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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.