2015-2017 Catalog

Career Programs

To prepare students whose goal is immediate employment upon graduation, Moraine Valley offers Career Programs that lead to Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees or to certificates. Please refer to the college website for the most up-to-date program information. morainevalley.edu/academics

Many of the Career Programs transfer in whole or in part to some universities. However, these programs are not designed specifically for transfer. Students intending to transfer should consult an academic advisor.

Career outlook information is available through the Occupational Outlook Handbook and other sources.

High school graduates may be eligible for proficiency credit in some career programs. Additional career programs are offered to Moraine Valley students at other area community colleges through cooperative agreements.

Certificate Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Hours
Art
Digital Art/Design (1428) 64
Digital Design (1429) 24
Business
Business Administration Associate (1202) 62
Accounting Assistant/Clerk (1328) 32
Business Skills (1423) 9
Culinary Arts Management (1324) 64
Baking and Pastry (1359) 65
Baking/Pastry Arts (1323) 37
Culinary Arts Management (1322) 39
Human Resources Management (1412) 62
Employee Training and Development (1413) 30
Marketing and Management (1238) 62
Restaurant/Hotel Management (1256) 62
Beverage Management (1414) 19
Restaurant/Hotel Management (1254) 36
Small Business Management (1411) 63
Travel Business Management (1288) 62
Meeting Planner (1465) 30
Travel-Tourism (1289) 26
Corporate, Community and Continuing Education
Supply Chain Management (1319) 17
Computer Integrated Technologies
Computer and Local Area Network Technician (1416) 63
Computer Support Associate (1348) 7
Computer Technician (1418) 14
LAN Technician (1419) 24
Network Administrator (1422) 30
Computer Graphics Imagery (1374) 63
Computer Graphics Associate (1375) 6
Computer Graphics Designer (1376) 11
Computer Graphics Professional (1377) 9
Computer Graphics Master (1378) 26
Electronic/Computer Controls Tech (1281) 63
Electronic Controls Technician (1417) 42
Electronics Technician (1282) 18
Geographic Information Systems (1371) 62
GIS Technician (1373) 10
GIS Specialist (1372) 12
GIS Professional (1379) 25
Integrated Systems Technology (1403) 63
Industrial Controls Technician (1364) 9
PLC Technician (1365) 18
Manufacturing Intern (1404) 15
Plant Engineering Mechanic (1405) 30
Mechanical Drive Technician (1366) 8
Fluid Power Technician (1367) 8
Industrial Maintenance Technician (1368) 23
Voice and Data Specialist (1435) 63
Cisco Network Associate (1447) 23
Cisco Network Professional (1448) 16
Microsoft Associate (1446) 24
IT Security Specialist (1420) 63
Network Security Associate (1360) 21
Network Security Specialist (1424)
36
Mechanical and Fluid Power Maintenance (1275) 40
Mechanical Design Technology (1221) 65
3-D CAD Specialist (1439) 18
AutoCAD Specialist (1363) 13
Autodesk Inventor Specialist (1339) 9
Architectural CAD (1436) 23
CAD Programming/Management (1437) 18
Mechanical CAD Specialist (2102) 24
Mechanical Design Associate (1362) 46
Mechanical Drafting Associate (1220) 20
Mechatronics Technology (1338) 63
Education
Paraprofessional Educator (1470) 62
Early Childhood Educator (1264)
  64 
Before and After School Care (1474)   27
Infant/Toddler Level 2 (1472)   16
Infant/Toddler Level 3 (1473)   27
Health Sciences
Emergency Medical Services (1332) 62
Emergency Medical Services (1320) 35
Gerontology (1336) 16
Health Information Technology (1244) 72
Coding Specialist (1431) 41
Medical Billing (1440) 15
Medical Transcription (1432) 20
Mammography Technology (1346) 9
Medical Assistant (1455) 45
Nursing (1246) 72
Phlebotomy (1306)
10
Radiologic Technology (1240) 72
Respiratory Therapy Technology (1241) 72
Sleep Technology (1370) 62
Therapeutic Massage (1249) 33
Information Management Systems
Management Information Systems (1206) 64
Android Developer (1347) 18
Android Programmer (1384) 9
Associate Database Administrator (1345) 18
C# Programmer (1466) 21
Database Administration Skills (1381) 12
E-Commerce Assistant (1460) 36
iOS Developer (1343) 18
iOS Programmer (1383) 9
Java Programmer (1458) 21
Mobile Application Developer (1385) 27
Multimedia Designer (1342) 24
PHP Programmer (1344)
18
Programming Skills (1382) 9
Small Database Administrator (1380) 6
Software Developer (1305) 36
Visual Basic.NET Programmer (1457) 21
Website Designer (1434) 33
Website Developer (1433) 36
Office Systems and Applications (1257) 64
Administrative Assistant (1315) 35
Data Entry (1317) 7
Graphics and Desktop Publishing (1312) 15
Legal Office Assistant (1316) 40
Medical Secretary (1318) 34
Microsoft Office Specialist (1456) 22
Help Desk Specialist (1311) 33
Receptionist/Office Assistant (1214) 19
Mechanical Technologies
Automotive Technology (1277) 62
Automotive Climate Control Tech (1462) 12
Automotive Service Advisor (1477) 12
Automotive Service Technician (1237) 48
Brake and Chassis Technician (1461) 12
Drivetrain Technician (1464) 16
Engine Driveability Technician (1463) 24
Heating and Air Conditioning (1215) 33
Advanced Air Conditioning Tech (1454) 16
Basic Air Conditioning Tech (1453) 19
Commercial Systems Services Tech (1337) 13
Electrical Troubleshooting (1452) 15
HAC Stationary Engineer (1326)
43
Stationary Engineer (1329) 62
Individualized Welding (1530) 8
Multi-Process Welding (1532) 9
Pipe Welding (1531) 18
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (1529) 9
Welding, Advanced (1229)
33
Welding, Combination (1230) 26
Public Service
Addictions Studies (1314) 63
Addictions Studies (1321) 44
Criminal Justice (1260) 62
Emergency Preparedness and Continuity (1386) 18
Fire Service Management (1262) 62
Fire Service Operations (1331) 61
Fitness Trainer (1279) 30
Homeland Security (1361) 17
Recreation Therapy (1259) 63
Security Services (1307) 11
Sport and Recreation Management (1261) 64
Sign Language
Sign Language Interpretation (1369) 54