Degrees & Certificates | Elgin Community College (ECC)

Degrees & Certificates | Elgin Community College (ECC)
Degrees & Certificates
Elgin Community College offers associate degrees and certificate programs to help build a strong foundation for your future. Earn an associate degree to transfer to a university or a basic certificate for immediate employment. You can also advance your career or start a new one with a vocational certificate. With affordable tuition, dedicated faculty, and excellent facilities, investing in your education at ECC is a smart decision.
At ECC—centrally located halfway between Chicago and Rockford—we strive to make college flexible and affordable. Take our quiz to discover how your interests relate to a specific major or certificate offered at ECC. Start the quiz on the
ECC Career Coach website
Online Degrees and Certificates
We offer online options to allow you to work towards your educational goals while maintaining your busy lifestyle.
Online Programs
Associate Degrees
An Associate Degree from Elgin Community College provides the knowledge and skillset required to obtain immediate employment
or
transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Our available associate degrees include the following:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Engineering Science (AES)
Associate in Fine Arts – Art (AFA)
Associate in Fine Arts – Music (AFA)
Associate in Liberal Studies (ALS)
Associate in Science (AS)
With affordable tuition, dedicated faculty, and excellent facilities, investing in your education at ECC is a smart decision:
Guaranteed Admission for Engineering Pathways students into Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
BS-AMT with an emphasis on Applied Manufacturing Technology at Northern Illinois University.
Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Pathways Program with Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Special Education transfer pathway to the Northern Illinois University College of Education-graduated teachers without traveling to DeKalb.
Elementary Education with Bilingual/ESL Endorsement from Northern Illinois University and
delivered entirely on ECC's campus
Certificates
Basic Certificates
ECC offers certificates that provide quick and focused programs of study. Most of our certificate curriculums are between 1-29 credit hours.
Some of our basic certificate areas of study include:
Marketing
Bookkeeping
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic
Music Production
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Vocational Certificates
ECC offers certificates that develop additional skills, leading to pay raises and career advancement. You can earn a vocational certificate at ECC within 30-50 credit hours.
Some of our vocational certificate areas of study include:
Early Childhood Education
Surgical Technology
Cybersecurity
Truck Driving Owner/Operator
CNC Programmer
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Academic Programs
You can also browse through all of our academic programs and areas of study below.
All Areas of Study
Alphabetical listing of departmental areas of study at ECC.
Accounting
Advanced Manufacturing
Anthropology/Archeology
Applied Physical Science
Art
Astronomy
Automotive
Automation Robotics, and Maintenance Technology (ARM)
Basic Nurse Assistant
Biology
Business
CDL Truck Driving
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Technology/Phlebotomy
CNC Programmer
Communication Design
Communication Studies/Speech
Computer-Aided Design
Computer Information Systems
Computer Network Support Specialist
Computer User Support Specialist
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Cybersecurity
Dental Assisting
Economics
Education
Emergency Services
EMT Paramedic
Engineering
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Fire Science & Safety
Geology
Graphic Design
Green Energy Technology
Health and Wellness Management
Heating, Vent, A/C, & Refrigeration
Histotechnology
Human Services
(generalist or substance abuse)
Humanities & International Studies
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Manufacturing
Massage Therapy
Mathematics
Medical Assisting
Medical Imaging
Modern Languages
Music
Music Production
Nursing
Ophthalmic Technician
Paralegal
Phlebotomy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physics
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatcher
Psychology
Radiography (RAD)
Recovery Support Specialist
Respiratory Care
Sociology
STEM Programs
Sterile Processing and Distribution
Supply Chain Management
Surgical Technology
Theatre
Truck Driving Owner/Operator
Videography and Motion Graphics
Welding
Career & Technical Programs
Enroll in a Career & Technical Program
It’s more than just a job—it’s your career. Train for the rewarding career you’ve always wanted.
Career & Technical Programs
Accounting
Automotive
Business
Clinical Lab Technology
Communication Design
Computer Aided Design
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Dental Assisting
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Education
Emergency Services
Energy Management
Health & Wellness Management
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Histotechnology
Human Services
Massage Therapy
Medical Imaging
Medical Assisting
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Modern Languages
Nursing
Ophthalmic Technician
Paralegal
Phlebotomy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Recovery Support Specialist
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Truck Driving
Welding
Transfer Programs
Start at ECC to earn a bachelor's degree or earn summer credit for transfer.
Earn an associate degree to transfer seamlessly to a four-year university or gain a competitive workplace advantage.
Planning to Transfer
If you plan to earn a bachelor's degree, identify your desired area of study. Work with your academic adviser to develop a plan for pursuing one of the following transfer degrees:
Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Engineering Science (AES)
Associate in Fine Arts – Art (AFA)
Associate in Fine Arts – Music (AFA)
Associate in Liberal Studies (ALS)
Associate in Science (AS)
Earn Summer Credits
Earn summer credits for transfer, or begin dual admission with a university.
Summer Transfer Students
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You'll earn the professional credentials and focused knowledge you need to advance in your career. Along the way, you’ll receive support from dedicated advisors who guide you through your academic journey. You’ll also learn from accomplished faculty members who bring real-world experience into the classroom.
Academic & Transfer Advising