Programs

High school juniors and seniors earn credits that count toward high school diploma and college, all while gaining skills in the following Parkland College degree programs. Contact us at 217/355-1382 or nelder@efe.k12.il.us for more information.
 

Students gain the skills needed to inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks with internal combustion engines. Successfully completing five Academy classes over two years earns the Parkland College Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate. ECCA automotive students will have the opportunity to participate in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine challenge. 

                                                                                                             

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

This program will introduce logic and fundamental programming concepts using a common computer language with emphasis on syntax and structure. Topics include programming skills for creating websites, covering a range of topics from HTML and CSS to basic usage of common design patterns and web frameworks. 

 

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

This program is for students interested in careers related to the building and construction trades and is a partnership with the East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council. ECCA Construction Trades will include a combination of on-campus instruction through coursework and off-campus hands-on instruction at local building trades facilities. Students will learn from professionals in areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, roofing, ironworking, bricklaying, and more. 

 

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Students learn how criminal justice procedures and agencies have developed over time, along with their philosophy and constitutional aspects. Students survey the juvenile delinquency and U.S. correctional systems to discover other important aspects of criminal law. Hands-on instruction will include techniques to process crime scenes and analyze physical evidence.
 

EDUCATION PATHWAY

This program is for future teachers and will focus on the philosophy and history of American public education and the role of the teacher, including discussion on current issues in education. The Education program includes a practical experience which will take place throughout the school year. The practical experience will be jointly developed by ECCA and the student's home high school and will include observation hours and classroom assisting at local school districts.

 

 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) - Health Professions Focus

Through Emergency Medical Technician training, students are prepared to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for those with medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Successfully completing the four Academy courses prepares students for the Illinois EMT-Basic license exam. 

 

 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) - Fire Service Focus

Students who elect this option will participate in an Introduction to Fire Service course during the Fall semester, which will include interactive activities and hands-on demonstrations related to careers in the Fire Service profession. Through Emergency Medical Technician training, students are prepared to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for those with medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Successfully completing the four Academy courses prepares students for the Illinois EMT-Basic license exam.

 

 

HEALTH PROFESSIONS - CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA)

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, students learn how to care for patients in a long-term care facility, hospital or assisted living facility, or in the home. Successfully completing the four Academy courses prepares students for the Illinois Nurse Assistants Certification Exam.
 

 

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY: MACHINING, WELDING, AND DESIGN

In Parkland’s state-of-the-art Parkhill Applied Technology Center, students learn AutoCAD software, basic machining processes and machine tool equipment, and computer numeric control (CNC) and CNC programming. Other courses will include instruction in welding, hydraulics/pneumatics, mechanical assembly, and computer-aided machine design. 

 

 

PRECISION AGRICULTURE

The ECCA Precision Agriculture program is for students interested in the application of UAV (drone) technology. Students will complete coursework to prepare for the FAA Commercial Drone Pilot exam, while learning about the implementation of GPS, GIS, and other technologies within the precision agriculture industry.