 217/351-2218.
High School Articulation Agreements
Articulation of high school courses with Parkland College courses have been negotiated between high school teachers and Parkland faculty. Formal, signed articulation agreements are in the files of both the high schools and Parkland College as indicated for each course. Agreements are subject to review and renewal or revision on an annual basis.
The following policies and procedures apply to articulation agreements:
- Credit by articulation must be applied for within two years of high school graduation.
- Articulated credit will not be entered on the college transcript until the student has successfully completed (C or better unless otherwise noted) 12 semester hours of college level work at Parkland.
- Articulated credit is shown on the transcript as proficiency credit.
- The proficiency fee will be waived for articulated credit.
- No more than 16 semester hours of proficiency credit may be earned by articulation and/or other proficiency methods.
Currently, articulation agreements are in effect for Agri-Business; Applied and Technical Mathematics; Automotive Technology; Building Construction and Repair; Child Care; Computer-Aided Drafting (AutoCAD); Construction Design and Management; Electronics; Foodservice; Health Professions; Industrial Technology; Office Careers; and Welding programs.
For more information, contact the appropriate Parkland College department chair or the dean of career programs at 217/351-2218. Information is also available through high school guidance counselors.
Course Articulation ChartCareer Program Services
Need help getting into and through your chosen career program? Parkland offers services that provide you with academic/financial assistance (Perkins grant); help with specialized, out-of-district courses (Cooperative Agreements / Chargebacks); bachelor's-degree opportunities in your chosen field at four-year colleges (2+2); and college credit as a high school student (Dual Credit, Tech Prep). For more information on these and other services, click on the links or call the dean of career programs at 217/351-2218.
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